Published: April 9, 2026 · 9:57 AM EDT
The Long Island trio introduce the final advance single from their upcoming album, set for release on May 8 via Magnetic Eye Records
Long Island heavy metal trio Restless Spirit present “Desolation’s Wake”, the final advance single from their upcoming self-titled album “Restless Spirit”, scheduled for release on May 8, 2026 via Magnetic Eye Records.
The track highlights a more direct and energetic side of the band’s sound, described by vocalist and guitarist Paul Aloisio as one of the fastest compositions on the record.
“This track is pure energy and fury… one of my favorite choruses that we've ever written.”
Despite its intensity, the band noted that the song presented unexpected challenges during its development, reflecting the evolving nature of their songwriting process.
The upcoming album represents a point of clarity for Restless Spirit, where the trio consolidate their identity through a more focused and distilled approach. Rather than expanding outward, “Restless Spirit” refines the band’s sound to its core elements.
Rooted in traditional heavy metal, the band’s style draws from the legacy of Black Sabbath while incorporating elements of stoner, doom and progressive metal, creating a balance between classic structure and modern interpretation.
Lyrically, the album centers on themes of perseverance, resilience and the process of rebuilding after personal and emotional setbacks, positioning the record as a continuation of the direction established on “Afterimage” (2024), which explored darker and more introspective territory.
Formed from a long-standing friendship between Paul Aloisio and bassist Marc Morello, Restless Spirit have developed a sound shaped by both personal history and a commitment to evolving with each release. Since their debut “Lord of the New Depression” (2019), the band has progressively refined their approach across subsequent albums, leading to a more concise and defined musical identity.
TRACKLIST — “RESTLESS SPIRIT”
The Burning Need
Hallowed
Red in Tooth and Claw
Desire Lines
Desolation’s Wake
Ember
Time and Distance
Phantom Pain
LINEUP
Paul Aloisio — Guitar, Vocals
Jon Gusman — Drums
Marc Morello — Bass
TOUR 2026 — US CO-HEADLINE WITH GOZU
May 24 — Providence, RI — Alchemy
May 26 — Rochester, NY — Photo City
May 27 — Erie, PA — Centennial Hall
May 29 — Lansing, MI — The Green Door
May 30 — Chicago, IL — Reggies
May 31 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St Entry
Jun 02 — Kansas City, MO — The Record Bar
Jun 03 — Denver, CO — HQ
Jun 05 — Boise, ID — The Shredder
Jun 06 — Seattle, WA — The Funhouse
Jun 07 — Portland, OR — High Water Mark
Jun 09 — Sacramento, CA — Cafe Colonial
Jun 11 — Los Angeles, CA — Knucklehead
Jun 16 — Austin, TX — The Lost Well
Jun 17 — New Orleans, LA — Siberia
Jun 18 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
Jun 19 — Atlanta, GA — Bogg's Social
Jun 20 — West Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern
Jun 21 — Raleigh, NC — Chapel of Bones
Jun 23 — Richmond, VA — The Camel
Jun 24 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery
Jun 25 — Brooklyn, NY — Gold Sounds
Jun 26 — Philadelphia, PA — Nikki Lopez
Jun 27 — Cambridge, MA — Middle East Upstairs
With “Desolation’s Wake” and the upcoming release of “Restless Spirit”, the band present a work focused on refinement rather than expansion, reinforcing a sound shaped by experience, persistence and a clear sense of identity.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
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