Irish progressive sludge metal trio Tooms released new full-length album »Karst« via Cursed Monk Records, Road To Masochist and Fiadh Productions!

Limerick, Ireland based progressive sludge metal trio Tooms stream their second full-length album, »Karst«, which was just released this Friday, May 29th, 2026 via Cursed Monk Records, Road To Masochist and Fiadh Productions.

Tracklist:
01. Blood Rust: Of Cudgel And Quill
02. Lowlander
03. Tower Of Silence
04. Blue Angel
05. Drinkvlt
06. Two Silver Pieces
07. Whitethorn
08. A Release Of Tension
09. Physics Beyond The Standard Model

Courtesy of Road To Masochist:

Tooms is a metallic sludge trio from the west of Ireland.

Drawing inspiration from ignorant caveman riffs, doom’s thick tones, the raw attack of hardcore and death metals cold aggression, they offer a unique cocktail of filthy, pummelling hefty that is comfortable exploring more progressive and experimental territories.

After opening for titans Crowbar and Weedeater, and playing a handful of Irish festivals, in 2024 & 2025, Tooms went under the radar and recorded a second full length with longtime collaborator, Chris Quigley, in The Meadow Studios.

Photo credit: Kirk Kelly

Tooms now release thier sophomore album, »Karst«, which has been mixed by the legendary Matt Bayles and mastered by equally legendary Chris Fielding.

»Karst« arrives on May 29th, 2026 via Cursed Monk Records (Vinyl), Road To Masochist (CD) and Fiadh Productions (Cassette).

Order »Karst« here:
roadtomasochist.co.uk
cursedmonk.bandcamp.com
fiadh.bandcamp.com

Written by Tooms.
Recorded by Chris Quigley at The Meadow Studio, Wicklow.
Produced by Chris Quigley & Tooms.
Mixed by Matt Bayles at Red Room, Seattle, WA.
Mastered by Chris Fielding.

Cover photo by Alex Hölzinger and Kieran Grace.
Border, design and text by Colin Bolger.
Bouquet by Melissa Burke.
Back cover photo by Oisín Hölzinger.
Band photo by Kirk Kelly.

Tooms is:
James Anto Donnellan – Bass
Alex Hölzinger – Guitar/Vocals
Kieran Grace – Drums/Percussion/Vocals

Additional musicians:
Chris Quigley – Synths/Piano/12 String Guitar/Bowed Guitar
Hana Lamari – Guest Vocals on »Whitethorn«

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