Experimental Sludge/Doom Outfit Rwake Announces New LP, 'The Return of Magik'

Experimental Sludge/Doom Outfit Rwake Announces New LP, 'The Return of Magik'

- By Ramon Gonzales

Check the haunting video for the title track, marking the first release of new music in more than 13 years. 

Photo by Jonathon Oudthone

Arkansas experimental force Rwake have emerged out of a more than decade-long hiatus to debut their first showing of new music and the announcement of a new album, 'The Return of Magik'. The album is set for a march 14th release and continues the band's good standing with extreme music authority, Relapse Records. 

The Return of Magik follows the band's 2011 release, Rest, and serves as a powerful resurrection of the sludge-heavy, doom-dominate amalgam. Along with the addition of new lead guitarist Austin Sublett, the reveal of new music paired with the new personnel, make for a resounding return - one that reestablishes the band's provocative brand of extremity. 

Launching the first offensive from the pending full length, Rwake have shared the bombastic title track from the album. With a fiery, frenetic performance from tandem vocalists Chris Terry and Brittany Fugate, the epic instrumentation of the near 12 minute-opus is pure metal music masterclass and evidence that the band's hibernation only served to make them stronger. 

 

Reiterating the band's uncompromising performance, Rwake teamed with Jonathon Oudthone of Nouvel Photo & Film to deliver a commanding new visual for "The Return of Megik" - on a cut that underscores the band's powerful return to form.

Along with the news of the band's first release in 13 years, Rwake have confirmed a handful of live performances to celebrate the arrival of The Return of Magik. A concise list of live dates can be found below. 

The Return of Magik lands March 14th via Relapse Records. Get the album - HERE

RWAKE Live

3/14/2025 Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN [tickets]

3/15/2025 Rev Room – Little Rock, AR [tickets] * Record Release Show

4/11/2025 Bear's – Shreveport, LA [tickets]

4/12/2025 Siberia – New Orleans, LA [tickets]

 

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