Urzah - A Tranquil Void

“This is a more assured, mature and ambitious record than its predecessor, one that successfully balances crushing sludge, progressive ambition and genuine emotional depth. For fans of Mastodon, DVNE, Neurosis and Elder, this is essential listening”. – That’s Heavy

“Progressive without being ponderous, A Tranquil Void burns with the ire of a thousand suns.” – Metal Hammer (8/10)

“With A Tranquil Void, Urzah have dropped one of my albums of 2026.” – Metal Epidemic

“I implore you: carve out some time and find A Tranquil Void of your own, settle in, and let this artisanal ooze coat your corpus.” – Toilet Ov Hell

“There’s no way you are putting this down without playing it repeatedly.” – The Razor’s Edge

“An incredible album number two from Urzah. The Scorching Gaze lit the fire, but A Tranquil Void has turned Urzah into an inferno of creative brilliance. You need this album! 10/10” – Musipedia of Metal

“There’s a real sense of scale to the record - it feels less like a collection of songs and more like being pulled deeper into something vast, hostile, and inescapable.” – Echoes And Dust

“A devastating album. 9/10.” – Metal Temple

“A Tranquil Void is a stunning record on every level.” – Outlaws Of The Sun

A Tranquil Void marks a defining moment for Urzah, following up their critically acclaimed debut The Scorching Gaze with an even more assured, mature and ambitious full-length. Conceptually, The Scorching Gaze and A Tranquil Void function as a visual, musical and thematic diptych; where their debut burned brightly with the rage and destruction of an erupting volcano, Urzah’s new LP captures the cathartic, contemplative still that follows. 

A Tranquil Void draws inspiration from both personal introspection and awe in the face of the vast cosmos. Lead single Infernal Star I reflects on the power of memory and connection to cast light in the darkness of a vast and uncharted universe, while In the Mouth of the Wolf examines forgiveness and personal healing. Second single Hunter in the Veil explores cycles of death and renewal through grand elemental imagery, while other tracks grapple with overcoming grief (The Call Beneath), rejecting apathy for aspiration (At the Mouth of the Cave) and creating art and meaning in spite of adversity (Bark & Branches).

Across 8 tracks, A Tranquil Void pushes Urzah’s sound even further, combining brutal riffs, complicated meter and searing guitar tone with deeper explorations of space, dynamics and atmosphere, incorporating folk influences and drones built from cello and guitar. 13-minute album closer Entwined, Twisted Roots of Chaos sees Urzah at their most ambitious; across multiple interlocking sections, enriched by guest vocals from friends in the Bristol scene, the song builds from a haunting whisper to a planet-obliterating roar.

Recorded at Stage 2 Studios, Bath, in November 2025, the LP was produced, mixed and mastered by Josh Gallop. Cello was provided by Luke Clemenger, with additional vocals from Dave Cook (Empire of Dust), Chris Wilson (Row of Ashes) and Victoria Bourne (The Spark’s Desire). The album artwork was created by Indonesian artist Putra Satria Nugraha.

1. At the Mouth of the Cave

2. The Call Beneath

3. Infernal Star I

4. Infernal Star II

5. Bark & Branches

6. In the Mouth of the Wolf

7. Hunter in the Veil

8. Entwined, Twisted Roots of Chaos