The Drowning

06/10/2026

The final part of our 20th Anniversary Retrospective of When The Light Was Taken From Us is now up!

You can find and watch all the other parts on our YouTube channel.

Thank you for watching and celebrating with us. 🍻

Matt sits down with founding members, former vocalist James Moore a...

03/10/2026

We are busy rehearsing for our appearance at Dutch Doom Days on Sunday 8th November, but alas Sam Heffernan is unable to join us this time.
Fear not though, as instead the immensely talented Ethan Reed Spargo of Ofnus fame will be joining us behind the kit. 🔥

We're extremely grateful to Ethan for helping us out, and we think it's going to be a very special show indeed! 🍻

02/10/2026

Our friends in Aeturna have their debut EP released today via Meuse Music Records Please go check out this amazing death doom record, featuring the indomitable Matt Small on vocals. 💪 You won't regret it!

Heavy and crushing, just like good death doom should be! 🔥

👋 Dear friends and followers, Happy Release Day! 🎶🔥

We're pleased to release today Aeturna's self titled debut album! 🔥🥳🤩

👉 Listen and order the album at our shops or at the band:

🔹 Official shop: https://www.m9music.eu/products/aeturna-aeturna-digicd
🔹 Bandcamp: https://meusemusicrecords.bandcamp.com/album/aeturna-aeturna-mmr080
🔹 Band: https://aeturna.bandcamp.com/

Enjoy! 🤘

M 9 M U S I C | 🌎 https://www.m9music.eu/
Meuse Music Records | 🌎 https://meusemusicrecords.bandcamp.com/music
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29/09/2026

Part 3 of our 20th Anniversary Retrospective of When The Light Was Taken From Us is now up.

James and Jason reminisce about the scene 20 years ago and talk about the devastating impact loosing Mike had on everyone.

Part 3 of our 20th Anniversary retrospective of our debut full leng...

18/09/2026

On Sunday 8th November we will be appearing at Dutch Doom Days XXIV alongside Godthrym, Officium Triste, Pagan Altar, Celestial Season and many others.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🔥🇳🇱

14/09/2026

Part 2 of our 20th Anniversary Retrospective of 'When The Light Was Taken From Us' is now up, James and Jason discuss with Matt the specifics of creating the record back in 2006.

Please go give it a watch! 🤘

Part 2 of our 20th Anniversary retrospective of our debut full leng...

13/09/2026

What an experience the Return of the Shogunate tour has been for us... The collective talent amongst these two mighty Finnish bands is simply mind blowing, and we are eternally grateful to them for having us along for the ride! 🙏
We sincerely hope it will not be the last time our paths cross. 🤘

Each night the UK demonstrated that you guys appreciate great metal and it was special to witness. 🔥

Thanks go to Whispered and As the Sun falls We had a blast with you all! 🇫🇮

Thanks to Dark Moon Events and Nytys Promotions for making it all happen.

Thanks to the teams at 229, Bannermans, Nightrain and The Gryphon for your hospitality.

Next up for us will be Dutch Doom Days in Rotterdam. 🤘

10/09/2026

Day 1 of the Return of the Shogunate tour kicked off at 229 London. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

We had a great time supporting and 💪

Today we'll be traveling all the way to Edinburgh! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 See you at Bannermans! 🍻