Blackwater Drowning share new single ‘The Sixth Omen’ from upcoming album

North Carolina’s BLACKWATER DROWNING is pleased to unveil their video for newest single, “The Sixth Omen.” Now playing at Decibel Magazine, the track comes off the band’s new full-length, Obscure Sorrows, slated to drop on February 27th via Bleeding Art Collective and Blood Blast Distribution (Nuclear Blast Records/Believe).

BLACKWATER DROWNING is a five-piece US melodic death metal/metalcore band from North Carolina. Forged by singer Morgan Riley and guitarist Jeremy Bennett, the band is completed by guitarist Ron Dalton Jr, bassist Aria Novi, and drummer Aamon Dalton. Since the band’s inception, BLACKWATER DROWNING has recorded two EPs and a debut album (Sonder//Satori) and has supported iconic acts such as Soulfly, Jinjer, Crypta, and many others.

The band is now set to unleash Obscure Sorrows. Mixed and mastered by Cryptopsy guitarist Christian Donaldson (Shadow Of Intent, Suffocation, Ingested), the album features guest solos by Greg Burgess of Allegaeon and Japanese guitar virtuoso Yo Onityan as well as stunning album art by Giannis Nakos (Emperor, The Agonist, Aborted).

Elaborates vocalist Morgan Riley on “The Sixth Omen,”

“This one takes its main inspiration from the folklore story of La Llorona [‘the Crying Woman,’ ‘the Weeping Woman,’ ‘the Wailer’], a betrayed woman, who in a fit of rage and despair, commits heinous acts that she spends eternity mourning. It tells the story of heartbreak, rage, regret, and despair, and ultimately a grim acceptance of what has come to pass.”

Watch BLACKWATER DROWNING’s previously released video for “Eye Of The Storm” HERE.

Find Obscure Sorrows presaves HERE and merch preorders HERE.

Obscure Sorrows Track Listing:
1. The Sixth Omen
2. Devour
3. Eye Of The Storm
4. Incubus (Feat. guest solo by Yo Onityan)
5. Heir Of The Witch
6. Washed Out, Washed Away
7. Where Men Fear To Tread
8. Death By 1000 Cuts
9. Teeth And Claws
10. Chains Of Ages (Feat. guest solo by Greg Burgess – Allegaeon)

In support of the release of Obscure Sorrows, BLACKWATER DROWNING will be doing a run of dates with Butcher Babies in February, Filth in March, and Infected Rain in May with more performances to be announced in the weeks to come. See all confirmed shows below.

BLACKWATER DROWNING w/ Butcher Babies, Eva Under Fire:
2/23/2026 Radio Room – Greenville, SC
2/24/2026 Reggie’s 42nd Street – Wilmington, NC
2/25/2026 Scandals Live – Virginia Beach, VA

w/ Filth:
3/06/2026 The Shop Live – Dunbar, WV
3/07/2026 Lurking Class Skate Shop – Salisbury, MD
3/08/2026 The Canal Club – Richmond VA
3/09/2026 Zen West – Baltimore, MD
3/10/2026 Reggie’s 42nd Street – Wilmington, NC
3/11/2026 Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC

w/ Infected Rain:
5/13/2026 Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
5/14/2026 Scandals Live – Virginia Beach, VA
5/15/2026 Zen West – Baltimore, MD

BLACKWATER DROWNING:
Jeremy Bennett – guitar
Morgan Riley – vocals
Aamon Dalton – drums
Aria Novi – bass
Ron Dalton Jr. – guitar