Label Description: Mothertomb emerged from the deep woods of Northern Michigan in 2025, forging a sound that is equal parts crushing weight and haunting atmosphere. Rooted in traditional doom metal yet unbound by convention, the band’s sound explores a broad spectrum of influences, from the hypnotic haze of heavy psych and stoner metal to the aggression of sludge metal and the dynamic complexity of progressive and groove metal.

Set for release on July 14th, 2026, Dying to Live is Mothertomb’s debut full-length album. Across its five tracks, the record explores themes of transformation, suffering, transcendence, and the timeless struggle between darkness and light. Drawing inspiration from Welsh folklore and the shadowed corners of the human psyche, the songs traverse landscapes inhabited by ancient spirits, inner demons, and the forces that shape the human condition.

The album unfolds through layers of metaphor, allegory, and introspection, inviting listeners into a world where darkness and illumination coexist. From brutal heaviness to moments of eerie beauty, Dying to Live is a journey through the depths of the human experience.

Created entirely as an independent DIY effort, the album was written, recorded, produced, and artistically directed by the band itself. Dying to Live stands as a testament to that labor of love, and we are honored to share it with the world.

Mothertomb:
Alice Gawlinski: Vocals
Chance Gawlinski: Guitar
Alton Minor: Bass
Mike Benitez: Percussion

“Dying to Live” was recorded in Charlevoix, MI at Death Box Records (2026).

Music written by: Mothertomb
Produced by: Alton Minor and Mothertomb
Lyrics written by: Alice Gawlinski
Mixed and mastered by: Alton Minor
Recording engineer: Alton Minor and Mike Benitez
Artwork Design and Illustration by: Alice Gawlinski