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Maryland-based Death/Thrash crew, Ninth Realm, will release their sophomore album, Damnation's Veil, on August 28 via Transcending Obscurity Records.
Damnation’s Veil is a consistent blend of death-thrash, metallic hardcore, black metal, and traditional heavy metal. The album will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Ninth Realm has released three singles from the album. Those are:
"Cohorts of the Abyss" (Official Video):
"Damnation's Veil":
"Rituals in Thar’amath":
Tracked between April-July 2025, the production process for Damnation's Veil was split between recording drums, guitars and bass with Matthew Michel at Viva Studios (Goetia, Antichrist Siege Machine, Infant Island, Left Cross, Blood Monolith) in Fairfax, VA, while vocals were handled by Sebastian Philips (Exhumed, Mammoth Grinder) at his home studio in Dundalk, MD.
In other news, Ninth Realm has announced an album listening party and album release show, both of which will take place in Washington, D.C. The Damnation's Veil album listening party happens on August 29 at Lyman's Tavern. The album release show will take place on on October 9 at Pie Shop.

Track Listing:
1. Valigeth
2. Damnation’s Veil
3. Cohorts of the Abyss
4. Imbued in Hellfire
5. Rituals in Thar’amath
6. Orphaned Throne
7. Wyrd of Strideborne
8. Beyond the Void
9. Vengeance Unto Rot
10. All Hail Treachery
11. Twilight’s Blade
Credits:
Cover art by Jerry “Wyrmwalk” Hionis (Frozen Soul, Morgul Blade, High Command, Inhuman Nature, Troncale, Wrecking Ball, Maul)
Influences on this record include: Iron Age, Bolt Thrower, Mercyful Fate, Power Trip, Celtic Frost, Bathory, Dissection, Autopsy, Candlemass
Pre-order Damnation's Veil:
ninthrealm-label.bandcamp.com/album/damnations-veil
linktr.ee/transcendingobscurity
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LINEUP
Amelia Morris - Bass
Charles House - Rhythm Guitar
Ben Hageage - Vocals
Joey Burke (Drums)
Liam McMahon - Lead Guitar
BIOGRAPHY/LOGO

Ninth Realm is an American thrash metal band from Maryland, formed in 2018. Blending the speed and aggression of classic Bay Area thrash with elements of crossover, traditional heavy metal, and melodic death metal, the band has quickly established itself as one of the most promising new acts in the modern U.S. underground.
The band's early material showcased an energetic mix of razor-sharp riffs, relentless drumming, and memorable songwriting inspired by legendary acts such as Testament, Slayer, Exodus, and early Metallica, while also incorporating the intensity of contemporary extreme metal. Their self-titled demo, released in 2019, introduced Ninth Realm's powerful sound and laid the foundation for what would become an ambitious conceptual universe.
In 2022, Ninth Realm released their debut full-length album, A Fate Unbroken, through Transcending Obscurity Records. The album was praised for its dynamic songwriting, technical precision, and seamless blend of thrash, heavy, and melodic death metal influences. It also introduced the fictional world of Tythorin, a fantasy setting that would become central to the band's lyrical identity.
Continuing to expand both musically and conceptually, Ninth Realm returned with the EP Ondreis MMXXII and participated in several split and compilation releases, further strengthening their reputation within the international underground metal scene. Their live performances have earned recognition for their high energy, technical execution, and unwavering commitment to old-school metal values while embracing a modern edge.
In 2026, the band released their sophomore album, Damnation's Veil, continuing the epic saga of Tythorin with a darker and more ambitious musical direction. The album further refined their signature blend of crushing thrash riffs, melodic guitar harmonies, and powerful vocals, confirming Ninth Realm as one of the leading names in the new generation of American thrash metal.
With a sound rooted in tradition yet driven by innovation, Ninth Realm continues to push forward, delivering epic storytelling and ferocious metal that appeals to fans of both classic and modern extreme music.
DISCOGRAPHY
Exile of the Pit Fiend (EP, 2018)
Gates of Tythorin (EP, 2019)
All Hail Treachery (EP, 2020)
A Fate Unbroken (2022)
Damnation's Veil (2026)
GENRE/COUNTRY
Death Metal/Thrash Metal
United States


