US blackened hardcore/death/sludge metal duo Fane releases new album »Armageddon Scars«; out today on Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records!

American blackened hardcore/death/sludge metal duo Fane presents their new album, »Armageddon Scars«, which was just released this Friday, August 28th, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.

Listen to »Armageddon Scars« on Spotify and other streaming platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Flatline
02. Dead Shepherd
03. Poisoned Crown
04. The Mariner
05. Passages

Courtesy of Grand Sounds PR:

Fane is a sludge duo from Louisiana formed by longtime collaborators Ryan Ashmore and Trey Porche, two musicians deeply rooted in the state’s metal and hardcore underground. Built on years of shared experience, the project reflects a deliberate commitment to honesty, restraint and emotional weight rather than excess or technical display.

Drawing from doom, sludge, hardcore, black metal and American folklore, Fane distills these influences into a sound that is both crushing and introspective. Their music balances towering riffs with spacious arrangements, allowing tension, atmosphere and dynamics to shape each composition with purpose. Every element serves the song, resulting in a style that is raw, immersive and uncompromising.

Fane’s creative philosophy extends beyond songwriting into the recording process itself. Rejecting heavily processed production, the band embraces committed performances, organic arrangements and analog craftsmanship to preserve the authenticity and character of its music.

Their 2026 album »Armageddon Scars«, released via Octopus Rising, was written and recorded as a direct reflection of the band’s artistic vision. Exploring themes of endurance, damage and aftermath, the record captures a defining moment in the lives of its creators while reaffirming Fane’s identity as a band driven by substance, intention and emotional resonance rather than convention.

»Armageddon Scars« is released on August 28 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records on CD and digital formats.

Order your copy here: shop.argonautarecords.com

Fane is:
Ryan Ashmore – Vocals
Trey Porche – Instruments, Programming

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