Emerging Australian melodic death metal force Naugrim unleashes their crushing new single, Desolation, a raw exploration of loss and the hollow aftermath of grief.
Combining the razor-edged riffs of At the Gates, the emotional intensity of In Flames, and the punch of early As I Lay Dying and Parkway Drive, the track is a relentless yet melodic storm out now with a haunting, light in the darkness music video.
Hailing from the mist-shrouded peaks of the Blue Mountains, Naugrim carves their sound with equal parts melancholy and fury. Desolation dives into the disorienting first days after losing someone close, balancing despair with fleeting moments of clarity. The accompanying video mirrors this struggle, contrasting shadows and stark light to reflect the song’s emotional weight.
“Desolation’ isn’t just about pain—it’s about that surreal, numbing oblivion where the world changed and moved on, and you’re left behind. We wanted to capture how grief isn’t linear; it’s complicated, angry, and sometimes strangely beautiful. This song is for anyone who’s stared at the ceiling at 3 AM, wondering how to keep breathing.” Greg McManus Vocals.
With Desolation, Naugrim solidifies their place in Australia’s rising metal wave, offering a cathartic release for fans of Dark Tranquillity, At the Gates, and early In Flames.
