Following up on their West Coast tour announcement a couple weeks back, Ohio-based heavy rock upstarts Black Moon Cult have unveiled the cover art for their impending first record, to be released in the coming months (i.e., no exact date listed yet) through Black Doomba Records. Preorders start next month for what I’m assuming is a September release, which would be loosely timed with the tour, and one assumes the band would have copies on the road to sell, and so on.

The cover art is by Mike Stuart of Thunderbird Divine, and below you’ll find that along with the announcement of the album from Black Doomba, as posted on socials. Looking forward to this one:

BLACK MOON CULT – OPHIDIAN FUTURE (THE CHILDREN OF YIG) – ART AND TITLE REVEAL!

Black Moon Cult’s debut album is entitled “Ophidian Future (The Children of Yig)” 🐍🐍🐍🐍

Kaleb Riser speaks of the album: “Ophidian Future is thematically influenced by Lovecraftian cosmic horror, ancient Chinese mythology, and the biblical story of the Garden of Eden, where God takes away the serpent’s limbs and casts him out of paradise. All of this comes together to create the story of a serpent/reptilian race/their desire to “take back the garden”

Some lyrics convey these themes: “Leave me my teeth and my tongue and my neck, the rest I will steal in time,” “Ophidian Future, Serpentine masses align, back to the garden, back to the life that was mine.”

READ ON about the art 👇

The cover art is by Mike Stuart, drummer of Thunderbird Divine, and here is Mike with a few words to explain it 🤘 “I can’t express how awesome it has been to work with the dudes in Black Moon Cult. They had a clear vision of what they wanted, yet gave me space to put my own flavor on things. Having mostly done work for my own bands, most recently Thunderbird Divine on Black Doomba Records, it was nice to step out of my comfort zone and I really appreciate them giving me a chance to be a part of their journey.”

At Black Doomba Records we feel the same, proud to be able to put out this special album by these extraordinary musicians.

Wondering what’s next? Continue following this band’s journey here. By the way, the Pre-Sale begins in August. More about that later, and more to come from Black Moon Cult.

Tour Dates:
9/10 – The Crypt – Denver, CO
9/11 – The Echoes – Albuquerque, NM
9/12 – The Blooze Bar – Phoenix, AZ
9/13 – The Bancroft – San Diego, CA
9/14 – The Tiki Bar – Costa Mesa, CA
9/15 – The Redwood – Los Angeles, CA
9/16 – Thee Parkside – San Francisco, CA

BLACK MOON CULT IS:
Kaleb Riser: Guitar/ Vocals
Kevin Lewis: Bass/ Vocals
Logan Mais: Synth/Theremin/Vocals
Jeff Vandebussche: Drums/Vocals

https://www.facebook.com/PsychedelicBlackMoonCult/
https://www.instagram.com/blackmooncult
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5D5iLfunYONp4hSAvAmn5z
https://psychedelicblackmooncult.com/

https://www.blackdoomba.com/
https://blackdoombarecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/blackdoombarecords/
https://linktr.ee/BlackDoomba

Secondary to the tour announcement here for emergent Ohio rockers Black Moon Cult, one notices a shuffle in their lineup that’s brought Jeff Vandebussche to the group on drums and vocals, as well as Logan Mais on theremin, synth and vocals, making them a four-piece for the first time. Guitarist/vocalist Kaleb Riser and bassist/vocalist Kevin Lewis also handle synth, so I’m not sure if the change signals some greater shift in sound from what they’ve put out to-date (their two singles are on Spotify below) or just being able to better embody the music live, but clearly they’re figuring things out on the road, and that’s the way to do it.

The September tour is mostly California dates, but it’s their first time on the West Coast (they hit parts of the Eastern Seaboard this month; I still had them as a trio for it but now am less certain about that), so happy and safe travels in the going.

Dates came down the PR wire:

Fresh off the road from their successful Midwest/East Coast tour with Black Doomba Records labelmates Megaton Communion, Black Moon Cult announces their first West Coast Tour!

Following months of blistering sets and growing buzz across the country, Black Moon Cult is heading west for a week of mind-melting shows in support of their upcoming debut record. Known for their electrifying live performances and Fuzz fueled fusion of Psych, Heavy Rock, and Classic Prog, the band is bringing their signature sonic ritual to fans across seven cities this September!

Presented by SuperKool Booking and Black Doomba Records, the West Coast Tour kicks off in Denver and winds through the Southwest before hitting major California stops, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. (flyer by Mike Stuart)

Tour Dates:
9/10 – The Crypt – Denver, CO
9/11 – The Echoes – Albuquerque, NM
9/12 – The Blooze Bar – Phoenix, AZ
9/13 – The Bancroft – San Diego, CA
9/14 – The Tiki Bar – Costa Mesa, CA
9/15 – The Redwood – Los Angeles, CA
9/16 – Thee Parkside – San Francisco, CA

BLACK MOON CULT IS:
Kaleb Riser: Guitar/ Vocals
Kevin Lewis: Bass/ Vocals
Logan Mais: Synth/Theremin/Vocals
Jeff Vandebussche: Drums/Vocals

https://www.facebook.com/PsychedelicBlackMoonCult/
https://www.instagram.com/blackmooncult
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5D5iLfunYONp4hSAvAmn5z
https://psychedelicblackmooncult.com/

https://www.blackdoomba.com/
https://blackdoombarecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/blackdoombarecords/
https://linktr.ee/BlackDoomba

Heads up on Black Moon Cult‘s impending debut album, which the Ohio rockers will release through Black Doomba Records in the coming months. June will see the three-piece out and about in the Midwest and along the East Coast as they herald that record and promote the general kicking of ass in the company of Cleveland’s Megaton Communion, whose debut came out in 2024.

That album is called Red Sky Warning and you can stream it at the bottom of this post, where you’ll also find Black Moon Cult‘s single “Supernova.” I’ll hope to have more to come on their first LP as we get closer to the release. For now, shows:

BLACK MOON CULT and MEGATON COMMUNION Announce June 2025 Midwest/East Coast Tour

May 9, 2025 — Get ready for a summer of crushing riffs and unrelenting energy as Ohio Heavy Psych/ Desert rock acts (and Black Doomba Records labelmates) Black Moon Cult and Megaton Communion join forces for a highly anticipated co-headlining tour through the Midwest and East Coast this June.

Black Moon Cult, who previously released their debut single “Supernova” on Tee Pee Records, is currently promoting the release of their upcoming debut album, due out on Black Doomba Records late Summer/early Fall. Meanwhile, Megaton Communion is touring in support of their debut album, “Red Sky Warning,” which came out in November of last year.

The upcoming tour includes notable stops in Grand Rapids, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Raleigh, and will feature local support from acts such as Chokesetter, Shadow of Jupiter, Thunderbird Divine, Lie Heavy, and Bloodshot.

DATES:
6/6- Corktown Tavern – Detroit, MI
6/7- Mulligan’s- Grand Rapids, MI
6/8- Liar’s Club- Chicago, IL
6/10- Century Bar- Philadelphia, PA
6/11- T’s Kitchen- Stamford, CT
6/13- Cafe Nola- Frederick, MD
6/14- Chapel of Bones- Raleigh, NC
6/15- Al’s Bar- Lexington, KY

Black Moon Cult:
Kaleb Riser- Guitar/Synth/Vox
Kevin Lewis- Bass/Synth/Vox
Evan Scott- Drums

https://www.facebook.com/PsychedelicBlackMoonCult/
https://www.instagram.com/blackmooncult
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5D5iLfunYONp4hSAvAmn5z
https://psychedelicblackmooncult.com/

https://www.blackdoomba.com/
https://blackdoombarecords.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/blackdoombarecords/
https://linktr.ee/BlackDoomba

Black Moon Cult, “Supernova”

Megaton Communion, Red Sky Warning (2024)

It’s about a month’s wait for the new single from Black Moon Cult, which is called “Supernova,” actually arrives on Oct. 27. If you don’t feel like sitting tight for that long and, say, now is more your speed, you’ll be interested to find out that the eight-minute track (it takes a minute or two to get going; give it time) recently featured as track number 63 on Weedian‘s Trip to Ohio compilation, and thus is streaming now. To support the upcoming issue-proper, Black Moon Cult have been tapped to tour alongside Mirror Queen in the Midwest in late-Oct./early-Nov., just as the track hits.

The song is a full front-to-back procession though, builds some cosmic energy before it blows off the gas and dust cloud and starts making helium from hydrogen and all that. I’m kind of assuming there will be an album next year, but I realize in re-reading the info below that it doesn’t actually say that anywhere. So it goes. It’ll be here when it’s here. The song’s here now.

“And so say we all, ‘Tap into America!'” (polite applause and clinking glasses ensue):

From heavy-psych rockers BLACK MOON CULT, comes the pummeling new single “SUPERNOVA!” An exercise in progressive space rock, “SUPERNOVA” features hypnotizing, fuzz-laden stoner riffage, corrosive psychedelic vocal stylings and synth work that calls back to the glory days of ’70s prog rock. For fans of Truckfighters and Fu Manchu, “SUPERNOVA” drops October 27th in collaboration with Tee Pee Records.

Mirror Queen tour with Black Moon Cult Oct/Nov 2023

New York City’s hard rocking psych-proggers Mirror Queen are embarking across the Midwest this fall with Black Moon Cult. Led by a talented young guitarist in up-and-comer Kaleb Riser, the Toledo trio will have just issued the digital single “Supernova” via Tee Pee, whilst MQ are taking a break from mixing a new album to continue slinging songs from last year’s “Inviolate” LP.

10.29 Howard’s Club Bowling Green OH
10.30 Buzzbin Akron OH
10.31 Dead City/Halo Live Sandusky OH
11.01 Black Circle Brewing Indianapolis IN
11.02 Livewire Lounge Chicago IL
11.03 McAlpine Meadery Beach City OH
11.04 The Mothership Mansfield OH

Black Moon Cult:
Kaleb Riser- Guitar/Synth/Vox
Kevin Lewis- Bass/Synth/Vox
Evan Scott- Drums

https://www.facebook.com/PsychedelicBlackMoonCult/
https://www.instagram.com/blackmooncult
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5D5iLfunYONp4hSAvAmn5z
https://psychedelicblackmooncult.com/

https://www.facebook.com/teepeerecords/
https://instagram.com/teepeerecords/
https://teepeerecords.bandcamp.com/
http://teepeerecords.com/

Black Moon Cult, “Supernova”