Stormbringer to celebrate new album release with headline Roadmender gig

The band release Transcendence on Friday, September 4, via Attic Records, their fifth album and the follow up to 2021’s Aiiv.

Following the journey of their previous albums, Transcendence explores adversity, resilience, self-acceptance and the complex relationship between personal struggles and the world around us.

Musically, it represents a further evolution of the band’s signature sound, combining crushing riffs, powerful melodies and emotionally charged performances.

Singer Mike Stockley said: “Every album captures a moment in time.

“Transcendence is about growth through adversity. It’s about recognising and accepting the darkness without allowing it to define you.

“The album confronts life’s struggles on both a personal and societal level, exploring the challenges we face as individuals while also reflecting on the world around us.

“These songs aren’t about offering easy answers - they’re about questioning, understanding and ultimately finding the strength to move forward.”

The album was produced by legendary producer Russ Russell who has worked with the likes of Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, At the Gates, The Wildhearts, Raging Speedhorn and many more and was recorded at Parlour Studios in Kettering.

Stormbringer comprise of singer Stockley, guitarists Ashley Smith and Darren Caven-Quantrill, bassist Barney Byron and drummer Jon Paul Quantrill.

On Transcendence, Stormbringer continue to embrace their heavy rock foundations while pushing their songwriting into new and more expansive territory.

In the run up to its release, Stormbringer released the singles Energy in July and Dirt and Bone last month.

The former explores hidden struggles beneath an uplifting exterior, focusing on the importance of recognising internal battles and transforming negative experiences into something constructive.

Stockley said: “Energy is one of those songs that people will probably misinterpret at first.

“The title, the pace, and the intensity of the music can make it seem like it’s about someone who’s vibrant, confident, and full of life. In reality, it’s quite the opposite.

“The song was inspired by someone going through an extremely difficult period, and much of what I wrote came from witnessing that experience firsthand.

“It was a deeply distressing situation that affected everyone around it, and the emotional weight of those events stayed with me long after.

“Out of respect for the people involved, I’ve never gone into the specifics, but the song comes from a very dark and very real place.

“What interests me most about Energy is the contrast between its sound and its meaning.

“Musically, it’s urgent, driving, and full of momentum, but beneath that is a story about turmoil, vulnerability, and the impact of watching someone struggle. That tension between what you hear and what the song is actually saying is at the heart of what Energy means to me."

Stormbringer will play 14-dates across the UK in the coming months to support their new album.

They will headline the Roadmender in Northampton on Friday, September 11. Support is by Brightblack and Silence Mutant. Tickets cost £12 in advance before fees via www.theroadmender.com/event/stormbringer-2

For more information and to pre-order the band’s new album visit https://linktr.ee/stormbringer