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Australian death-doom collective REEKMIND is set to release its new EP "Glints From The Crematorium" on CD and 12” vinyl format on July 24th, 2026 through Night Terrors Records, further expanding the band’s bleak and emotionally devastating sonic universe. Building upon the foundations established with their debut full-length, the group now pushes its sound into more exploratory territory, embracing new twists, dynamic shifts and experimental textures without sacrificing any of its crushing heaviness.
Rooted in massive riffs, oppressive atmospheres and an overwhelming sense of emotional collapse, REEKMIND continues to channel a form of catharsis where despair and weight coexist in perfect balance. The new material preserves the raw and organic intensity that defined the band’s earlier work, while broadening its expressive scope through more fluid structures and a deeper focus on tension, contrast and immersive pacing.
The EP also features guest vocals by Daniel Butler (Vastum, Decrepisy, Acephalix) on "Flesh Draped on a Pitiful Frame", adding an additional layer of hostility and anguish to the release. Furthermore, the track "Rehearsal in a Body of Death" will appear exclusively as a bonus track on the physical edition and will not be made available digitally.
The single “Cyst Megalith” is now streaming below:
The band commented:
“‘Cyst Megalith’ is our first proper foray into a faster tempo of muck and aural detritus. It results in our shortest non-instrumental song to date, a stark contrast when paired with the longest and darkest song thus far on this EP. ‘Cyst’ expresses the growing mound of mental trauma that manifests into a growth encompassing a being past the point of recognition. A bridge from 'Mired In The Reek Of Grief' to our next LP, this single showcases a forthcoming darker, more unforgiving sound that continues to manifest onwards”.
Tracklist:
1. Flesh Draped on a Pitiful Frame
2. Cyst Megalith
3. Rehearsal in a Body of Death (Bonus Track)
Recorded and mixed by Lewis Noke Edwards at Black Lodge Studios in August & October 2025
Mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studios
Rehearsal In a Body of Death performed live at Black Lodge Studios
Additional vocals on Flesh Draped on a Pitiful Frame by Daniel Butler
Artwork by Lord_Serus
Photography by Keegan Thomas
ONLINE
LINEUP
Dane - Vocals & Lyrics
Nicholas - Guitars
Lem - Bass
Ned - Drums
BIOGRAPHY/LOGO
Reekmind is an Australian death-doom/sludge metal band from Sydney, New South Wales, formed in 2024. Drawing influence from the crushing weight of classic death-doom, the bleak atmosphere of sludge metal, and the oppressive darkness of extreme doom, the band has quickly established itself as a promising new force within the Australian underground metal scene.
The band's music revolves around themes of grief, despair, psychological suffering, and existential anguish. According to the band, "The Reekmind" represents a physical manifestation of overwhelming grief that slowly consumes the mind, dragging those affected into an inescapable spiral of misery and mental torment. This concept serves as the foundation for both their lyrical direction and their suffocatingly heavy sound.
In March 2025, Reekmind released their debut full-length album, Mired in the Reek of Grief, through Night Terrors Records. The album combines crushing riffs, cavernous vocals, sludge-soaked heaviness, and emotionally charged atmospheres, creating a sound that bridges traditional death-doom with elements of post-metal and sludge. The record received positive attention within the underground metal community for its organic production, oppressive mood, and powerful exploration of grief and human suffering.
The current lineup features Dane Ottesen on vocals, Nick Cruz on guitars, Lem on bass, and Ned on drums. Despite being a relatively new band, Reekmind has already earned recognition among fans of heavy and atmospheric extreme metal, drawing comparisons to acts such as Inverloch, Krypts, Thou, Mortiferum, and Primitive Man.
With their debut album establishing a strong foundation, Reekmind appears poised to become one of the most intriguing new names in Australia's death-doom underground.
DISCOGRAPHY
Mired in the Reek of Grief (2025)
Glints from the Crematorium (EP, 2026)
GENRE/COUNTRY
Death Metal/Sludge Metal/Doom Metal
Australia
