Super stoked on the response to yesterday's announcement. This is a gnarly, raw record, with plenty of twists and turns. Six more songs to come. Enough familiarity as well as enough new stuff to keep you diehard Templars on your toes. Hyped on the merch and vinyl. March can't get here soon enough!
THE CRAWL - New Full-Length Out March 6, 2026 on Relapse Records
"The Crawl" music video, streaming & pre-orders available now in bio links.
On The Crawl, the caveman brawn of previous albums, namely Summoning the Slayer (2022), remains, but there’s a wider dynamic on the TEMPLE OF VOID’s fifth full-length album at play.
Now a quartet—featuring guitarist Alex Awn, drummer Jason Pearce, vocalist/guitarist Mike Erdody, and bassist Justin Malek— TEMPLE OF VOID are evolving, rolling their 20-sided die yet again. This time, it’s raw, in-your-face, dissonant, heavy, and absolutely human!
The Crawl burrows into bone, flays minds, and leaves metalheads wanting more. Venture into the deepest, darkest dungeons, fellow Templars!
The Luminous Being awaits.
THE CRAWL TRACKLIST
1. Poison Icon
2. Godless Cynic
3. The Crawl
4. A Dead Issue
5. Thy Mountain Eternal
6. Soulburn
7. The Twin Stranger
TEMPLE OF VOID Is:
Alex Awn - Guitars
Jason Pearce - Drums
Mike Erdody - Vocals & Guitars
Justin Malek - Bass
Directed by The C.O.I.N. (@thecoinlives )
Album Art by Travis Smith (@theartoftravissmith )
Recorded and mixed by Kurt Ballou at God City in January 2025 (@godcitymusic )
Assistant Engineer: Zach Weeks
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (@audiosiege )
Photo by David Dominic (@detroit_rock_dave_og )
We’re playing Chicago this Saturday at Reggie’s! Check it out. Diabolic Oath, Dead Void, Ossuary, and Temple of Void closing out the show. Should be a heavy evening!
TOV is down with PTTP!
Dystopian Dogs is proud to announce the exclusive cassette release of The Crawl: the fifth studio album by Detroit Death-Doom stalwarts, Temple of Void! Always expanding their sound, The Crawl sees the band bringing a more straightforward and punishing attack since condensing to a quartet but also finds the band opening doors and expanding influences to create a death/doom soundscape that is as heavy as it is unique and demands repeated listens. Limited to 200 copies on Blood Angels red.
From their Relapse Records bio:
“Death metallers Temple of Void kick out the jams on their new album, The Crawl, via Relapse Records. The caveman brawn of previous albums, namely Summoning the Slayer (2022), remains, but there’s a wider dynamic on the group’s fifth full-length album at play. Now a quartet—featuring guitarist Alex Awn, drummer Jason Pearce, vocalist/guitarist Mike Erdody, and bassist Justin Malek—the Michiganders aren’t shying away from their non-metal influences, seeking greater integration of grunge (think Soundgarden) or post-punk (think The Cure) with their brutish signature. Singles “The Crawl” and “Soulburn” demonstrate the proficiency of Temple of Void’s death-cloaked, spearheaded attack.”
TRACKLIST
1. Poison Icon
2. Godless Cynic
3. The Crawl
4. A Dead Issue
5. Thy Mountain Eternal
6. Soulburn
7. The Twin Stranger
TOV is down with PTTP!
Dystopian Dogs is proud to announce the exclusive cassette release of The Crawl: the fifth studio album by Detroit Death-Doom stalwarts, Temple of Void! Always expanding their sound, The Crawl sees the band bringing a more straightforward and punishing attack since condensing to a quartet but also finds the band opening doors and expanding influences to create a death/doom soundscape that is as heavy as it is unique and demands repeated listens. Limited to 200 copies on Blood Angels red.
From their Relapse Records bio:
“ Death metallers Temple of Void kick out the jams on their new album, The Crawl, via Relapse Records. The caveman brawn of previous albums, namely Summoning the Slayer (2022), remains, but there’s a wider dynamic on the group’s fifth full-length album at play. Now a quartet—featuring guitarist Alex Awn, drummer Jason Pearce, vocalist/guitarist Mike Erdody, and bassist Justin Malek—the Michiganders aren’t shying away from their non-metal influences, seeking greater integration of grunge (think Soundgarden) or post-punk (think The Cure) with their brutish signature. Singles “The Crawl” and “Soulburn” demonstrate the proficiency of Temple of Void’s death-cloaked, spearheaded attack.”
TRACKLIST
1. Poison Icon
2. Godless Cynic
3. The Crawl
4. A Dead Issue
5. Thy Mountain Eternal
6. Soulburn
7. The Twin Stranger
Whole Sale and Trades always welcome!
🇺🇸TEMPLE OF VOID - The Crawl
[2026] Custom Marble
🇸🇪The Crawl är resultatet av ett band som vågar utvecklas. Det är atmosfäriskt, melodiöst och precis så tungt som man hoppats på. Ett måste för alla som uppskattar dödsmetall med substans och själ!
🏴 The Crawl is the result of a band that dares to evolve. It is atmospheric, melodic, and every bit as heavy as you’d hope for. A must-listen for anyone who appreciates death metal with substance and soul!
#metalvinyl @templeofvoid