Northamptonshire rock band Stormbringer will release their fifth studio album, Transcendence, through Attic Records on 4 September 2026. Blending classic rock and Heavy Metal with a contemporary edge, the band describe the new record as their most powerful and ambitious work to date.
Transcendence explores adversity, resilience, self-acceptance and the relationship between personal struggles and the wider world.
The album was produced by Russ Russell, whose credits include Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, At The Gates, The Wildhearts, The Exploited, Evile, The Haunted, New Model Army, Evil Scarecrow and Raging Speedhorn. It was recorded at Parlour Studios in Kettering, Northamptonshire.
“Every album captures a moment in time,” Vocalist Mike Stockley said. “Transcendence is about growth through adversity. It’s about recognising and accepting the darkness without allowing it to define you.
“The album confronts life’s struggles on both a personal and societal level, exploring the challenges we face as individuals while also reflecting on the world around us. These songs aren’t about offering easy answers – they’re about questioning, understanding and ultimately finding the strength to move forward.”
A journey through Stormbringer’s evolution
Transcendence draws on the personal reflection and emotional honesty of the band’s debut album, MMXIII, while continuing the broader perspective explored on their fourth album, AIIV.
Where MMXIII focused on Stockley’s internal struggles and experiences, AIIV looked outward at social division, modern culture and the forces shaping the world. The new album brings those perspectives together, examining internal conflict alongside challenges created by the world around us.
The record also addresses the concept of the shadow self, presenting growth as a process of understanding and accepting darker aspects of the personality rather than rejecting them.
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Transcendence track listing
- Energy
- Busy Doing Nothing
- Other Of 2
- Dirt And Bone
- Grow
- Cut The Vein
- All Along
- Whole Again
- Scapegoat
- Damn You All
Stormbringer are Mike Stockley on vocals, Ashley Smith and Darren Caven-Quantrill on guitars, Barney Byron on bass and Jon Paul Quantrill on drums. Pre-order Transcendence here.
