STALEMATE OF WILLS UNLEASHES CRUSHING DEBUT ALBUM EXISTENCE DENIED | "TWO WORLDS" DELIVERS DOOM-LADEN HEAVINESS FOR A WITHERING WORLD

DIY release through Fight for the Cause Records showcases Pittsburgh trio’s uncompromising blend of Doomcore and Sludge Metal

PITTSBURGH, PA – If you’re searching for riffs heavy enough to shake foundations and lyrics that reflect the weight of the modern world, STALEMATE OF WILLS have arrived with exactly what the underground has been waiting for. The Pittsburgh-based trio officially unleashed their debut full-length album, Existence Denied , on April 26, 2026, through their own imprint, Fight for the Cause Records .

Built on massive grooves, suffocating atmosphere, and emotionally charged songwriting, Existence Denied delivers a relentless journey through themes of despair, resilience, and the slow collapse of the world around us. Every track reinforces the band’s mission statement:

“Heavy riffs for a withering world.”

Building on the momentum of their debut, STALEMATE OF WILLS previously earned recognition from Metal Injection , where Existence Denied was featured in the publication’s Weekly Injection: New Releases Out This Week alongside releases from Sevendust , The Claypool Lennon Delirium , -(16)- , Cage Fight , Health , Cognizance , Infected Dead , and Spell . The band now continues its promotional campaign with a renewed spotlight on the album and its crushing single, “Two Worlds,” bringing their brand of Doomcore and Sludge Metal to an even wider audience.

Leading the charge is the standout single “Two Worlds,” a crushing slab of Doomcore that perfectly captures the band’s identity. Thick, down-tuned guitars, thunderous rhythms, and haunting vocals collide to create an unforgettable introduction to STALEMATE OF WILLS’ uncompromising sound.

Listen to the full album here:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/stalemateofwills/existence-denied

Stream the single “Two Worlds”:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/stalemateofwills/two-worlds

Drawing influence from legendary acts such as Crowbar , Kingdom of Sorrow , and Down , STALEMATE OF WILLS blend classic sludge and doom influences with a modern, emotionally driven approach that feels equally punishing and cathartic. Rather than chasing trends, the band focuses on writing honest, riff-driven songs that hit with both weight and purpose.

The lineup features:

Derek Frustration – Guitar / Vocals

Jake Morris – Bass

Bob McSherry – Drums

The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Eric Klinger , whose production captures every crushing riff and dynamic shift while preserving the raw intensity that defines the band’s sound.

With Existence Denied , STALEMATE OF WILLS have delivered more than just a debut album. They’ve established themselves as one of the rising names in today’s Doomcore and Sludge underground, proving that devastating heaviness and genuine emotion still go hand in hand.

For fans of Crowbar , Kingdom of Sorrow , and Down , this is an album that deserves a place on your playlist.

Genre

Doomcore | Sludgecore | Doom Metal | Sludge Metal

For Fans Of

Crowbar | Kingdom of Sorrow | Down

Listen Now

Listen to the full album here:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/stalemateofwills/existence-denied

Stream the single “Two Worlds”:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/stalemateofwills/two-worlds

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