APF Records are proud to announce A Tranquil Void, the towering new full-length from Bristol progressive sludge collective Urzah, out 5th June 2026. The first single from the album, Infernal Star I, is out today.

Their debut album The Scorching Gaze (2024) introduced the concept of “Earthen Heaviness” – oppressive, volcanic darkness punctured by moments of transcendence and cosmic awe. With A Tranquil Void, Urzah expand that vision into something even more ambitious and refined. Conceived as the second half of a thematic diptych, the new record captures the stillness after eruption: contemplative, vast and quietly devastating.

Across eight tracks, Urzah push their sound further into dynamic and atmospheric territory, balancing brutal, complex riffing with expanded use of space, drones and folk-tinged textures. Lead single ‘Infernal Star I’ reflects on memory and connection as guiding lights in the cosmic dark. Comparisons to Neurosis, Mastodon, DVNE, Elder and Russian Circles are well earned, but Urzah’s vision is unmistakably their own.

Recorded at Stage 2 Studios, Bath with producer Josh Gallop, and featuring cello by Luke Clemenger, A Tranquil Void is a bold, immersive statement from a band operating at the peak of their powers. The record features additional vocals from Dave Cook (Empire of Dust), Chris Wilson (Row of Ashes) and Victoria Bourne (The Spark’s Desire).

This is Urzah stepping fully into the void – and illuminating it.

A Tranquil Void is available to pre-order now - Limited Edition Splatter Vinyl LP, digipak CD, t-shirt bundles - in our shop here on the APF Records website. 

Listen to Infernal Star I via this link: https://linktr.ee/APFRecords

Following the success of the inaugural APF Fest in September last year, we’re doing it again in 2026.

On 12th September, APF Fest returns to Rebellion Manchester for another full-scale celebration of APF Records. Promoted by Uprising Promotions and Rebellion Manchester in association with APF Records, this is a night dedicated to the label: a showcase of our kind of heavy.

Every band on the bill is part of the current APF roster, with Desert Storm joining us as alumni - still very much part of the extended APF family.

Advance tickets are £15, rising to £20 on the door.

The Line-Up:

Desert Storm 

Gandalf The Green

The Brothers Keg

A Horse Called War

Tides of Sulfur

Nxmad

Trevors Head

Praetorian

From crushing sludge and bleak doom to groove-drenched stoner riffs and hardcore intensity, this line-up represents the weight, diversity and attitude that defines APF. Established names, rising acts, and a proper celebration of the scene we’ve built together.

On the day we’ll also be hosting a special premiere listening party for the brand-new album from Spider Kitten. Hear the record in full before its official release, through the massive Rebellion PA: loud, immersive, and exactly as intended.

APF Fest Manchester is a celebration of the label’s past, present and future - all under one roof.

Tickets on sale from 5.3pm BST on 27th Feb via think link: https://fatso.ma/3mrC

APF Records is proud to announce the 10th anniversary edition of Mastiff’s debut album Wrank, available on CD from 22nd February.

Originally out in 2016, Wrank was pressed on CD just once, selling out immediately and remaining unavailable in that format ever since. The album marked the arrival of a band whose uncompromising blend of sludge, hardcore and extreme metal quickly set them apart from the pack.

Wrank was also the record that first caught the attention of APF Records, leading to the band being signed and the subsequent BORK EP in 2017, followed by their crushing 2019 full-length Plague.

This 10th anniversary edition marks the first CD pressing in nearly a decade and features brand new artwork designed by Mastiff bassist Dan Dolby, giving the album a fresh visual identity while staying true to its raw, confrontational spirit.

Alongside the CD, a new Wrank 10th Anniversary t-shirt is also available, with options to purchase the shirt on its own or as part of a CD + t-shirt bundle.

A decade on, Wrank remains as punishing and vital as ever. You need it in your life. Pre-orders are open now here on the APF Records website.

There was always something wrong with Roundwood - a seed of something older than the town.

Something that rooted its people in place as it grew beyond them, something we couldn't understand. It involved Isaac, Ma, The Alchemist, roots and limbs, and rings circling.... 

Under tell the full story of What Happened In Roundwood on their new album, which lands on all streaming sites 23rd Janaury. But if you can't wait til then: as is APF tradition on Riffmas Eve, the tale is now available to listen to and read about on our YouTube channel.

Get it in your ears and eyes. 
Under f-ing rule. 

Link: https://bit.ly/UnderRoundwood

What Happened In Roundwood is available on white vinyl LP and CD. There’s also a cool tee available. Check them out in our website shop.

How can something so pretty sound so terrifying?

Because make no mistake about it, Under's What Happened In Roundwood album - which APF is dropping on your heads on 23rd January - is not for the weak.

We released the most commercial track on it last month - called Escape Roundwood - mainly to throw you off your guard. Today we're unfurling second single Tantrum, which really isn't very radio-friendly. At all. Radiohead-level awkwardness (and genius).

Anyway, the white vinyl has arrived and it's lush. The album is also available on CD and in t-shirt bundles. You can grab one in the shop here on the APF website, and on Bandcamp. 

New single Tantrum is available on the streaming site of your choice. Get it in your ears.