Blackwater Drowning is pleased to unveil their video for newest single, “The Sixth Omen.”
Jan 13, 2026
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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.”
Adds Decibel, "...BLACKWATER DROWNING ease you into the leadoff track, 'The Sixth Omen,' from their upcoming second full-length album with a soft, ominous orchestral synth opening that belies the mayhem to come. This five-piece... keep the synths in the mix, but a bruising volley of melodic riffs and percussive rhythms guide 'The Sixth Omen' from heavy to heavier as Riley turns herself inside out vocally. The track is ultimately a well-crafted and balanced melding of drop-tuned brutality and melody-infused passages."
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:
Jeremy Bennett – guitar, Morgan Riley – vocals, Aamon Dalton – drums, Aria Novi – bass, Ron Dalton Jr. – guitar
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