[Photo Credit: Juan Ibanez]
STORMRULER has announced the forthcoming full length offering, Morning Nautical Twilight, will be released on December 4, 2026, via Distortion Music Group (DMG) – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. The US-hailing black metal duo weave epic narrative storytelling through the track list of Morning Nautical Twilight. Alongside the album announcement, the band presents the first single, “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria.”
Vocalist and guitarist Jason Asberry comments on the new single release:
“We chose ‘In The Eye Of Umbria’ as the first single off of our new album Morning Nautical Twilight for a few reasons. It’s the second chapter in the Imperial Chronicles but the first that takes place in present day Aurelia, a realm spanning several thousand years with a vast history and many conflicts. It immediately introduces the listener to a few important characters within the world and sets the stage for the rest of the story.
Secondly, it’s a very standout track amongst the record. We explore a few new corners of our sound that we haven’t in the past but do so in true STORM fashion. It has the raw and driving rhythms of our heavy metal heroes, the mountainous and soaring leads that are heavily laden throughout this record while also keeping true to the many folk sounds that we hold dearly. We’re very proud of this record and can’t wait for you all to explore the pages of Morning Nautical Twilight.”
Emerging from the gloom in a high-paced fury, “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria” traverses through shadowy progressions in an untamable arrangement. Jason Asberry’s intricate guitar leads entwine through the driving momentum while ferocious shrieks unleash soar above, piercing through Jesse Schobel’s explosive percussion. Musically, “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria” incorporates a stylistic shift into groove-led rhythms and folk-inspired melodies, situating the track firmly in the immersive fantasy worldbuilding of Morning Nautical Twilight.
Pre-Order/Pre-Save Morning Nautical Twilight HERE: https://rpm.lnk.to/twilightalbumPR
Watch the lyric video for “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria” HERE:
About STORMRULER:
Born out of St. Louis, MO, the ferocious black metal duo STORMRULER is comprised of guitarist and vocalist Jason Asberry and drummer Jesse Schobel. Captivated by fantasy realms, the band’s imagery and sonic design draw from this theme entwined with historical elements.
The debut album Under The Burning Eclipse emerged in 2021, released via Napalm Records. This full-length was followed in quick succession by the sophomore offering, Sacred Rites & Black Magick, also via Napalm Records in 2022.
In 2026, STORMRULER signed to Distortion Music Group (DMG) – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music, releasing the standalone single “Dark Age Of Deception.” Plunging into a dark and immersive shroud of atmospheric layers and commanding intensity, “Dark Age Of Deception” signified the beginning of the band’s next incarnation.
With the unveiling of “Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria,” STORMRULER’s forthcoming full length Morning Nautical Twilight delves further into epic fantastical realms placing powerful storytelling at the core of their music.
STORMRULER Is:
Jason Asberry – vocals, guitars
Jesse Schobel – drums
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Morning Nautical Twilight Track List:
00 Prologue: The Weary Traveler
01 Chapter I: The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal
02 Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria
03 Chapter III: Council Of The Nations
04 Chapter IV: Subterranean Sorcery
05 Chapter V: Lanuthor’s Lamentations
06 Chapter VI: Open The Gates!
07 Chapter VII Morning Nautical Twilight
08 Chapter VIII: The Siege Of Belgorath
09 Chapter IX: Shadows Of The Starcrest
10 Chapter X: Winds Of War
11 Chapter XI: When The White Horn Sounds
12 Chapter XII: Engulfed In The Flames Of Oaken Pyre
13 Epilogue: The Imperial Chronicles
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About Distortion Music Group
Based in Orlando, Florida, Distortion Music Group was formed in 2022 by KATAKLYSM frontman and Hard Impact Management (WIND ROSE, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, SEPTICFLESH, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, and more) owner Maurizio Iacono.
DMG has released music from Scotland’s death/grind extremists MAN MUST DIE, as well as back catalogue material from world-renowned dwarf metal titans WIND ROSE.
Following the launch of its strategic partnership with Reigning Phoenix Music, the two companies have collaborated on releases from artists including SEVEN KINGDOMS, EX DEO, and STILLBIRTH.