Wolves in the Throne Room announce new album ‘Estuary’ – video for the first single ‘Ghosts Among The Obelisks’ now available

Wolves in the Throne Room, the kings of American black metal, are back with their new album “Estuary”, due for release on 23 October 2026 via Century Media Records.

The band’s statement:
“The album is set 1,000 years in the future. Survivors of a cataclysm wander amongst haunted ruins. It is a world of mutant creatures and mysterious portals. Post-apocalyptic religion takes shape in a wild landscape.”

“Estuary” is a raw and unsettling album, characterised by the overwhelming sensuality of noisy industrial elements, which unfolds through a realm of warm rain, majestic forests and diffused starlight. Imposing percussion and seething gothic guitars liberate the listener’s psyche from all stagnation.

The first single, “Ghosts Among the Obelisks”, is out today, inviting listeners to delve even deeper into the band’s immersive sonic and visual world. The video, conceived and produced by the band themselves, is now available:

The band’s commentary:
“A warrior journeys from the plains of the old world towards a mountain sanctuary, passing through forgotten ruins haunted by ancient spirits. The land is patiently reclaiming what was once conquered, whilst the distant memory of the old world has faded into myth.”

Below are the various formats available and the pre-order link:

Ltd. CD Mediabook
Ltd. Gatefold black LP & LP-Booklet
Ltd. Gatefold Corroded Remnants LP & LP-Booklet (transp. orange-black marbled LP)
Ltd. Gatefold Estuary Mist LP & LP-Booklet (clear black dust LP) (500x) available only from EMP, Napalm Records, UK Indie Stores and in BeNeLux
Ltd. Gatefold Sea Wolf LP & LP-Booklet (transp. green-black haze + neon green & white splatter LP) (600x) available only from Evil Greed and WITTR
Digital album

Tracklist:
01. Estuary
02. Knights Of Tiamat
03. Foretold In Reflections
04. The Orca Cliffs
05. Ghosts Among The Obelisks
06. Wretched Spirits, Land Of The Light

Wolves In The Throne Room are:
Nathan Weaver – lead vocals, guitar
Aaron Weaver – drums, synths, voice
Kody Keyworth – vocals, guitar
Galen Baudhuin – bass guitar, vocals