UK occult doom rockers GOAT MAJOR blast infectious title track off upcoming new album "Death Comes Twice"; out October 23rd on Ripple Music
Glasgow-based occult heavy trio GOAT MAJOR teams up with Outlaws of the Sun to present the infectious title track for their upcoming sophomore album "Death Comes Twice", coming out on October 23rd through Ripple Music.
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Goat Major are set to return with their crushing sophomore album Death Comes Twice, which songwriting process ignited immediately after the release of their debut Ritual, with guitarist Jammie Arnold channeling a relentless flow of riff demos that provided the foundation for Simon Bonwick (drums) and Tom Shortt (vocals/bass) to build upon. Recording once again with engineer Tom Chaloner in rural Pembrokeshire, the band captured the raw energy of their live chemistry by tracking together in a room without click tracks. The result is a record that delves deeper into melody while maintaining their signature heaviness, augmented by layers of percussion, harmonies and progressive soundscapes.
Death Comes Twice navigates the dark narrow passageways of belief, tradition, and existential crisis. Continuing the occult and cosmic themes of their debut, the album shifts between dark fantasy and internal turmoil, exploring themes of persecution under dogmatic rule, the spiritual toll of ancient rituals, and the clash between divine creation and modern technology.
Check out the previous singles Wheels of Gold and Under The Moonlight!
New album "Death Comes Twice"
Out October 23rd on Ripple Music (LP/CD/digital)
Emerging from the mystic landscapes of Pembrokeshire, Wales, Goat Major formed in 2020 as a strict DIY power trio. Drawing from the heaviness of Electric Wizard and the raw fury of Motörhead, their sound is a fuzz-drenched, controlled chaos that's both primal and profound. They shattered expectations with their 2024 debut Ritual via Ripple Music, a gothic romp through ancient secrets and dark whispers. Arnold's riffs swing between sludgy weight and punk urgency, Bonwick's drumming is relentless and dynamic, while Shortt's growling bass underpins hauntingly melodic vocals that push atmosphere and ambition without losing their doom-ridden core.
The band tore across the UK, sharing stages with Conan, Thunder Horse and many more, while leaving their doomy mark at Desertfest London and Stoomfest. Their blend of infectious melody and sinister atmosphere struck a deep chord, cementing them as one of the underground's most promising emerging forces. Now in 2026, they reunite with Ripple Music for their eagerly awaited second opus, Death Comes Twice. Digging deeper than Ritual, the new album weaves potent melodies and razor-sharp hooks through themes of death, medieval rituals, religious persecution, and generational hexes. It's a masterclass in inventive darkness—haunting, powerful, and daring you to climb in.
GOAT MAJOR is
Jammie Arnold - guitar
Simon Bonwick - drums
Tom Shortt - bass & vocals
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