Irish progressive sludge metallers Tooms announce new full-length album »Karst« and premiere first single »Whitethorn«!

Limerick, Ireland based progressive sludge metal trio Tooms premieres the first single »Whitethorn« taken from their upcoming full-length album, »Karst«, scheduled for release on 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.

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

Photo credit: Kirk Kelly

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

Pre-order here:
roadtomasochist.co.uk/store/tooms
cursedmonk.bandcamp.com/album/karst
fiadh.bandcamp.com/album/karst

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.
Photo by Kirk Kelly.

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

Guest vocals by Hana Lamari

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