AS THE SEA PARTS RETURNS FROM THE DEPTHS WITH LONG-AWAITED DEBUT FULL-LENGTH ALBUM PSYCHOSIS, OUT JULY 11TH, 2025

Melodic Death Metal Veterans Resurface With a Crushing Fusion of Death, Doom, and Blackened Fury — Featuring Cover Artwork by Mark Riddick

Woodbridge, VA — After more than two decades in hibernation, Virginia-based melodic death metal band AS THE SEA PARTS is set to unleash their long-awaited debut full-length album Psychosis on July 11th, 2025 . Originally formed in 1995 by multi-instrumentalist Paul Vanderslice , the band left a lasting impression in the underground with their Trilogy of Sorrow demo before entering a prolonged hiatus. Now, the storm resurfaces — heavier, darker, and more epic than ever.

For fans of early At The Gates , In Flames , and Death , Psychosis delivers a crushing blend of old-school melodic death metal infused with death/doom grandeur and streaks of blackened atmosphere. Reuniting original drummer Erik Sayenga ( Warthrone , ex- Dying Fetus ) and guitarist Scott Loose ( Brave , Stellar Death , While Heaven Wept ), Vanderslice reawakened the long-dormant beast in 2019 — with fire still in its veins.

Following the release of the digital singles Psychosis (2021) and Where Paradise Lies (2022), the upcoming album expands that sonic promise with ten meticulously crafted tracks that embrace the golden age of melodic death while forging a brooding, introspective identity all their own.

“Psychosis isn’t just a return — it’s a continuation of what we started in the ‘90s,” says Vanderslice. “We took everything we loved from that era and pushed it even further — with deeper songwriting, bigger dynamics, and a relentless emotional core.”

Adding to the album’s legacy, the cover artwork was created by iconic metal illustrator Mark Riddick , whose darkly detailed style perfectly captures the album’s chaotic and tortured spirit.

Psychosis will be released independently and available on all major streaming platforms. Physical editions — including CD and limited merch — will be available via the band’s official website and Bandcamp.