HEKATOXEN: Finnish death metal warriors premiere "Grave Reveries" single ahead of debut album "Obsidian Majesty"

Toilet Ov Hell hosts the premiere of "Grave Reveries", the new single from Finnish death metal outfit HEKATOXEN, taken from their forthcoming debut full-length, "Obsidian Majesty", due out on October 2nd, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records on LP and CD.

Following the previously released "Lost Souls Epitome", "Grave Reveries" offers another glimpse into the album and further demonstrates how HEKATOXEN have developed the raw foundation established on their "Utter Darkness" EP.

The track is built around the band's trademark razor-edged riffing and a forceful rhythm section, but its impact comes from the way HEKATOXEN keep the music moving rather than simply piling on heaviness. Sharp guitar work, measured changes in pace and clearly defined song structures give "Grave Reveries" a strong sense of momentum, while the band's Finnish death metal roots remain unmistakable.

Stream "Grave Reveries" HERE.

Hailing from Tampere, HEKATOXEN return with a record that tightens every aspect of their sound, delivering a darker, sharper and more determined expression of death metal. "Obsidian Majesty" moves through a landscape of razor-edged riffs, where heaviness never comes at the expense of movement: the songs hit hard, but they also breathe, shift direction and reveal a band with a clear understanding of dynamics.

Rooted in the classic language of Finnish death metal, the album does not rely on mere repetition of familiar formulas. HEKATOXEN take inspiration from the genre’s foundations while shaping those elements into focused compositions built around memorable riffs, strong structures and a tangible sense of purpose. Every track feels designed to stand on its own, equally effective through headphones and on stage.

Avoiding unnecessary complexity, HEKATOXEN embrace the power of well-crafted songwriting: concrete, immediate and uncompromising. "Obsidian Majesty" captures a band refining its identity, balancing old school instincts with a contemporary edge and proving that tradition can still cut deep when handled with conviction.