Premiere: Goat Major ‘Under The Moonlight’ – New Album ‘Death Comes Twice’ Lands 23rd October

Welsh doom trio Goat Major are making their return, and The Shaman is thrilled to bring you the lyric video for Under The Moonlight. The track serves as a menacing first glimpse into their upcoming second full-length album, Death Comes Twice, set for release on 23rd October 2026 via Ripple Music.

Following the relentless momentum generated by their 2024 debut Ritual and a string of devastating live shows, the Pembrokeshire outfit returns with a broader, darker sonic palette.

Visually, the video mirrors the track’s grim tone by layering the pinkish-red lyrics over monochrome footage of fog-drenched woods, full moons, burning candles, and roaring flames. It’s a hypnotic piece of visual occultism that perfectly sets the tone for what the band has in store for their sophomore release.

Press play below and immerse yourself in Under The Moonlight…

More On Goat Major & ‘Death Comes Twice’

Emerging from the mystic and historic landscapes of Wales, UK, is a promise of doom carved from the very stones of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

Formed in 2020 by Jammie Arnold (guitar), Simon Bonwick (drums), and Tom Shortt (bass and vocals), Goat Major operate with a strict DIY ethos – no gloss, no polish, no compromise.

Drawing spirit from the heaviness of Electric Wizard and the filth and fury of Motörhead. Goat Major conjures a sound that’s both primal and profound. Fuzz-drenched tones, pounding rhythms, and a sense of controlled chaos define their sonic identity.

A formidable power trio, Goat Major shattered expectations with their debut album, Ritual, unleashed upon the world in 2024 via Ripple Music. A rip-roaring romp through a gothic graveyard haunted by ancient secrets and dark whispers, igniting the soul with raw, unbridled energy.

Arnold’s riffs swing between sludgy doom-laden weight and a frenetic punk urgency, while Bonwick’s dynamic and relentless drumming drives each riff. Stripped back, loud, and unapologetically raw, the trio channel distortion and defiance into something that feels ritualistic as much as it does rebellious. At the centre, Shortt’s bass growls beneath his hauntingly melodic and eerily catchy vocals, pushing the atmosphere, melody and unbridled ambition without losing the band’s doom-ridden core.

Their journey of transformation and raw emotion continued as the band tore up venues across the UK, sharing the stage with the likes of Conan, Thunder Horse, Witch Hazel, Inhuman Nature and Troy the Band, and leaving an indelible mark at legendary festivals like Desertfest London and Stoomfest. Their unique blend of infectious melodies intertwined with sinister, haunted atmospheres struck a chord deep within. With each thunderous riff and haunting harmony, Goat Major cemented their status as one of the most promising emerging forces within the underground heavy scene.

Now in 2026, they will once again join forces with Ripple Music to unleash their eagerly awaited second opus, Death Comes Twice. With this new creation, they showcase their boundless creativity, weaving potent melodies and razor-sharp hooks that will grip your soul and refuse to let go. This latest album promises to be a masterclass in inventive darkness, a tapestry of haunting beauty and relentless power. Exploring themes of death, loss, medieval rituals, religious persecution, and generational hexes.

Where Ritual introduced their basement-born blend of occult heaviness and garage-doom abrasion, Death Comes Twice digs the grave deeper and dares you to climb in!

Death Comes Twice Tracklist:
01. Voyage Of Cetus
02. Firewalk
03. Death Comes Twice
04. Under the Moonlight
05. Wheels Of Gold
06. Sirens
07. The Sin Eater
08. Negative Church
09. Detached

Goat Major is:
Jammie Arnold – Guitar
Simon Bonwick – Drums
Tom Shortt – Bass, Vocals

Death Comes Twice, the new album from Welsh doomers Goat Major, releases 23rd Octobervia Ripple Music. Pre-sales are now available for vinyl, compact disc and digital downloads over on Bandcamp.

Label: Ripple Music
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