Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
On 16th January 2026, blackened deathcore quintet Ov Sulfur will release their sophomore album, “Endless”, via Century Media Records. Propelled by the vocalisations of frontman Ricky Hoover, Ov Sulfur pushes the boundaries of their deathcore origins on this upcoming record, simultaneously embracing black metal while exploring a surprising degree of melody that never dilutes their genre-decimating approach. Watch the video for the new single ‘Wither‘ now here (the group’s first track to feature ONLY clean singing!).
Vocalist Ricky Hoover and guitarist/vocalist Chase Wilson split lead vocals on ‘Wither‘ since the song is about the passing of their grandparents, to whom it is dedicated (in addition to bassist Josh Bearden’s late father).
Chase Wilson comments:
“We know ‘Wither’ is different and that it’s not the norm for bands like us to do a song like this, but we felt we had to honour our families and in doing so created something very special to us in the process. I had a lot I wanted to say about my grandparents’ passing, as I was very close to them and had a multitude of different emotions I needed to express. Ricky allowed me the honour of splitting singing duties on this song with him, as we joined each other in grief and mourning.
“My grandfather worked as an MC back in the days of Sinatra, The Rat Pack and artists like that. It was always his dream to make it in show business and be on a record some day. It’s bittersweet we were able to make it happen for him after his passing (he’s the voice clip at the end of the song). I wish he was around to hear it.”
Ricky Hoover comments:
“My grandmother was the glue that held my family together. She was the strongest person I’ve ever known and had the ability to forgive those who wronged her, a quality I wish I had. She was truly the best example of what being a good person is. She watched my siblings and I almost every day while my parents were at work, so we were always incredibly close. I used to call her on my way home from work, fill her in on things and just talk. Now I still find myself calling everyone I know on the drive because of how much I miss the talks we had.
“After she died I had so many nights spent awake alone wishing I could share in the belief I’d see her or hear her voice again: hours desperately trying to give myself the false hope I would. Eventually, I reached the cold realisation that I never would. Some nights I still find myself lost and trying to lose myself in that hope…or delusion.
“The voicemails (of her wishing me a Merry Christmas or that she hopes I have a good show) were something I couldn’t even force myself to listen to until the day I recorded this song. I sent all the ones I had into the studio prior to me going. These were the ones chosen. She always said she wished I sang more in my music, so that’s what I did. I wish she was around to hear it.”
Pre-order “Endless” in various formats now here, and listen to the previously released singles below:
On their upcoming sophomore album, Ov Sulfur delve deeper into the darkened sonic landscapes that defined the Las Vegas quintet’s 2023 landmark debut, “The Burden Ov Faith”. Catapulted by the return of ex-Suffokate vocalist Ricky Hoover, Ov Sulfur take a more metaphorical approach to the disdain for religion that drove their previous material. What would actually happen if eternal life existed? Eternal doubt, longing, grief, fear and more would drive humans mad. The message comes through loud and clear atop Leviathvn’s pummelling drums, with guitarist/vocalist Chase Wilson’s gravelly singing complementing Hoover; the vocal attack is pushed further live by latest additions bassist Josh Bearden and guitarist Christian Becker, bringing their performance to the next level.
The vocal dynamics and melodic choruses are extended to the max on “Endless”; songs like the hard rocking ‘Wither‘ and ballad ‘Endless//Loveless‘ are a logical extension to the band’s realisation that Ricky could belt with the best of ’em.
“I was originally only going to sing a soft intro to ‘Earthen’ on our last album,” reveals Hoover. “Once Chase and our vocal producer [for that album] Morgoth heard it, we reworked a bunch of stuff for me to sing more. That’s pushed further here. Chase even taught me to do falsetto in-studio (he actually took a video on his phone where I looked genuinely shocked I hit the notes because it was so new to me).”
Wilson expands on the vocal growth: “There is a lot of vocal interplay between the two of us, hinted at on ‘The Burden Ov Faith’s ‘The Inglorious Archetype,’ inspired by Alice In Chains’ Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell. You can hear that on ‘Evermore,’ and we practically split ‘Wither’ down the middle; the song is about us both losing grandparents, so it’s super personal.”
That dynamism is helped along by vocal features from Johnny Ciardullo (Carcosa), Josh Davies (Ingested) and Alan Grnja (Distant), joining Ov Sulfur’s illustrious guest list that includes Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage, Light the Torch), Alex Terrible (Slaughter to Prevail) and many more.
Having already proved themselves as a formidable live act, touring with the likes of Lorna Shore, Signs of the Swarm, and Nekrogoblikon, OV SULFUR will be back on the road again this November/December – this time for an extensive North American trek with Ingested, Distant, Cell, and Crucifiction. Find the full list of upcoming dates here.
TRACKLISTING
1. Endless//Godless
2. Seed
3. Forlorn
4. Vast Eternal
5. Wither
6. Evermore
7. Dread (feat. Josh Davies of Ingested)
8. Bleak (feat. Johnny Ciardullo of Carcosa)
9. A World Away (feat. Alan Grjna of Distant)
10. Endless//Loveless
BAND MEMBERS
Ricky Hoover – vocals
Chase Wilson – guitars, vocals
Leviathvn – drums
Josh Bearden – bass
Christian Becker – guitars
