# Aether Realm album release and single rollout

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> Updated: 2026-09-15T12:12:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

North Carolina melodic death metal band Aether Realm announced their fourth studio album, ‘Season of Bloodshed’, which is scheduled for release on December 11, 2026, via Napalm Records. The band indicated that the album’s themes of rage and transformation were influenced by the global pandemic, Hurricane Helene, and recent lineup changes, specifically the departure of guitarist Donny Burbage and the addition of Chris Jones.

Following the initial announcement, the band released the first single from the album, titled ‘The Blood Is Calling’. The track includes an animated music video and features a combination of heavy instrumentation, such as blast beats and guitar harmonies, with symphonic and orchestral arrangements.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Aether Realm releases new single ‘The Blood Is Calling’

Melodic death metal band Aether Realm has released the single ‘The Blood Is Calling’ ahead of their new album, ‘Season of Bloodshed’, arriving December 11 via Napalm Records.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aether-realm-releases-new-single-the-blood-is-calling

### 2026-08-27: AETHER REALM announces new album ‘Season of Bloodshed’

North Carolina metal band AETHER REALM has announced their fourth studio album, ‘Season of Bloodshed’, set for release on December 11, 2026, via Napalm Records.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aether-realm-announces-new-album-season-of-bloodshed

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