Blackwater Drowning unleash Obscure Sorrows + 2026 Tour Dates
North Carolina’s Blackwater Drowning is pleased to unveil their video for newest single, “The Sixth Omen.” The track comes off the band’s new full-length, Obscure Sorrows, slated to drop on February 27th via Bleeding Art Collective and Blood Blast Distribution (Nuclear Blast Records/Believe).
Blackwater Drowning is a five-piece US melodic death metal/metalcore band from North Carolina. Forged by singer Morgan Riley and guitarist Jeremy Bennett, the band is completed by guitarist Ron Dalton Jr, bassist Aria Novi, and drummer Aamon Dalton. Since the band’s inception, Blackwater Drowning has recorded two EPs and a debut album (Sonder//Satori) and has supported iconic acts such as Soulfly, Jinjer, Crypta, and many others.
The band is now set to unleash Obscure Sorrows. Mixed and mastered by Cryptopsy guitarist Christian Donaldson (Shadow of Intent, Suffocation, Ingested), the album features guest solos by Greg Burgess of Allegaeon, and Japanese guitar virtuoso Yo Onityan, as well as stunning album art by Giannis Nakos (Emperor, The Agonist, Aborted).
Elaborates vocalist Morgan Riley on “The Sixth Omen,” “This one takes its main inspiration from the folklore story of La Llorona [‘the Crying Woman,’ ‘the Weeping Woman,’ ‘the Wailer’], a betrayed woman, who in a fit of rage and despair, commits heinous acts that she spends eternity mourning. It tells the story of heartbreak, rage, regret, and despair, and ultimately a grim acceptance of what has come to pass.”
Adds Decibel, “…Blackwater Drowning ease you into the leadoff track, ‘The Sixth Omen,’ from their upcoming second full-length album with a soft, ominous orchestral synth opening that belies the mayhem to come. This five-piece… keep the synths in the mix, but a bruising volley of melodic riffs and percussive rhythms guide ‘The Sixth Omen’ from heavy to heavier as Riley turns herself inside out vocally. The track is ultimately a well-crafted and balanced melding of drop-tuned brutality and melody-infused passages.”
Watch “The Sixth Omen” video here, and the “Eye Of The Storm” video here.
In support of the release of Obscure Sorrows, Blackwater Drowning will be doing a run of dates with Butcher Babies in February, Filth in March, and Infected Rain in May, with more performances to be announced in the weeks to come. See all confirmed shows below.
Blackwater Drowning 2026 US Tour Dates w/ Butcher Babies, Eva Under Fire:
2/23/26: Radio Room – Greenville, SC
2/24/26: Reggie’s 42nd Street – Wilmington, NC
2/25/26: Scandals Live – Virginia Beach, VA
w/ Filth:
3/6/26: The Shop Live – Dunbar, WV
3/7/26: Lurking Class Skate Shop – Salisbury, MD
3/8/26: The Canal Club – Richmond VA
3/9/26: Zen West – Baltimore, MD
3/10/26: Reggie’s 42nd Street – Wilmington, NC
3/11/26: Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
w/ Infected Rain:
5/13/26: Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
5/14/26: Scandals Live – Virginia Beach, VA
5/15/26: Zen West – Baltimore, MD
Obscure Sorrows Tracklist:
1. The Sixth Omen
2. Devour
3. Eye Of The Storm
4. Incubus (Feat. guest solo by Yo Onityan)
5. Heir Of The Witch
6. Washed Out, Washed Away
7. Where Men Fear To Tread
8. Death By 1000 Cuts
9. Teeth And Claws
10. Chains Of Ages (Feat. guest solo by Greg Burgess – Allegaeon)
Find Obscure Sorrows presaves here and merch preorders here.
Lineup:
Jeremy Bennett – guitar
Morgan Riley – vocals
Aamon Dalton – drums
Aria Novi – bass
Ron Dalton Jr. – guitar
