Norwegian death metal force CELESTIAL SCOURGE will return with their second full-length album, “Exomia”, due for release on November 20, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.
Following 2025’s “Observers of the Inevitable”, the band pushes their sound into an even more powerful and aggressive direction, sharpening the impact of their brutal and technical death metal without sacrificing the compositional detail that has become central to their identity. The new album retains the band’s attention to intricate riffing, technical precision and dynamic songwriting, while placing greater emphasis on momentum, weight and immediacy.
CELESTIAL SCOURGE are now introducing “Foreseen Systematic Malfunctions”, the first single from “Exomia”, offering a first glimpse into a record where crushing intensity and carefully constructed arrangements continue to coexist. The album also carries forward the science-fiction narrative established on the debut, expanding its universe through a darker and more ominous new chapter.
The band comments:
“‘Foreseen Systematic Malfunctions’ is not for the faint of hearts. This track shows no mercy and really pushes our sound to new levels. It captures the overall sound and feel of the album very well but still stands on its own. The story follows as the humans try to flee from earth in their vessels and on the way, the ships encounter many hurdles and obstacles in the dark cosmos before they reach EXOMIA!”
Streaming: https://ffm.to/celestial-scourge-foreseen-systematicmalfunction
With “Exomia”, CELESTIAL SCOURGE refine the formula established on their debut, delivering a more aggressive and direct take on their technical death metal foundations. The new album places greater emphasis on the impact of the individual songs, combining devastating intensity with a stronger focus on memorable riffs and dynamic structures. While the band’s technical approach remains a key element of their identity, the compositions flow with increased immediacy, balancing complexity and accessibility without sacrificing heaviness.
The album features additional vocals on “Spherical Aberrations” by Devin Swank (Sanguisugabogg). The drums were recorded at Bridge Burner Recording and engineered by Ørjan Kristoffersen, while the album was recorded by Sindre & Hansi. Mixing and mastering were handled by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio, with artwork and layout created by César Eidrian.
CELESTIAL SCOURGE comment:
“‘Exomia’ is the continuation of the story from the first album, but this time it’s more dense and grimmer than ever before. We follow the humans’ evacuation from planet Earth to their new home, a planet that looks to be deserted and empty from afar. This turns out to be far from the truth as soon as they land.”
Tracklist:
1. Welcoming the Wretched
2. Foreseen Systematic Malfunctions
3. The Merciless Conflagration
4. Enshrined in Putrefying Flesh
5. Nebulous Malediction
6. Spherical Aberrations (feat. Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg)
7. Colossal Maleficent Solar Winds
8. Exomia I
9. Exomia II (The Evacuation)
Preorders:
https://timetokillrecords.com/en-us/collections/celestial-scourge
https://celestialscourge.bandcamp.com/album/exomia
Formed in 2021 by bassist Stian Gundersen, CELESTIAL SCOURGE quickly established themselves as one of the most promising names in the Norwegian extreme metal scene. Combining technical precision, crushing brutality and a fascination for the mysteries of deep space, the band delivers a modern death metal assault built on powerful riffs, complex arrangements and a relentless sense of momentum.
The group features musicians with experience in acclaimed underground acts such as Blood Red Throne, Deception, Ruun, Vorbid and Todesking, bringing together a wide range of influences and backgrounds. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Suffocation, Deeds of Flesh, The Faceless, The Zenith Passage and Cattle Decapitation, CELESTIAL SCOURGE merge the physical impact of classic brutal death metal with a contemporary approach to songwriting and atmosphere.
After introducing their cosmic narrative with debut album “Observers of the Inevitable”, the band returns with “Exomia”, a release that expands their vision both conceptually and musically. Sharper, heavier and more focused, the album represents a further step in the evolution of a band determined to explore the outer limits of extreme metal.
Line-up:
Kristoffer Lunden – Drums
Sindre Wathne Johnsen – Guitar
Hans Jakob Bjørheim – Guitar
Stian Gundersen – Bass
Eirik Waadeland – Vocals
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