Agalloch release new single ‘The Watcher’s Monolith’

‘The Watcher’s Monolith’, from Agalloch’s remixed and remastered edition of “Marrow of the Spirit”, is streaming everywhere.

Remixed by Markus Stock and mastered by Gus Elg, the new edition preserves the album’s raw character while bringing renewed depth and clarity.

The stream is also featuring a raw 2011 live version recorded at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC, in addition to ‘The Weight of Darkness’, originally included in the 2010 tour box.

Official Audio on YouTube: 

All streaming services: https://agalloch.lnk.to/watchersmonlith

Upcoming shows:

• December 17-19, 2026 – Andkristni Festival, Reykjavik, Iceland
• June 04-06, 2027 – Prepare the Ground, Toronto, ON, Canada
• Sunday, September 12, 2027 – IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey
• September 09-11, 2027 – Meh Suff! Metal-Festival, Hüttikon, Switzerland

Formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1995 by frontman John Haughm, atmospheric metal outfit Agalloch built a celebrated legacy alongside longstanding members Don Anderson (guitar) and Jason William Walton (bass). Distinctively blending atmospheric black metal with post-metal, folk metal, and doom elements, the group gained critical acclaim through milestone releases on The End Records, including “The Mantle” (2002) and “Ashes Against the Grain” (2006). 

Their reach expanded further with 2010’s “Marrow of the Spirit” via Profound Lore Records, earning widespread recognition from major outlets like Pitchfork. Following creative and touring divergences — culminating in a 2016 breakup due to Haughm being the sole member desiring a full-time touring schedule — Agalloch reunited in 2023 with a focus on select, limited live performances.

The moniker “Agalloch” derives from the resinous wood of the agarwood tree (Aquilaria agallocha), a term founder John Haughm discovered in an old dictionary while searching for a name that captured “the aesthetic of wood smoke on a winter night.” Originally established as a project between Haughm and keyboardist Shane Breyer, the duo began crafting material in early 1996. Guitarist Don Anderson joined that summer to help refine their sound, culminating in the recording of their debut demo, “From Which of This Oak”, later that autumn. Blending prominent black metal influences, the tape featured foundational compositions that would eventually resurface on future full-length records. Shortly after completing the demo, bassist Jason William Walton officially rounded out the band’s initial lineup.