Finnish three-piece groove metal band Ill Geared released their first full length album “To Dust” on August 7th 2026. The album consists of 10 songs and includes also previously released singles released singles, “To Dust”, “The Wasp” and “Abyss”. The songs in the album present Ill Geared’s groove metal style mixed with doom metal influences. Raw, heavy, melodic at times and including some old school vibes. From faster songs with blast beats (Delirious, Abyss…) to slower, almost full doom metal songs, such as “Valley of Death”.
Songs tell about nightmares, nature predators, real life incidents and imaginary stories.
LISTEN to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/ill-geared-to-dust
Full album can be heard live on 28.8.2026 @ Hard Rock House. Helsinki.
BIOGRAPHY:
Ill Geared is a metal band from Helsinki – Finland. Formed in 2023, Ill Geared combines influences from groove metal to doom and beyond. The band’s sound has been described as unique by music magazines and listeners alike. The music includes variety of aggressive vocal styles, and bit of old school grip. Ill Geared has made two releases, a two song demo and EP (Ill Beginning’s) in 2025. LP called “To Dust” is to be released August 7th 2026. Three singles from the album have been previously released. The band is actively playing live shows and booking more shows continuously. Ill Geared is currently unassigned and looking for a record label to work with.
| Ill Geared – To Dust (album 2026) |
| Track list: 01. Abyss 02. Solar03. To Dust04. Victim Three05. Wasp06. Delirious07. Signals08. Valley of Death09. Taste of Demons10. Dead End Maze -All music & production by Ill Geared -Mixing: Niklas Piispala / Norppa Audio-Mastering: Tide Studios London Album cover by Cem Karakaş |
Line-up:
Cem Karakaş – Vocals & Bass
Tatu Virta – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Jani-Petteri Polo – Drums
Links:
ISRC-codes:
1. Abyss: ushm92668299
2. Solar: ushm92668300
3. To Dust: ushm92668301 (Focus Track)
4. Victim Three: ushm92668302
5. Wasp: ushm92668303
6. Delirious: ushm92668304
7. Signals: ushm92668305
8. Valley of Death: ushm92668306
9. Taste of Demons: ushm92668307
10. Dead End Maze: ushm92668308
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