– March 16th, 2026 –
“Screams From Beneath The Surface” Full-Length Out Now!
Watch / Stream MONSTROSITY’s “Banished To The Skies” HERE
“A strong contender for the title of Death Metal Album Of The Year!” – Rock Hard Germany
“Seven and a half years after The Passage Of Existence, MONSTROSITY are as aggressive as ever: their blast beats pound, doom passages shake you to your core, and riffs cut deep.” – Metal Hammer Germany
“MONSTROSITY are doing the aging like fine wine thing after 36 years and seven albums…” – Decibel Magazine
US death metal legends MONSTROSITY present their video for “Banished To The Skies,” the ferocious opening track of their Screams From Beneath The Surface full-length, out now on Metal Blade Records.
Photo by Tim Hubbard
Drummer Lee Harrison wrote the song during the mixing sessions for MONSTROSITY‘s previous album, The Passage Of Existence. It features dark, melodic sections with Mark Van Erp’s basslines standing out distinctly. Intricate hi-hat and ride cymbal patterns blend with Harrison’s signature double bass drumming. Matt Barnes’ iconic solo kicks off the track, delivering a powerful, crushing dynamic to the song. A killer performance from new vocalist Ed Webb tops off the track. The video for the song was captured in Nashville, Tennessee, by Inferi guitarist Malcolm Pugh.
Watch MONSTROSITY‘s “Banished To The Skies” video HERE.
Watch the band’s previously released video for “The Colossal Rage” HERE.
Screams From Beneath The Surface – their first full-length in seven years – showcases the band’s signature blend of aggression, technical precision, and intensity. Led by drummer, founder, and primary songwriter Lee Harrison, MONSTROSITY is reinvigorated with a formidable lineup: long-tenured guitarist Matt Barnes, the triumphant return of original bassist Mark Van Erp, and vocalist Ed Webb (ex-Massacre), whose guttural, visceral delivery injects electrifying new energy into the band’s sound. Screams From Beneath The Surface not only solidifies MONSTROSITY‘s hallmark death metal ferocity but also pushes the genre’s boundaries, forging a path that is both innovative and true to their roots.
In a 9/10 rating, Rock Hard Germany calls the record, “A strong contender for the title of Death Metal Album Of The Year!” Aardschok awarded the band Album Of The Month accolades writing, “MONSTROSITY is already setting the bar very high… for the upcoming (death) metal releases of 2026. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard such a strong death metal album, one whose songs, despite – or perhaps because of – their sheer variety and dynamism, remain memorable after two listens and make such an impression. Year-end material,” while Decibel Magazine notes, “MONSTROSITY are doing the aging-like-fine-wine thing after 36 years and seven albums…” Adds Metal Bite, “Screams From Beneath The Surface is indicative of a band with plenty of juice left, plenty of great ideas but most importantly, plenty of understanding of what constitutes the real authentic technical death metal experience. Perfection.“
The recording process spanned multiple studios to achieve sonic perfection. Drums, bass, and mixing were handled at Audiohammer Studios under the expert guidance of producer Jason Suecof (The Black Dahlia Murder, Deicide, Job For A Cowboy), while vocals, guitars, and mastering took place at the legendary Morrisound Studios, where MONSTROSITY reunited with revered producer Jim Morris (Iced Earth, Warrant, Savatage), alongside Mark Prator and BJ Ramone. This combination of cutting-edge and classic production techniques ensures a punishing sound that is honoring the band’s storied history while embracing modern death metal’s evolution.
Screams From Beneath The Surface is available on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
Gray Marble (US Exclusive)
Orange Smoke (US Exclusive)
180g Black
Luminous Orange Marbled
Silver Black Splatter
Lilac Blackdust
Find orders at: metalblade.com/monstrosity
“Suffocating one moment and set adrift the next but always returning to the heart of the matter – true fucking death metal… Screams From Beneath The Surface is indicative of a band with plenty of juice left, plenty of great ideas but most importantly, plenty of understanding of what constitutes the real authentic technical death metal experience. Perfection…” – Metal Bite
“MONSTROSITY is already setting the bar very high… for the upcoming (death) metal releases of 2026. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard such a strong death metal album, one whose songs, despite – or perhaps because of – their sheer variety and dynamism, remain memorable after two listens and make such an impression. Year-end material…” – Aardschok
“MONSTROSITY delivers a worthy return to form, armed with skillful execution, attention-snaring riff crafting, and powerfully dynamic production. Despite the lineup changes that have come and gone for the band, the rhythmic soul is still intact and despite the frequent changes, this still feels like the MONSTROSITY of old. It’s great to see a band of this caliber, with this level of history, still active and recording in 2026, and it marks one of the most solid death metal records of the late winter season.” – Apanthropy
“MONSTROSITY survived a lot in their almost half a century as a band, and the fact that Screams From Beneath The Surface is this solid is a testament to them. Death metal has branched off in so many directions that playing it straight seems ill advised. But MONSTROSITY proves that isn’t true. This is as real as anything, and this record stands as evidence that sometimes the veterans actually know what’s best.” – Meat Mead Metal
MONSTROSITY will return to European stages this Spring on the Screams Across Europe Tour 2026 with support from Bio-Cancer, Reject The Sickness, and Deadwood. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.
MONSTROSITY w/ Bio-Cancer, Reject The Sickness, Deadwood:
4/18/2026 Metalstorm Festival – Luzern, CH
4/19/2026 Rockhouse – Salzburg, AT
4/21/2026 Vintage Industrial Bar – Zagreb, HR
4/22/2026 Alchemica Music Club – Bologna, IT
4/23/2026 L’Usine – Geneva, CH
4/25/2026 Brutal Swamp Saint – Omer, FR
4/26/2036 De Loods – Groningen, NL
4/28/2026 DVG – Kortrijk, BE
4/29/2026 Hall of Fame – Tilburg, NL
4/30/2026 Fluor – Amersfoort, NL
5/01/2026 Turock – Essen, DE
5/02/2026 F Haus – Jena, DE
w/ Bio-Cancer, Reject The Sickness:
5/03/2026 Bolko – Świdnica, PL
5/05/2026 Zaścianek – Krakow, PL
5/06/2026 Rude Boy – Bielsko-Biała, PL
5/07/2026 Pink Whale – Bratislava, SK
5/08/2026 Rock Cafe – Jablunkov, CZ
5/09/2026 Colosseum – Košice, SK
5/10/2026 Fabryka Kultury Zgrzyt – Lublin, PL
End Tour
5/20/2026 Maryland Death Fest Pre Party @ Nevermore Hall – Baltimore, MD w/ Napalm Death, Repulsion, Sinister, Organ Dealer
6/05/2026 Milwaukee Metal Fest @ The Rave/Eagles Club – Milwaukee, WI
8/5-8/2026 Brutal Assault Festival – Jaroměř, CZ
MONSTROSITY:
Ed Webb – vocals
Matt Barnes – guitars
Mark Van Erp – bass
Lee Harrison – drums
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