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Creeping Death Signs with BLKIIBLK, Announces Third Studio Album and Summer Slaughter Tour 2026
6/5/2026, 10:57:02 PM
New Label Deal and Third Album Announcement
Texas death-metal outfit Creeping Death has entered a recording contract with BLKIIBLK, the heavy-metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group. The agreement coincides with the band’s work on its third full-length record, referred to internally as LP3. The signing was announced ahead of the group’s participation in the Summer Slaughter Tour 2026 Part II.
Recent Career Milestones
After the 2016 three-song demo *Sacrament Of Death*, Creeping Death released the album *Wretched Illusions* (2019) and toured with High on Fire, Carcass and Municipal Waste. The 2021 EP *The Edge Of Existence* expanded the band’s festival presence, including Psycho Las Vegas, South by Southwest, Sound And Fury and This Is Hardcore. Their 2023 album *Boundless Domain* featured production by Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and a guest vocal appearance by George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher of Cannibal Corpse.
Band Lineup and Guest Contributors
Current members are vocalist Reese Alavi, guitarists A.J. Ross III and Trey Pemberton, bassist Addrian Bijan Jafaritabar (also of SaintPeeler) and drummer Robert Dominguez. Guest contributors on recent recordings include Adam Dutkiewicz (producer) and George Fisher (vocals on “Intestinal Wrap”).
Tour Dates and Release Timeline
Creeping Death will join the Summer Slaughter Tour 2026 Part II, sharing the bill with Hatebreed, Terror, Incantation, Gates To Hell and Torture. The North-American leg runs from 20 August to 13 September, covering venues such as El Rey Theatre (Albuquerque, NM), House Of Blues (Las Vegas, NV; Anaheim, CA), The Arrowhead (Calgary, AB), The Fillmore (Silver Spring, MD) and others. To date the band’s discography includes one demo (2016), two full-length albums (*Wretched Illusions*, *Boundless Domain*), and one EP (*The Edge Of Existence*).
Official Statements from Band and Label
Frontiers’ global A&R head Mike Gitter said the label is “proud to be working with the legends of Texan death metal” and highlighted the band’s “shift in the metal landscape” and “second-to-none work ethic.” Band members expressed excitement about the partnership, describing the upcoming LP as their “most intense” effort and noting that recent lineup changes have reinforced their creative direction.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We're beyond stoked to join forces with BLKIIBLK. It took very little time to see how hard the label's camp works for their artists and it couldn't have come at a better time. We've been working hard on LP3 all year, and we can guarantee you — it's the most CREEPING DEATH record to date. We can't wait to see what the future holds being a part of the BLKIIBLK team.” — Reese Alavi, vocalist, Creeping Death
- “BLKIIBLK is proud to be working with the legends of Texan death metal, CREEPING DEATH. They were a band that signaled a shift in the metal landscape as they toured tirelessly alongside the likes of POWER TRIP, CARCASS, and the list goes on. They've got the riffs, the heaviness, and a work ethic that's second to none.” — Mike Gitter, global head of A&R, Frontiers Label Group
- “We've freely admitted that we are a selfish band, in so much as we really only wrote music for us,” — Trey Pemberton, guitarist, Creeping Death
Future Outlook
The band plans to complete recording LP3 later in 2026, with release details pending. Their Summer Slaughter Tour appearances will provide live exposure ahead of the album launch. No additional label or distribution announcements have been made.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All source material presents a consistent account of the label signing, upcoming album work, and tour schedule. No contradictory information or notable gaps were identified.
