Canadian doomgaze trio Truster release new single »Wretch Collector« from upcoming album »Creeping Thing«

Edmonton, Alberta based doomgaze trio Truster return with a brand new single »Wretch Collector«, released on January 8th, 2026. This is the first single taken from the band’s upcoming album, »Creeping Thing«, which will see the light later in 2026.

»Wretch Collector« is available now on Bandcamp, Deezer, Tidal, Apple Music and other streaming services!

This trio from Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) plays heavy doomgaze influenced in equal parts by the absurdity of trauma, weaponized resilience, and love. Blending wall of sound, down tuned guitars, heavy, churning drums and boundless vocals that are desperate to cut through the haze, Truster’s sound incorporates elements of doom, black metal and shoegaze.

Musically, the band is inspired by such acts as Godspeed You! Black Emperor, None, Lightbearer, King Woman, Nothing, and True Widow. Lyrically, Truster explores themes of desperation, violation, and the unrelenting resolve to survive.

Photo credit: Moira Richey

Truster formed in 2016. In 2017 they released their self-titled album and were featured in VUE Weekly. In 2020, they released an EP titled »Scared Animals Return Home« which was featured in Irregular Dreams’ Ten Best Canadian EP’s of 2020. In 2023 the band reformed with old friends on the bass and drums and begun slowly writing material that would become the album »Creeping Thing« which is set for release in 2026.

The band has shared the stage with notable acts PISS during Vancouver’s Music Waste festival, Anamai, BIG/BRAVE, Lung Butter, Peach Kelli Pop during Calgarys Femme Wave, Aversions, and many more.

Recorded and mixed by Jesse Gander at Rain City Recorders.
Mastered by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East.
Artwork by Silvpheric.

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well