THE BEAST

Houston Doom, Stoner, and Sludge Quartet Continues the Road to Altars With Another Dose of Riff-Driven Destruction

Houston, Texas heavy quartet Direlands have officially unleashed their crushing new single “Leviathan,” the latest chapter in the band’s ongoing campaign toward their forthcoming full-length album, Altars , due January 20, 2027.

Built from the weight and atmosphere of doom, the grit of Gulf Coast sludge, and the muscular attack of stoner metal, “Leviathan” further establishes the sound Direlands have been developing throughout their recent releases. Massive riffs, dynamic songwriting, and a sense of scale give the track the feeling of a soundtrack to a world already collapsing around it.

“Lay waste to the damned!”

“Leviathan” follows the release of “The Wizard” on August 26 and marks the second scheduled chapter in Direlands' carefully planned rollout for Altars . With the latest single now available, the band will continue unleashing new material throughout the coming months, including “Blood Moon” on October 22, “Ancients” on November 19, and “Doombringer” on December 16.

The campaign will culminate with the release of Altars on January 20, 2027 , followed by additional promotional activity surrounding tracks including “Darkest Light,” “Iron God,” “Irony God,” “Mourning Bell,” and “In My Eyes.”

Direlands features Troy Binegar on guitar, Jarett Dureell on vocals, Austin Clark on bass, and Tom Heyman on drums. The Houston quartet has carved out its own place within the American heavy underground, sharing stages with acts including The Obsessed, Duel, Warlung, and Stone Nomads .

The band's sound draws from heavy metal, atmospheric doom, and Gulf Coast sludge, combining technically sharp musicianship with precise, riff-driven arrangements and volatile vocal dynamics. For listeners drawn to the crushing heaviness of Mastodon, High On Fire, and Down , Direlands delivers a similarly weighty experience while maintaining its own distinct identity.

The band's foundation was established through the releases The Cave You Fear and Ascension , before Direlands began building toward Altars with the anthemic “Iron God.” The forthcoming album represents the next stage in that progression, bringing together the band's heavy, atmospheric approach with a deliberate visual identity and uncompromising live presence.

With “Leviathan” now available, Direlands continue laying the groundwork for Altars one crushing riff at a time.

“Leviathan” is out now.

DIRELANDS

Crushing Riffs Echoed in a Lost World

“Leviathan”
Out Now
Independent Release

For Fans Of: Mastodon, High On Fire, Down

Follow Direlands:
https://linktr.ee/Direlands

Contact:
Direlandsband@gmail.com