It's finished and ready to go—finally! After years of refining all of the riffs, the structures, and all of the production details, the album is fully mixed, mastered, and locked in. This marks a major milestone for us, as we've poured everything into making it our strongest effort yet.

It will be 10 songs on this one. Lots of good ones. We're pretty happy with it all. If you are into our older stuff you should get into this stuff as well. We've had a pretty positive response so far so we can't complain.

It was good. It's very easy working with Jason—we get along really well, and he understands exactly what we're trying to accomplish. He presents ideas to make the songs better, and it really helps out. He doesn't just treat it like it's a job he's trying to get through; he understands our vision, helping us push the creative side of things while keeping our death metal roots.

The release date is March 13, 2026, licensed by Conquest Music to Metal Blade worldwide this time. The partnership with Metal Blade has continued since 2004 when we released "Rise to Power", so we have a good working relationship and look forward to more things in the future!

The lineup for this one is Ed Webb on vocals, Matt Barnes on guitars, myself on drums, and we've brought back our original bassist Mark Van Erp, which has been really cool. Mark's return brings that classic chemistry from our early days, adding authenticity and groove to the new material while Ed's powerful delivery and Matt's riffing elevate everything to a new level of aggression.

We've always kind of stuck to our main formula—blistering death metal with technical precision and memorable hooks. We do throw in some surprises here and there. We don't go completely in a new direction, but we do try to add some interesting and new ideas, like unexpected tempo shifts, atmospheric layers, and lyrical themes exploring existential horror, cosmic decay, and human frailty in deeper, more narrative-driven ways.

I wrote a lot of the album with the help of Matt Barnes. Four of the songs were written before we even finished the last album, so I've been working on it for quite a bit—refining them over years to ensure they fit seamlessly. Matt has one song that is kind of his baby; it's a cool song with crushing riffs and a unique structure that stands out as a highlight. That one is called "Fortunes Engraved in Blood".

Yes, that is the plan. We want to tour as much as we can—hitting clubs, festivals, and major venues to bring the new tracks live. Hopefully now with Ed in the band, we can keep touring consistently. Our previous singer wasn't into touring, and we lost a lot of ground because of it, but I'm hoping we can keep the ball rolling this time and rebuild that momentum we had.

We have Maryland Deathfest and Brutal Assault confirmed at the moment. Expecting some more announcements pretty soon, so yeah, we're looking to lock in more dates to make 2026 a non-stop assault.

They should know it is extremely limited—lol! Only a handful were pressed, making it a true collector's gem for die-hard fans. It was something fun to do, resurrecting those raw, early '90s demo tracks alongside Malevolent Creation's contributions, capturing the unpolished ferocity of underground death metal's golden era.

A lot of great players have shaped my style—all the usual suspects, of course, like Dave Lombardo for his speed and power, Gene Hoglan for precision in chaos and double bass, and Pete Sandoval for blast-beat innovation. Hanging with Sean Reinert in the early days was a good influence, I know; his progressive flair pushed me technically. There's really too many to list. I think it's amazing how good the young kids are these days, really taking this style and moving forward with it. I think it was in danger of getting stale, and guys like Derek Roddy and George Kollias took things to another level and broke some barriers people didn't think were possible, so I think that was good for the drumming scene overall, inspiring a younger generation.

I still have my Sonor kit—reliable, resonant, and tuned for that signature Monstrosity punch with a deep, aggressive tone. Zildjian cymbals all around for their crisp attack and durability in live settings. I'm currently endorsed by Axis pedals; they've been great to me, offering unmatched speed and response for double-kick insanity. I really like what they are doing with their designs. I'm using the TM2 trigger module by Roland—it works really good, and you can use customizable sounds, so it's nice for blending acoustic power with electronic enhancements in the studio or on stage.

At the moment, we are helping to promote the new Monstrosity with Metal Blade, ensuring it gets the push it deserves globally. Possibly some more Midnight from Crimson Glory releases—we have been releasing the work I did with him before he passed away, honoring his legacy. We did a 3-CD set of his original music and a special CD box and vinyl's of a covers album called "Through Oceans of Space", which was mastered at Morrisound and is pretty cool with its spacey, heavy vibes. May have a DVD or some other special releases coming; we'll see as things develop.

Nothing planned for "Imperial Doom" at the moment. We get a lot of people asking—it's flattering how much demand there is for that debut's raw energy—but right now we are focused on the new album. So that's where we are at with things: full steam ahead on fresh material before diving into the archives.

Thanks for the support. Hope to see you on the road—come out, bang your head, and let's make 2026 unforgettable with the new album!