Video Premiere: Froglord ‘Croak’ – Swamp-Soaked Sludge From ‘The Mystic Toad’ Repress

Emerging once again from the Bristolian mire, the amphibious overlords known as Froglord return to deliver another dose of thick, fuzz-heavy sludge. Today, The Shaman is proud to host the exclusive premiere for their video, Croak. The track features as a bonus addition for the long-awaited vinyl repress of their 2021 cult favourite, The Mystic Toad, which is set for release via Black Throne Productions. This reissue finally brings one of the band’s most sought-after recordings back to the physical realm, bolstered by this extra serving of swamp-worshipping filth.

Croak captures the band in their element, delivering the kind of massive, mud-caked riffs and ritualistic grooves that have become their signature. The accompanying video provides a window into their world, utilising footage that captures the energy and theatricality of their live performances. It’s a dense and hypnotic that feels right at home alongside the murky atmosphere of the original record, further expanding the ‘creature feature’ mythology that has made Froglord such a distinct force in the underground.

Dive into the slime and check out the video for Croak below…

More On Froglord & ‘The Mystic Toad’ Vinyl Repress

Black Throne Productions is proud to announce the long-awaited vinyl repress of Froglord’s cult amphibious doom opus The Mystic Toad, arriving this summer alongside the brand-new bonus single Croak.

Following the massive success of their sixth album, Lower & Slower, the UK’s favourite amphibious swamp doom outfit return to Loveland once again, delivering another monstrous collision of cryptid horror and swamp-soaked doom in collaboration with the creators of the Frogman film saga.

Dallas Kyle’s journey into the mysteries of Loveland, Ohio continues in Frogman Returns, as Froglord once again provide the perfect sonic pairing to the film’s chaotic found footage horror. Combining swamp worshipping riffs, towering fuzz and cinematic atmosphere, the band continue expanding the mythology that has made them one of the UK underground doom scene’s most recognisable cult names.

The new single Croak expands the world of The Mystic Toad even further, serving as both a standalone amphibious sludge anthem and an essential addition to this definitive repress. Filthy, hypnotic and drenched in Loveland swamp energy, the track captures everything that has helped Froglord carve out a distinct identity within modern doom metal.

Originally released in 2021 in an ultra-limited run of just 100 copies, The Mystic Toad has become one of the band’s most sought after releases, with fans calling for a repress for years. Partnering with Black Throne Productions finally allows the amphibian overlords to resurrect the record on vinyl once again, now featuring Croak as an exclusive bonus track.

The release continues the momentum built by Lower & Slower – Vol. 1, the band’s recent charity focused release supporting the Waterfowl and Wetlands Trust, which raised close to £1,000 for conservation efforts connected to the UK wetlands that inspired Froglord’s swamp dwelling mythology.

To support the release of Croak and The Mystic Toad repress, Froglord will tour across the UK this July for a two-week run supporting Bat Sabbath, the Black Sabbath worshipping alter egos of Cancer Bats. Personally invited by their frontman Liam Cormier, the tour marks another huge step forward for the Bristol swamp dwellers following an increasingly explosive rise through the UK underground doom scene.

The tour also sees Froglord returning to Bloodstock Open Air for the 25th anniversary celebrations, alongside a debut appearance at Stoomfest London alongside bands including Stoned Jesus and Colour Haze.

Known for immersive live performances blending psychedelic sludge, creature feature horror and ritualistic swamp theatrics, Froglord continue building a world entirely of their own. Equal parts doom metal performance and amphibious fever dream, the band’s live reputation has rapidly transformed them into one of the UK underground’s most distinctive heavy acts.

The Mystic Toad Tracklist:
01. They Came From Saturn
02. First Contact
03. Green Inferno
04. The Mystic Toad
05. Into The Vortex
06. Ancestors
07. Alliance
08. Croak

The current formation of Froglord consists of:
Benjamin ‘Froglord’ Oak – Vocals
Jordan ‘Caudata’ Cross – Guitars
Luke ‘Bufo’ Clemenger – Bass
Chris ‘Anura’ Seldon – Drums

2026 Tour Dates
July 12 – Nottingham – Beta, Rock City
July 14 – Manchester – Rebellion
July 15 – Glasgow – Cathouse
July 16 – Sheffield – Corporation
July 17 – Birmingham – Castle & Falcon
July 18 – Bristol – Electric
July 20 – Cardiff – Clwb Ifor Bach
July 21 – Brighton – Concorde 2
July 22 – Tunbridge Wells – The Forum
July 23 – London – Scala
August 8 – Derby – Bloodstock Festival (Sophie Stage)
August 25 – London – The Garage (Stoomfest London)

The Mystic Toad vinyl repress from swamp sludgers Froglordwill be released via Black Throne Productions and pre-sales are now available over on the label’s webstore.

Label: Black Throne Productions
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