Seattle monolithic stoner/doom/sludge metal duo Hexecutioner announces second full-length album »Tornit« out on May 30th!

Seattle, Washington based monolithic stoner/doom/sludge metal duo Hexecutioner has announced their second full-length album, »Tornit«, which will be released on May 30th, 2025.

New album »Tornit« will be available on CD and digital with vinyl and cassette edition following soon.

Courtesy of Good Boy PR:

Hexecutioner’s sophomore album of ritualistic sludge, doom, and stoner »Tornit« out May 30th!

Formed in 2021 from Seattle’s fertile heavy music scene, Hexecutioner announced themselves in thunderous fashion with 2024’s »Pagan Ground«. Crushing tones, bulldozer riffs, and Erin Gravina’s haunting vocals made for a brutally heavy debut, and the duo have uncovered new depths to continue the next step in their dark evolution with sophomore album »Tornit«.

Building on the occult rock undercurrent running through »Pagan Ground«, Gravinas and drummer Bryce Hebner tighten the screws and dive further into the ritualism of their heaving stoner and doom. Across four 7-minute-plus tracks, the dense, filthy tones and relentless drumming combine to lock into groove after groove with a single-minded intensity.

Hexecutioner showcase an ability to completely dial in and ride a riff into oblivion, recalling OM in their almost ceremonial approach, entrancing the listener with riffs that could go for hours with no one batting an eye.

Adding sludgy, visceral weight to the sonic attack is the thick, gravelly low end, working in tandem with Hebner’s punishing kitwork to create a rhythmic bedrock that holds up the heavy proceedings with ease.

Hexecutioner dare you to take the plunge and lose yourself in the depths of »Tornit«. You’ll never want to leave.

Music and lyrics composed by Erin Gravina.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Dylan Wall at 7Hills and Studio Litho in Seattle, WA in 2025.
Cover artwork by Ferg Gustuvwind and Erin Gravina.

Hexecutioner is:
Erin Gravina – Guitars, Vocals, Bass
Bryce Hebner – Drums

FFO: Goatsnake, OM, Acid King, YOB

Hexecutioner releases »Tornit« this May 30th and the music scene will never be the same afterwards.

With the official release of their debut album »Pagan Ground« in 2024, Hexecutioner unleased a seething dose of enormously heavy music that immediately established their reputation at the head of Seattle’s metal scene. Lacing their material with scathingly potent riffs designed to leave permanent scars on all who dare to listen, their grippingly twisted take on stoner doom metal revealed an undeniable degree of authenticity in their sound that’s become essential listening for those connected to the underground. As they continued to punch their way onto the playlists and channels of fans & critics found around the globe, notable names in the industry could hear the extraordinary potential for Hexecutioner to shift the entire landscape of the music scene. Icons and reputable influencers like Kevin Diers on 99.9 KISW went on to spin songs from »Pagan Ground« dozens of times throughout the year, Doomed Nation had them on their show as a featured band, and essential Metal music channels like Rock Freaks, Rob Hammers, and the legendary 666MrDoom were among the first to recognize that Hexecutioner was breaking significant ground with a haunting mix of lethal sound destined to take no prisoners and spare listeners no quarter.

This year, the band is ready to take their music further than ever before with the release of their second record, »Tornit«. Building on the bulletproof foundation they established with »Pagan Ground«, their brand-new album »Tornit« raises the stakes and standards on absolutely EVERYTHING. From the ungodly themes on display in their songwriting & bone-chilling rhythm woven into the fabric of their powerfully unified performances, to the dark magic that enigmatic singer/guitarist Erin Gravina brings to the forefront of their band, to GIGANTIC riffs that are strong enough to stomp out an entire village beneath their weight – Hexecutioner has leveled-up in every conceivable way to maximize their impact on everyone listening.

»Tornit« is a bold reflection of how they’ve masterfully crafted and cultivated their punishing sound into a furious force to be reckoned with. Over the course of four new cuts that highlight the versatility of their material, while staying true to the roots of their extreme heaviness, »Tornit« shows their growth as a band, but also cleverly expands their sound in shocking directions guaranteed to shake the entire music scene & the walls of every stage they bring their songs to this year. From »Skookum« that dives into folklore & the tales of the Sasquatch, to the attitude of »Rogue« proudly going against the grain, to »Bind My Foe«, settling old scores through mythical means like only Hexecutioner could, and »Submission« exposing the true nature of dealing with forces that are larger than life itself – each track on »Tornit« reveals different aspect of their interests, dimension, and depth, while engaging the mind, body & soul of their audience with boldly immersive experiences and irresistibly inescapable sound. Creating a ruthless combination of unforgettable music that will cling to your bones forevermore, the four savage cuts on »Tornit« are a genuine testament to their low-end heavy vibes and ability to make music with unrivaled sensory sound.

Join Hexecutioner this year on May 30th for the official release of »Tornit« on every major music platform online within the digital realm, and be ready for the band to storm the stages of every bar, club, and venue that has enough power for them to plug in on. No matter how ready you might think that you are – you’re not – Hexecutioner is about to blow the roof off of 2025 with their latest record, and bring their underground sound from six feet under straight up to invade everyone’s speakers on a fully global scale.

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