Drift Into Black – When Ashes Remain
Out November 6, 2026
The latest release from Drift Into Black, When Ashes Remain, represents the band’s most ambitious and diverse work to date.
Conceptually, the album continues the story introduced on 2021’s Patterns of Light, which followed a deaf and mute girl who witnesses her mother’s murder at the hands of her stepfather and her journey toward retribution. Her spirit now watches over a young boy suffering through abuse of his own, offering solace and protection as their stories become intertwined.
The character is once again brought to life by NYC artist ALYXX, whose vocals have appeared across the band’s past three albums, adding a cinematic and theatrical dimension to the storytelling.
Additional guest musicians include William Smith (Reeking Aura, Buckshot Facelift) on vocals and Semir Özerkan (Nevermore, Oceans of Slumber, Necrofier) on guitars.
Strings by Ben Karas (Slaughter Sun, Thank You Scientist)
Artwork by Travis Smith
When Ashes Remain was recorded between March and August 2025 and mixed and mastered in September 2025 by Erwin Hermsen at Toneshed Studio.
Tracklist:
1 Alone
2 Beyond These Walls
3 Storm of the Demon
4 The Candle Speaks
5 To Unlock the Past
6 Beauty Unseen
7 A Guest Room Graveyard
8 Autumn’s Fire
9 Dark Abyss
10 Out of the Woods
Release date: November 6, 2026
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