UK death/doom metallers Consecration unveil new single »Submerged In Sand« single; »Exanimis« LP out May 29th via Nuclear Winter Records!
Norwich, UK based death/doom metal band Consecration drops the second single »Submerged In Sand« taken from their upcoming full-length album, »Exanimis«, set to release on May 29th, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records.
Tracklist:
01. Herald Of Darkness
02. Configuration Of Lamentation
03. Submerged In Sand
04. Domain Of Despair
05. Harvester Of The Forsaken
06. The Bitterness Of Grief
07. Descend Into Derangement
08. Cold Grey Stone
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British death-doom outfit Consecration have unveiled their new single »Submerged In Sand«, now exclusively premiering via Toilet Ov Hell, offering a further glimpse into their upcoming fourth full-length album »Exanimis«, due out on May 29th, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records.
The track highlights the band’s evolving songwriting approach, combining the somber weight of classic ’90s death-doom with a more defined and crushing sonic presence.
Rooted in the tradition of the British scene yet shaped by a contemporary edge, »Submerged In Sand« intertwines oppressive atmospheres, dense riffing and moments of sharp, impactful aggression.
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Marking a decisive step forward in songwriting, composition and artistic authority, the album channels the core elements of the band’s early sound and their unwavering love for ’90s death-doom, merging them into a more resolute, heavier sonic identity. Drawing on the glorious British tradition of the genre – from early My Dying Bride and Enchantment to Decomposed – Consecration reinterpret these influences with a contemporary perspective, weaving atmospheric doom, crushing riffs and occasional sharp, impact-driven death metal passages into a cohesive, striking whole.
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»Exanimis« is dark, decadent and at times mercilessly biting, balancing melancholic atmospheres with raw intensity. The record demonstrates not only a reverence for the legacy of doom and death but also the band’s relentless drive to expand their own sound, asserting Consecration as a commanding presence in the modern extreme metal scene and setting a new benchmark for their evolving career.
Consecration are a death-doom metal band from Norwich, UK, formed in 2010. With a relentless blend of crushing doom and old-school death metal, they craft music steeped in death, darkness and despair, steadily carving a global reputation in extreme metal.
Since their debut, »Ephemerality« (2014, UKEM Records), Consecration have grown continuously, reissuing the album in 2023 through Cavernous Records with new artwork and compiling early material in 2018’s »Remembrance«. Their sophomore album, »Fragilium« (2019, Solitude Productions), earned critical acclaim and drew thousands YouTube views, signaling the band’s expanding influence.
The third album, »Cinis« (2022, Redefining Darkness Records), marked a major step forward, featuring guest vocals from Dave Ingram (Benediction) and mastering by Greg Chandler (Esoteric). The album received top reviews from Metal Forces, Distorted Sound, and Blabbermouth.net. Singles such as »The Dweller In The Tumulus« reached thousands of fans online, while live appearances – including Esoteric’s 30th Anniversary and UK Deathfest 2022 – solidified their stage presence.
The 2021 EP »Reanimated« was reissued in 2025 as a hand-made limited edition that sold out in two hours, demonstrating the dedication of their growing fanbase.
Their fourth album, »Exanimis«, recorded at Priory Studios, Birmingham, will be released in spring 2026, featuring Paul Jones (Enchantment) and Rich Mumford (Malediction), with in-house artwork and mixing/mastering by Greg Chandler. Consecration continue to push boundaries, evolving relentlessly and establishing themselves as a rising force in international death-doom.
FFO: Evoken, Cruciamentum, early My Dying Bride, Decomposed
Consecration is:
Daniel Bollans – Vocals
Mathew Bollans – Bass
Liam Houseago – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Andy Matthews – Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitar
Jorge Figueiredo – Drums & Percussion
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