Portuguese sludge/doom metal duo Soul Of Anubis drops new single and music video »Mind Crusher« feat. Keijo Niinimaa from Rotten Sound
Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal based sludge/doom metal duo Soul Of Anubis drops new single and music video »Mind Crusher« feat. Keijo Niinimaa from Rotten Sound on guest vocals. This is the second single taken from the band’s upcoming album, »Ritual«, set to release on February 20th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.
Tracklist:
01. Ritual
02. Mind Crusher (feat. Keijo Niinimaa from Rotten Sound)
03. Incarnation
04. Vermin
05. Dead Cult
06. God’s Burial
07. Human Torch
08. Unholy Tomb
Courtesy of Anubi Press:
Portuguese power duo Soul Of Anubis have unveiled their new single, »Mind Crusher«, featuring Keijo Niinimaa of Rotten Sound. The track arrives ahead of their forthcoming album, »Ritual«, set for release on February 20th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.
»Mind Crusher« showcases the band at their most aggressive and focused, blending crushing riffs, dense sludge grooves, and dynamic shifts with the raw intensity that has defined Soul Of Anubis over more than a decade.
Stream »Mind Crusher« HERE.
The band comments: “»Mind Crusher« represents the challenge of overcoming mental health. It is the story of an old man who realized the adversities his mind had endured throughout his life, trying to focus his story into blocks.”
Formed in 2010 in Northern Portugal, Soul Of Anubis have carved out a distinct place within the European underground thanks to their explosive fusion of thrash, sludge, doom and post-metal. Their sound channels the raw urgency of Mantar, the primal energy of early Mastodon, and the relentless drive of High On Fire and Black Cobra, yet remains unmistakably their own – a visceral blend of aggression and dynamic shifts that refuses to be confined to a single genre.
On stage, the duo are known for their fierce and magnetic performances, delivering an unfiltered surge of heaviness that connects with audiences on a deeply physical level. Over the years, they have performed extensively across Portugal and beyond, building a loyal following through their intensity and authenticity.
The upcoming album promises to push their sonic boundaries even further, expanding upon their trademark blend of massive riffs, dark groove, and emotional gravity, while highlighting a newfound sense of urgency and compositional versatility.
Pre-orders:
timetokillrecords.com
soulofanubisband.bandcamp.com
All music composed by Hugo Ferrão and Rui Silva.
All lyrics written by Hugo Ferrão and Rui Silva.
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Studio Lote 71, Cantanhede (Portugal).
Soul Of Anubis is:
Hugo Ferrão – Guitar, Vocals
Rui Silva – Drums
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well