Australian death/groove metal wrecking crew Beleth are back with a brand-new slab of sonic destruction, and honestly butt, this thing hits like a steel beam dropped from orbit. 😈
Their upcoming single ‘The Grinding Void’ lands on May 15th 2026 as an independent release, and if you’re into massive riffs, monstrous vocals, grooves heavier than a festival mud pit after three days of rain, and enough atmosphere to summon demons in a Tesco car park — this one’s for you.
From Pandemic Project To Full-Blown Metal Machine ⚡
Beleth first emerged during the chaos of the COVID pandemic, originally forming as a recording project while the world was stuck indoors surviving on takeaway coffee, livestream gigs, and existential dread. But unlike many lockdown projects that vanished faster than your mate after buying the first round, Beleth only got stronger.
Their 2021 debut album Silent Genesis made serious noise in the underground metal scene, released through Wormholdeath Records alongside Scorching Earth Records and Narcoleptica Productions.
Critics absolutely lapped it up too.
Devil’s Horns Zine called the album a “raging gem”, drawing comparisons to death metal titans Carcass and groove masters Lamb Of God, while Acta Infernalis described Beleth as:
“A motivated and energetic riff machine.”
Which, to be fair, is probably the most accurate description possible. 😂
Since then, the band have stayed active with a string of independent singles, including a savage take on Metallica’s ‘No Remorse’, and now they’re charging into 2026 with new vocalist Dean Wade leading the attack.
And what an attack it is.
‘The Grinding Void’ Is Pure Armour-Plated Carnage 🩸🔥
From the opening seconds, ‘The Grinding Void’ drags listeners into a dark, atmospheric descent before unleashing riff after riff of crushing groove-fuelled punishment.
This isn’t just noisy chaos for the sake of it either.
The track balances brutality with melody brilliantly, layering monstrous growls, thunderous rhythms, and an absolutely addictive chorus that burrows into your skull like a caffeinated goblin with a jackhammer.
The riffs are thick enough to crack concrete, the groove is relentless, and the whole thing builds towards a massive climax featuring a guest guitar solo from Aidan Cibich (Echoes In Eternity, ex-Apophis, ex-Tanin’iver).
It’s got that proper “headbang until your neck files a formal complaint” energy. 🤘
Massive Production? Oh Absolutely Mun 💀
The single was mixed and mastered by the legendary Lasse Lammert at LSD Studios in Germany, and the production job here is absolutely colossal.
Everything sounds huge.
The guitars roar, the drums punch through your chest cavity, and the vocals sound like they’ve clawed their way out of the underworld itself.
On top of that, the band are releasing the track alongside a lyric video created by Tony Kaarlas at Kaarto Media in Finland, meaning fans will get the full immersive Beleth experience when the single drops.
BELETH Line-Up 🎤🥁🎸
- Dean Wade – Vocals
- Chris Long – Guitars/Bass
- Robin Stone – Drums
- Guest Lead Guitar: Aidan Cibich
Genre 🎵
Death / Groove Metal
Basically: riffs bigger than your electricity bill and grooves filthier than a Download Festival portaloo by Sunday afternoon. 😅
Follow Beleth 📲
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BelethAU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BelethAU
Bandcamp: https://belethau.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/BelethAU
The Riff Report Verdict ⚡
Beleth aren’t messing about here.
‘The Grinding Void’ feels like the sound of a band fully locking into their identity — heavier, sharper, darker, and absolutely loaded with groove. It’s aggressive without losing melody, brutal without becoming messy, and packed with enough energy to flatten unsuspecting festival crowds this summer.
If this is a sign of what Beleth have coming next, the underground metal scene should probably start reinforcing the walls now.
This void doesn’t whisper, butt.
It stomps in wearing steel-capped boots. 🤘🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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