Wizardthrone Released New Single Death Cycles
The metal band returned with their first new music since 2021 as they prepare for a series of live performances.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Metal
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Metal band Wizardthrone has released their new track Death Cycles, marking their first musical output since 2021. The song features contributions from the band's lineup including Michael Barber, who has departed the group Gloryhammer to focus on this project.
Why it matters
The track serves as a thematic exploration of burnout, grief, and the passage of time through lyrics about an alien entity compressing existence. It represents a significant creative redirection for Michael Barber after his recent transition between bands.
The band recorded Death Cycles with Dave Otero at Flatline Audio, featuring a dense soundscape of winding riffs and rapid percussion. The release is accompanied by original artwork created by Dan Goldsworthy.
The players
Wizardthrone
This metal band consists of Michael Barber, Matthew Bell, Keiran Allen, Christopher Bowes, and Isak Olsson.
Michael Barber
He is a musician who performs lead vocals and guitar on the new track and recently departed the band Gloryhammer.
Dave Otero
He is the audio professional who mixed the new track at Flatline Audio.
The details
Wizardthrone describes the narrative of the song as the compression of all existence into a single point by an extraterrestrial force. The band lineup includes Michael Barber, Matthew Bell, Keiran Allen, Christopher Bowes, and Isak Olsson.
Timeline
The band released their previous work, Hypercube Necrodimensions, in 2021.
The group will play their debut headline show in London on November 21, 2026.
A tour across the UK and Ireland is scheduled to begin on January 14, 2027.
The band is set to perform at the Masters of Rock festival on July 8, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The release follows the 2021 release of Hypercube Necrodimensions and signals a return to active recording cycles for the group. This move positions the band to build momentum ahead of their 2027 touring schedule.
Fans can now stream the new single on major digital platforms ahead of the band's upcoming live performance schedule. Access to the band's 2027 tour will depend on venue capacity and ticket availability in locations like London, Cardiff, and Birmingham.
The takeaway
The release of Death Cycles highlights the band's shift toward a more active touring and recording phase in the coming years. Listeners interested in the band's evolution should track their upcoming 2027 tour dates for further developments.
What happens next
The band will hold their debut headline show in London on November 21, 2026, followed by a UK and Ireland tour beginning January 14, 2027, and a festival date at Masters of Rock on July 8, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KNAC.
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