GODS & PUNKS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM A SHRINE BY THE SEA OUT JULY 3RD, 2026 VIA ELECTRIC VALLEY RECORDS

Brazilian heavy psych quartet Gods & Punks return with their most ambitious release to date, unveiling the sprawling new album A Shrine By The Sea , arriving July 3rd, 2026 through Electric Valley Records on digital platforms and vinyl.

Known for blending crushing stoner riffs, doom-soaked atmosphere, and progressive songwriting into immersive sonic journeys, Gods & Punks continue pushing deeper into uncharted waters with a record designed to be experienced as a complete voyage.

Formed by:

Alexandre C. – Vocals

Pedro C. – Bass

Rodrigo B. – Guitars

Gabriel S. – Drums

the band has steadily built a reputation within the underground heavy scene through six studio albums that fuse psychedelic exploration with thunderous groove and emotional weight.

A TWO-TRACK ODYSSEY

A Shrine By The Sea is structured around two monumental compositions:

“The Lighthouse” (Side A)

“Poseidon” (Side B)

Each track runs exactly 21 minutes and 12 seconds, creating a vinyl experience rooted in classic album-oriented storytelling while embracing modern accessibility.

To make the release streaming-friendly, both compositions were also divided into four individual “waves,” allowing listeners to experience the album in chapters without losing the larger narrative arc.

The first single, “The Lighthouse – Second Wave,” was released alongside the album pre-order on May 1st. The second single, “Poseidon – Third Wave,” arrives June 19th ahead of the full album release.

BAND STATEMENT

“We’ve always wanted to do an album like this and, after releasing 5 full-length albums, the time was right. A Shrine By The Sea features two tracks we worked really hard on, and that reflect different approaches to our sound. This is, perhaps, the record we felt most proud of, after recording.”

FOR FANS OF

Fans of towering riffs, hypnotic atmosphere, and expansive songwriting in the spirit of Black Sabbath , Elder , and Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats will find plenty to sink into throughout A Shrine By The Sea .

PRODUCTION DETAILS

Music by Gods & Punks

Lyrics by Alexandre C.

Mixed and Mastered by André Leal and Kleber Mariano at Estúdio Jukebox

Guitars and drums recorded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Bass recorded in Santos, Brazil

Vocals recorded in Paris, France

Artwork by Alexandre C.

Released by Electric Valley Records

PRE-ORDER, STREAM & FOLLOW

Bandcamp:

https://godsandpunks.bandcamp.com/album/a-shrine-by-the-sea