US heavy rockers GOZER unleash their brand new single “Wayward”, offering another glimpse into their forthcoming second full-length album, Twilight Fortress, officially set for release on December 11 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, available on vinyl and digital formats.
Listen to “Wayward” now: music.youtube.com/watch?v=hVBHoElxuM4
Marking a significant step forward for the Upstate New York four-piece, Twilight Fortress sees GOZER exploring new sonic territory following a lineup change in 2025. Bigger, heavier and more dynamically ambitious than their previous album The Far Realm, the record brings together infectious stoner and doom grooves, desert rock influences and an unmistakable fantasy-driven atmosphere.
Built around the band’s trademark emphasis on powerful riffs and irresistible grooves, the album unfolds as an immersive musical journey inspired by fantasy storytelling, mythology and the imaginative worlds of role-playing games. GOZER approach these themes not simply as escapism, but as a way to explore human truths through metaphor, adventure and larger-than-life narratives.
The album’s creative process is rooted in collaboration, with each member contributing ideas and arrangements to serve the songs. The result is a collection of tracks that balances crushing heaviness with memorable hooks, epic vocal harmonies and atmospheric passages. Production and engineering were handled by Tim Lynch at The Recording Company, with additional mastering by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.
From the driving energy of previously released singles “Time Walk” and “Morningstar” to the newly unveiled “Wayward”, Twilight Fortress captures a band embracing its creative freedom and building a distinctive sonic universe of its own.
Tracklist:
The Big Empty
Monolith
Time Walk
Wyndol’s Omen
Morningstar
Sun Seeker
Storm Giant
Wayward
Beyond Sand & Sky
Constellations
For more info:
https://www.gozerny.com/
https://www.argonautarecords.com/
