Ontario/Quebec black metal duo COGADH will unleash their debut full-length, Kingmaker, on March 6, 2026. Today, Decibel is proud to premiere the video for ‘Cromwell’s Curse’—the first single released from the upcoming album.
Rooted in traditional black metal yet unafraid to stretch beyond its usual strictures, ‘Cromwell’s Curse’ finds COGADH expanding their sound through varied vocal approaches, acoustic folk instrumentation, and a strong sense of atmosphere that feels earned rather than ornamental. While the band’s core still draws from the cold-blooded lineage of Taake and Darkthrone, there’s an unmistakable melodic current running through the song—one that nods just as easily to Havukruunu’s epic sweep as it does Drudkh’s introspective gravitas.
COGADH is the work of two musicians operating across Ontario and Quebec: Ira (guitars, bass) and Alex (drums, vocals). Formed in 2021, the duo quickly established their intent with the 2022 EP Runetongue, followed by a handful of live appearances supported by guest musicians. With Kingmaker, that early promise crystallizes into something more fully realized and confident.
What sets the album apart—and is already evident on ‘Cromwell’s Curse’—is the band’s use of non-traditional textures. Irish whistles, accordion, and subtle environmental recordings captured in the woods of Quebec bleed into the song’s framework, adding a sense of place and ritualistic depth without blunting its aggression. The result is black metal that feels both rooted and exploratory, ancient yet consciously alive.
Watch the video for ‘Cromwell’s Curse’ below, and look for Kingmaker when it arrives on March 6.
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