ABYSSAL RIFT: Labeldeal für neues Death Metal Album „Relics of Great Ash“ aus Ohio – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash)
Columbus, Ohio – Death metal band Abyssal Rift has signed with Transcending Obscurity Records. The agreement clears the path for the release of the group’s second full-length album, Relics of Great Ash. The project follows the band’s debut record, Extirpation Dirge, and arrives with artwork created by drummer Brandon Smith.
The Partnership Takes Shape
The new deal places Abyssal Rift among the roster of Transcending Obscurity Records, a label known for supporting underground metal acts. For the Ohio-based trio, the arrangement provides a structured route to reach listeners beyond their immediate scene. The announcement also highlights the band’s continued evolution since its first album.
Relics of Great Ash is positioned as the next chapter in the group’s catalog. Details about the full track listing remain limited for now, yet the project already carries a distinct visual identity through its cover art. The band has chosen to share one song in advance of the wider release.
Preview Track Emerges
The first song made public is titled “The Enlightenment (There Was Never Will).” Listeners can find the track on YouTube, where it offers an early window into the album’s sound. The piece maintains the band’s established death metal approach while introducing new sonic layers.
Releasing a single ahead of the full album allows fans to gauge the direction of the new material. The track serves as both an introduction and a statement of intent. Its availability online marks the initial public step in the campaign surrounding Relics of Great Ash.
Core Lineup Remains Steady
Abyssal Rift continues with the same three members who shaped its earlier work. The configuration blends guitar, bass, drums, and additional vocal and programming duties across the group.
- Matt Auxier – guitars, lead vocals, synths, programming
- Mike Sliclen – bass, vocals
- Brandon Smith – drums, percussion, vocals
This stable lineup has allowed the band to refine its style over successive releases. Each member contributes multiple roles, creating a dense, layered sound typical of modern death metal. The continuity in personnel supports a consistent artistic vision as the group moves into its next phase.
What Matters Now
The signing and the upcoming album represent a clear step forward for Abyssal Rift. With the label partnership in place and the first track already circulating, attention now turns to the full release of Relics of Great Ash and how the record will be received by the wider metal community.
The band’s progress from its debut to this second album underscores steady development within the underground scene. Fans and observers will watch closely as the remaining details of the release unfold in the months ahead.
