The brand-new album from SUBMASQ and our first release through the legendary American label Willowtip Records.
 
Spirit Animal is our Fifth full-length album and one of our most personal records to date — an autobiographical journey through trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, collective memory, identity and belonging.
 
Across nine tracks, the album combines progressive metal, alternative rock and memorable songwriting with Middle Eastern instrumentation and atmosphere. It also features a special guest appearance by guitar legend Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal.
 
Recorded across the Middle East and at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden, mixed by Adam Noble and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Robin Schmidt.
 
WHAT THE PRESS SAYS
 
“The band’s most ambitious, mature, and introspective work to date.”
— Progressive Rock Journal
 
“They are excellent musicians, perform with confidence, and showcase a variety of sounds on the album.”
— Dead Rhetoric
 
8.5/10 — SaitenKult
4.3/5 — Metal Eclipse Reviews
 
Every Digipak CD ordered directly from our official store will arrive personally signed by the band.
 
TRACKLIST
 
Cardamom (feat. Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal)
Monuments
Mechanical Prayers
Calypso
Anger
Sanctified
Uman Inshallah
The Unlucky
Trust
 
SHIPPING UPDATE
 
The CDs are currently on their way to us and are expected to arrive in early October. All orders will be signed and shipped as soon as the stock reaches us.
 
Released September 18, 2026 via Willowtip Records.