Craig Williamson’s fuzz rock solo project Dead Shrine unleashed new studio album »Cydonia Mensa«; out now via Kozmik Artifactz!

Hamilton, New Zealand based fuzz rock solo project Dead Shrine by multi-instrumentalist Craig Williamson (Arc Of Ascent, Datura, Lamp Of The Universe) stream sophomore studio album, »Cydonia Mensa«, which was just released on April 25th, 2025 via Kozmik Artifactz.

Tracklist:
01. Serpents Of The Sun
02. Cydonia Mensa
03. Scared Light
04. Monuments
05. Temple Of Saturn
06. Redeemer
07. Evolution Garden
08. Illumination Through Knowledge

Courtesy of Kozmik Artifactz:

New Zealand multi-instrumentalist Craig Williamson, celebrated for his contributions to Arc Of Ascent, Datura, and the ethereal sounds of Lamp Of The Universe, introduces the world to his electrifying one-man-project, Dead Shrine, for a second time. Combining the raw energy of heavy psychedelic stoner rock with the fuzz-soaked essence of ’70s acid rock, Dead Shrine has quickly garnered attention in the music scene.

The debut album, »The Eightfold Path«, not only soared to number 4 on the Doom Charts (2023) but also cemented Williamson’s reputation as a visionary in sonic artistry. With a second album on the horizon, fans can expect an immersive journey into transcendent riffs, kaleidoscopic atmospheres, and boundless auditory adventures.

The 2025 follow-up album »Cydonia Mensa« will be released digitally and on heavy vinyl, strictly limited to 200 copies only on 3-coloured splatter vinyl wax. Mastered by James Plotkin. Order your copy here: kozmik-shop.com | deadshrinenz.bandcamp.com.

All music by Craig Williamson.
Recorded & mixed in Hamilton, New Zealand 2023/24 by Craig Williamson.
Mastered by James Plotkin.

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