Troy the Band to Release Second LP (Des) July 3
Since last October, London’s Troy the Band have been eeking out collaborative singles, and the purpose is revealed as the July 3 release of their second album, (Des), following on from 2024’s Cataclysm (review here) and last year’s split with Cower (review here). “Journey’s End,” which bridges between a satisfying doomgaze roll, post-metallic sludge shouts and enough atmosphere to tie those two things together, is the fifth song from the record to stream, so if you find yourself listening to it and wanting more, there’s more to be had. Just imagine blastbeats and throatrippers immediately following and you’ll be good to go.
Their first album was on Bonebag and I’m not sure if this is or not, but talk about a band making the most out of a situation where they lost their singer. And it seems like they’ve got a new singer as well, so I guess everything works out for the best and weirdest.
In a spirit of looking forward to more, here’s this from the PR wire:
TROY THE BAND Announce New Single ‘JOURNEY’S END’ and Details of Sophomore Album (DES)
Featuring vocals from Peter Holland (Elephant Tree), Kay Elizabeth (Black Orchids), and Caine Hemmingway (Believe in Nothing), London’s heavy collective push noise and doom-gaze into thrilling new territories…
Their new album (des) will be officially released on 3rd July 2026 | Pre-order: https://troytheband.bandcamp.com/album/des
London-based experimental heavy outfit Troy The Band return with their powerful new single ‘Journey’s End’, the fifth track from their highly anticipated second album (des), set for full release this July.
Blending doom, shoegaze, noise rock and metal into an ever-shifting sonic identity, the band continue to push into bold new territory. ‘Journey’s End’ exemplifies this evolution. Musically expansive and deeply collaborative, featuring guest vocals from Peter Holland (Elephant Tree), Kay Elizabeth (Black Orchids), and Caine Hemmingway (Believe in Nothing).
“I’ve been friends with both Pete and Kay for a few years and knew I wanted them involved from the start,” explains bassist Sean Durbin. “We were even more excited when they proposed doing the track as a duet.”
As the track developed, the band leaned into its darker edges. “The extended breakdown descends into an uncomfortable place,” he continues. “It didn’t make sense to use clean vocals, but it also felt too long to stay instrumental. Since Caine was already involved, we asked him to add something ‘disgusting’ and he delivered. He pushed it into a darker space.”
With three distinct vocal performances woven into one track, ‘Journey’s End’ highlights both the band’s adventurous songwriting and the community within the UK’s underground heavy scene.
The single follows ‘Porous’, ‘Nothing’, ‘The Moment’, and ‘Adoration of Ill Luck’, each offering a different glimpse into (des), a nine-track album being unveiled one track per month ahead of its full release this summer.
Originally conceived as a traditional follow-up to their 2024 debut Cataclysm (Bonebag Records), (des) took on a new identity after the band parted ways with their original vocalist. Rather than delay, Troy The Band embraced collaboration, inviting vocalists from across the UK heavy scene.
Recorded with Wayne Adams at Bear Bites Horse Studio in Haggerston, the album features contributors from Elephant Tree, Believe in Nothing, Black Groove, Codex Serafini, Black Orchids, Dead Witches, Tayne, and Black Shape, and marks drummer Jack Revans’ first full-length as a permanent member.
“We’re really proud of this record,” says Durbin. “It’s an evolution of Cataclysm that feels more uniquely us. We hadn’t planned to use different vocalists on every track, but it’s been an incredibly enriching experience. The record is better for it.”
The band have also confirmed Ana-Maria Terr Bordei as their new permanent vocalist. “We’re so happy Ana has joined us,” Durbin adds. “Her voice is unique, she’s incredibly creative, and we’ve already written nearly an album’s worth of new material together.”
With (des) continuing to unfold in the coming months, ‘Journey’s End’ stands as one of Troy The Band’s clearest statements yet. Fusing intensity, experimentation, and collaboration into a singular vision. ‘Journey’s End’ is out Friday (27/3), with (des) arriving in full on 3rd July 2026.
Tracklisting:
1. Porous (Featuring Soozi Chameleone)
2. Journey’s End (Featuring Peter Holland, Kay Elizabeth, and Caine Hemmingway)
3. Nothing (Featuring Jake Packham)
4. Denial (Featuring Soozi Chameleone and Tayne)
5. Requiem
6. The Moment (Featuring Caine Hemmingway)
7. Memory Glowing (Featuring Peter Holland and Kay Elizabeth)
8. Adoration of ill Luck (Featuring Ana-Maria Terr Bordei)
9. Choke (Featuring Caine Hemmingway, David Burdis, Jake Packham, and Ryan Denham)
Troy the Band:
Sean Durbin – Bass
Sean Burn – Guitar
Jack Revans – Drums
Ana-Maria Terr Bordei – Vocals
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