Doodswens announce new self-titled album
DOODSWENS have announced a brand new album!
Titled Doodswens, the upcoming self‑titled second full‑length from the Dutch black metal trio is scheduled to be released on April 17th via Svart Records. Formed in 2017 by I., the band now perform live as a trio with R. on bass and P. on guitar, the upcoming album is the follow-up to 2021’s Lichtvrees, and is scheduled to be released in April this year, via Svart Records.
Alongside the announcement, the band have released the lead single Driven By Death, reflecting the Dutch nuance of doodswens—not merely ‘deathwish’, but Driven By Death.
Speaking about the single, band leader I. says, “for me, it was on the way back from a spontaneous adventure, full of music, new connections, and inspiration. A path without a plan and a journey without a goal, with only a very strong feeling that this is where I’m meant to be. With a misty horizon of endless asphalt before me, a large tree at the edge of the road, in the corner of my eye, screaming that this could just be the end… But what I felt wasn’t fear, it was happiness. With the thought that if I crash into that tree now, I won’t care at all. Because up until this moment, I’ve done everything possible, experienced every adventure, and each time, gotten up again and faced life with that gray cloud around my head. I have a death wish, so if it happens now, it’s okay, and I’m at peace with it. This was the moment I realized I’m not afraid of life. I’m driven by death.”
Watch the official music video for Driven By Death here:
Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new album below:
Track List:
- Driven By Death
- Verrot
- The Black Flame
- These Wounds Never Healed
- She Carries the Curse
- Devils Stone
- Vlaamse Vloek
Doodswens is set for release on April 17th, 2026 via Svart Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
For more information on DOODSWENS like their official page on Facebook.
