Northern Michigan doom metal band Mothertomb has officially announced their debut full length album, Dying to Live. The new record is scheduled to arrive independently this upcoming week on July 14. Recorded at Death Box Records in Charlevoix, Michigan, the album was produced, mixed, and mastered by the band’s bassist, Alton Minor, alongside the rest of the group.

Thematically, the five track collection explores concepts of transformation, suffering, and the eternal struggle between darkness and light. Drawing heavy lyrical inspiration from Welsh folklore, the record weaves allegorical narratives centered on ancient spirits and inner demons. Musically, the group builds a foundation of traditional doom metal, incorporating elements of stoner rock, sludge, and heavy gothic atmospheres to capture these sonic dualities.

Operating as a four piece unit featuring vocalist Alice Gawlinski, guitarist Chance Gawlinski, bassist Minor, and percussionist Mike Benitez, the group’s origins and moniker are deeply tied to their local environment. The name Mothertomb was specifically inspired by a historic April 2025 ice storm that devastated Northern Michigan, leaving the local forests encased in thick ice, a visually striking but catastrophic event that the band viewed as Mother Nature’s tomb. Dying to Live will be available to stream across all major digital platforms.

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