Doomy prog metal unit Moths announce new album and share single

MOTHS, the doomy progressive metal unit from San Juan, Puerto Rico, has announced the release of their upcoming studio album, Septem, due out on August 1st, 2025. As the first preview of the album, the genre-bending quintet is now streaming the first single, “Gluttony,” accompanied by a music video. 

“‘Gluttony’ is about the seductive nature of overindulgence—the way excess can feel like an endless feast until you realize you’ve lost control,” explains MOTHS bassist Weslie Negrón. “The song invites you into this world of limitless pleasure, where every desire is satisfied, but at a cost. The more you take, the more you need, and before you know it, you’re consumed by your own hunger.”

“Jonathan (lead guitar), who wrote the lyrics, wanted each listener to feel like they were the one being tempted, not in some distant or abstract way, but in their own daily lives,” adds Negrón. “Whether it’s food, greed, addiction, or any craving that never seems to be enough, the song puts you in that moment of temptation. The lyrics are meant to feel immersive, like a whispered invitation that slowly pulls you in. There’s a fine line between pleasure and corruption, and this song exists right at that tipping point.”

“For the music video, we wanted to take a direct and unfiltered approach to visually represent ‘Gluttony,’ Negrón shares. “To bring this vision to life, we brought in Drew Storks (Shy, Low), whose work not only captured the essence of the concept but elevated it to the next level. Alongside Ian García and Kyle Devorroh, they translated the theme into something grotesque and visceral—turning the sin of excess into an unsettling, visual experience.”

MOTHS’ upcoming album, Septem, is a visceral journey through the Seven Deadly Sins, with each track embodying a facet of indulgence, obsession, and self-destruction — from the corrosive jealousy of “Envy” to the insatiable hunger of “Gluttony” and the rage of “Wrath”. The album plunges listeners into a dark, immersive experience where desire spirals into chaos.

Diving deeper into heavier territory, MOTHS fuse elements of death and black metal with their signature blend of progressive, psychedelic, doom, and stoner metal, crafting a sound that’s both aggressive and atmospheric.

Septem was recorded in just five days at Romaphonic Studios in Buenos Aires, capturing the raw energy and inspiration of the setting. It also marks the debut of vocalist Mariel Viruet, whose range spans from haunting melodies to visceral screams.

The album was mixed by Walter Chacón (Los Fabulosos Cadillacs) and mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Between the Buried and Me) at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden.

MOTHS will be competing in the Wacken Metal Battle Caribbean on April 26th at La Respuesta in Santurce, Puerto Rico for a chance to compete for a spot in the Wacken Metal Battle finals at this year’s Wacken Open Air in Germany. In addition, MOTHS have announced multiple US appearances, see dates below:

4/26 – Santurce, Puerto Rico @ La Respuesta
8/06 – Philadelphia, PA @ Philamoca
8/07 – Baltimore, MD @ The Depot
8/09 – Somerville, MA @ Somergloom Festival

MOTHS is a Progressive Metal band from San Juan, Puerto Rico that refuses to be confined to a single genre. Since their debut in 2018 with Moths, followed by a split with The Stone Eye in 2020 and their acclaimed 2022 album, Space Force, they have proven to be a constantly evolving force in modern Metal.

But MOTHS is more than just music — it’s a full sensory experience. Their strong artistic direction makes every live performance more than just a show; it’s an immersive journey. Space Force put them on the map, earning praise from publications like Guitar World Magazine, Loudwire, Metal Injection, and MetalSucks.

They have shared the stage with bands such as The Ocean Collective, Circus Maximus, and The Well, and in 2023, they brought their unstoppable energy to the U.S. East Coast with The Chrysalis Migration Tour.

With every step forward, MOTHS continues to explore new sounds and challenge genre boundaries, proving that music has no limits when driven by passion and innovation.

Lineup:
Mariel Viruet – Vocals
Weslie Negrón – Bass
Jonathan Miranda – Lead Guitar
Omar González – Rhythm Guitar
Daniel Figueroa – Drums