Danish Doom/Death Metal Force Releases Crushing Second Album Today Via DHU Records / Bottomless Pit / Gateway Music
DENMARK, October 31, 2026 — The darkness has arrived.
Danish doom/death metal force DREAD WITCH have officially unleashed their crushing second full-length album, CULT, available NOW via DHU Records / Bottomless Pit / Gateway Music.
Following their 2023 debut, Tower of the Severed Serpent, DREAD WITCH return with a darker, heavier and more cinematic statement. Clocking in at 36 minutes, CULT is an immersive descent into an occult nightmare built from colossal riffs, crushing drums, ritualistic vocals, psychedelic textures and an immense wall of sound.
Formed in Denmark in 2023 by former members of Scamp, Horned Almighty, Stone Cadaver and The World State, DREAD WITCH draw inspiration from horror literature, cult cinema and the darker side of heavy music, with influences ranging from Pink Floyd to Triptykon.
With CULT, that vision has been pushed even further into the darkness.
The album unfolds like a horror movie translated into sound. From the unsettling opening instrumental “Born Again,” where the cries of a bawling infant collide with dissonant guitars, through the bone-shattering title track “Cult,” the sinister occult atmosphere of “The Summoning,” and the aggressive riff assault of “Cyclops,” DREAD WITCH create a bleak and immersive universe inhabited by serpents, witches, human sacrifices and unspeakable horrors.
“Altar” features a guest appearance from Sofia Schmidt of Ethereal Kingdoms, who takes on the role of the Dread Witch herself in a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply unsettling.
Then comes “Marrow,” where up-tempo death metal phrasing and staccato riffs collide with the unexpected sound of a didgeridoo, creating an infernal freight train barreling straight into the abyss.
Instrumental “Vesexuff” serves as an ominous prelude to the album’s epic eight-minute finale, “Omen of Oblivion,” completing a journey through dark landscapes of monumental riffs, powerful vocals and oppressive atmosphere.
At the center of the sonic assault is an immense wall of sound created from three low-tuned guitars, distorted bass, crushing drums, ritualistic vocals and ambient textures. The result is doom metal that is massive without sacrificing dynamics, atmosphere or detail.
CULT was recorded at Antfarm Studios and engineered, produced, mixed and mastered by legendary Danish producer Tue Madsen, whose extensive credits include Meshuggah, Baest, Moonspell, The Haunted and Belphegor. Artwork was created by Deliriavision, with layout by Andreas Cadaver.
DREAD WITCH previously established their reputation with Tower of the Severed Serpent, which Deathrattle Podcast praised for its “riffs of gravitational force and neutronium density.” RockHard Italy described the band’s sound as a force that “capture[s] the listener in a magnetic whirlpool that is difficult to escape.”
With CULT, there may be no escape at all.
DREAD WITCH – CULT
OUT NOW | OCTOBER 31, 2026
Labels: DHU Records / Bottomless Pit / Gateway Music
Formats: Digital / CD / LP
Genre: Doom / Death Metal
For Fans Of: Conan, Triptykon, Devin Townsend
Tracklist:
Born Again
Cult
The Summoning
Cyclops
Altar
Marrow
Vesexuff
Omen of Oblivion
DREAD WITCH
Mikael Rise – Lead Vocals & Guitar
Dennis Larsen – Drums
Andreas Cadaver – Guitar
Leifur Nielsen – Bass & Vocals
Jesper Kragh – Lead Guitar
Credits
Recorded at Antfarm Studios
Produced, Mixed & Mastered by Tue Madsen
Artwork by Deliriavision
Layout by Andreas Cadaver
Music & Lyrics by Andreas Cadaver
Discography
Tower of the Severed Serpent – 2023
CULT – 2026
The official “Cult” music video was directed by DREAD WITCH and edited by Leifur Nielsen.
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DREAD WITCH’s CULT is OUT NOW. Enter the darkness. Join the cult.
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