Urzah - A Tranquil Void

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