Published: April 18, 2026 · 1:55 AM EDT
The Portland post-doom collective will release their new full-length May 22 following lineup changes and renewed direction
Portland-based post-doom metal collective Burial Clouds will release their new full-length album “Burn Holy” on May 22, alongside the unveiling of the first single and video “Be Not Afraid”.
“Be Not Afraid” introduces the album’s direction through themes centered on fear, resistance, and emotional tension.
According to guitarist Matt Mitchell, the track reflects the consequences of how fear and awe can be shaped or manipulated, expressed through the dynamics and structure of the music.
“Burn Holy” follows the band’s debut “Last Days Of A Dying World” (2023) and represents a continuation of their development after a period of touring and lineup changes.
The album was written over the course of approximately one year, beginning shortly after the release of the previous record, with a process that varied from track to track, including iterative writing, rearrangement, and refinement.
It was written, recorded, engineered, and mixed by the band, and later mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.
LINEUP
Matt Mitchell — Guitar
Flynn Hargreaves — Bass
Marina Lavelle — Vocals
Bryce Ramsey — Guitar
Tim Iserman — Drums
The current lineup reflects recent changes, including the introduction of Marina Lavelle on vocals and Bryce Ramsey on guitar, alongside the addition of Tim Iserman on drums.
TRACKLIST — DIGITAL
Burning The Olive Tree
Windflower
Ashen Altar
Negations
Be Not Afraid
Screaming, Drowning Pacified
Forget Me Not
Eyes Without Light
TRACKLIST — VINYL
Side A
Burning The Olive Tree
Windflower
Be Not Afraid
Negations
Side B
Ashen Altar
Screaming, Drowning Pacified
Forget Me Not
Eyes Without Light
Following the release of their debut album, the band toured across the Pacific Northwest and the UK, including an appearance at Arctangent Festival, before entering a new phase shaped by lineup changes and continued development.
Following their debut and subsequent touring cycle, Burial Clouds return with “Burn Holy,” presenting new material shaped through a period of transition and ongoing evolution.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Watch “Be Not Afraid” below:
