Progressive rockers SUBMASQ (formerly known as Subterranean Masquerade) have partnered with Decibel Magazine for the video premiere of “Anger.” The song is the third single from Spirit Animal, their upcoming album on Willowtip.
Check it out at decibelmagazine.com/2026/08/26/video-premiere-submasq-anger
“Anger” will be available everywhere on August 28.
“At the center of it all is Submasq’s knack for making a lot of seemingly disparate pieces work together: heavy guitars, progressive arrangements, handpan, oud, bouzouki, strings, percussion, and big melodic hooks. Spirit Animal pushes that approach further while retaining the adventurous spirit that has carried the band through six previous full-lengths.” – Decibel
“This truly is progressive music at its most accessible.” – Sentinel Daily
SUBMASQ’s new album is an autobiographical journey through trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, and collective memory. At its core lies a constant search for identity and belonging, expressed through nine new songs that embrace bold, accessible songwriting while seamlessly blending ethnic instruments with forward-thinking progressive rock. The album also features a special guest appearance by Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal.
This release marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band through its partnership with American label Willowtip Records, with worldwide distribution through Universal Music Group, opening the door to a broader international audience. Alongside the album, SUBMASQ is actively expanding its global presence with festival appearances and touring across Europe, North America, and beyond, continuing to establish itself as one of progressive rock’s most compelling and unpredictable live acts.
To date, SUBMASQ has released six full-length albums. Spirit Animal stands as the band’s most ambitious and personal work to date, serving as a defining statement as they enter this new era.
In January 2027, SUBMASQ will embark on a European tour alongside Rhapsody of Fire in support of Spirit Animal, with additional international tour dates and festival appearances to be announced.
Willowtip will release Spirit Animal September 18 on gatefold vinyl LP, CD, and digital formats. Pre-order at:
submasq.bandcamp.com/album/spirit-animal
willowtip.com/bands/details/submasq
Track Listing:
- Cardamom (Feat Bumblefoot)
- Monuments [Video]
- Mechanical Prayers
- Calypso
- Anger
- Sanctified [Video]
- Uman Inshallah
- The Unlucky
- Trust
Album Credits:
SUBMASQ are:
Davidavi “Vidi” Dolev – Vocals
Golan Farhi – Bass
Tomer Pink – Guitars
Yalon Schori – Drums
Or Shalev – Guitars
Shai Yallin – Keyboards, electronics, handpan
Dima Kogan – Guitars (live)
Guest musicians:
Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal – Guitar solo (1).
Yatziv Caspi – Tablas (1).
Matan Shmueli – Percussions (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9).
Idan Amsalem – Oud and bouzouki (1, 3, 4, 5).
Oren Tsor – Violin.
Noa Ayali – Cello.
Roni Fishbein – Backing vocals (6, 9).
Produced by Tomer Pink.
All music by Tomer Pink except 4, 5 by Or Shalev.
All lyrics by Davidavi Dolev.
String arrangements by Shai Yallin (1, 2, 5, 9) and Idan Amsalem (3).
Editing, guitar therapy and general support by Arie Aranovich.
Drums recorded by Alexander Backlund at Fascination Street Studios.
Vocals, lead guitars and cello recorded by Arie Aranovich at Polar Studio.
Oud, Bouzouki & percussion recorded by Idan Amsalem at Black Knob Studio.
Keyboards and handpan recorded by Shai Yallin at Synth-O-Rama Studio.
Art by Yalon Schori and Shay Darvish.
Mask by Moran Gross.
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