Thy Sanatorium Announce Self-Titled Debut Album Out April 24, 2026

There’s something cool about a band that lets the music do the talking first and the names come second. No hype circus. No overexposed backstory. Just atmosphere, riffs, and a vision. That’s exactly how Thy Sanatorium are stepping into the spotlight with their self-titled debut, Thy Sanatorium , set for release on April 24, 2026.

The anonymous multi-national collective has been quietly building momentum with three singles that introduced listeners to their horror-drenched fusion of melodic death, black, and gothic metal. Now, with an eight-track full-length, they’re expanding that sonic world into something deeper, darker, and more immersive.

This isn’t just extreme metal for the sake of extremity. The band threads horror through the album as a narrative backbone. The themes feel unsettling but strangely familiar, like flipping through a forgotten nightmare that somehow still hits close to home. There’s a deliberate sense of pacing here. The record moves with intention, balancing raw force with brooding melody and gothic nuance.

The album was produced by founding member and lead guitarist Aries at The Sanatorium Studio, with mastering handled by Colin Davis of VILE at Imperial Mastering. That final polish gives the record clarity without sanding down its edge. It still bites. It just bites clean.

“This all started as a single song that we released just a few months ago,” says Aries. “It began with ‘Torment’, then suddenly here we are. I’m excited for the full album to be out in the world. Everyone involved brought their own talents and unique style. That’s why Thy Sanatorium sounds fresh and a little different, while still staying familiar and respectful to the genres we blend.”

That balance is key. You can hear the reverence for bands like Opeth , Dimmu Borgir , and Children of Bodom , but this isn’t imitation. It’s evolution. The melodic leads cut sharp, the blackened passages bring the frost, and the gothic elements add atmosphere without watering anything down.

Line-up:
Ra – Vocals
Aries – Guitars
Nyx – Guitars & Vocals
Crux – Bass & Vocals
Remus – Piano & Keys
Pyxis – Drums

The self-titled debut Thy Sanatorium drops April 24, 2026 on all major streaming platforms, as well as vinyl and CD formats for those of us who still like to hold the music in our hands. Because some records deserve to be experienced on wax with the lights low and the volume up.

Follow the band here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVEsjVCjzXH/

If the singles were the warning shot, this full-length is the door kicking open.

Website: https://www.thysanatorium.com
Bandcamp: https://thysanatorium.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThySanatorium
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thysanatorium
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