BLINDEAD 23
BLINDEAD 23 SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘IMMERSION I’
FROM THE NEW ALBUM DEUTERIUM, SET FOR RELEASE ON MAY 22
New video created by Tomasz and Natalia Semeniuk.
“true masters are at work here”
LEGACY DE
“A bewitching mixture of heaviness and ingenuity, Deuterium is a remarkably assured first foray”
PROG UK
“This kind of forward thinking, combined with the embracement of experimentation but still maintaining control of the reigns, is the very future of metal. It’s absolutely an early contender for album of the year as well.”
10/10
DEAD RHETORIC
“effortlessly, and expertly, blended with exciting and experimental ideas…downright desirable”
GBHBL
LEGACY DE
PROG UK
10/10
DEAD RHETORIC
GBHBL
‘Immersion I’ is the opening track from the upcoming album Deuterium and showcases some of Blindead23’s finest signature elements: crushing riffs from Havoc, harsh yet melodic vocals from Patryk Zwoliński and Roger Öjersson, and an outstanding drum performance by Paweł Jaroszewicz. The album was recorded & produced by David Castillo and mixed & mastered by Kuba Mańkowski.
“One of the most powerful moments of the album’s conceptual story, the track dives deep into the fractured psyche of a traumatised mind — a dialogue of inner voices trapped in cycles of self-destruction and unhealthy routines, hovering on the edge of complete hopelessness just before sinking into the darkest depths of the ocean of life. ” – Blindead 23
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
2.10.2026 – Szczecin, Kosmos PL
3.10.2026 – Zielona Góra, Kawon PL
9.10.2026 – Lublin, Zgrzyt PL
10.10.2026 – Białystok, Sześcian PL
17.10.2026 – Gdynia, Ucho PL
23.10.2026 – Wrocław, Łącznik PL
24.10.2026 – Rybnik, Odyseja PL
25.10.2026 – Poznań, TBA
Deuterium album artwork
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WATCH THE VISUALISER FOR THE FIRST SINGLE ‘DEUTERIUM’, BY MATT VICKERSTAFF
Blindead 23, formerly known as Blindead, is the new Polish avant-metal juggernaut led by ex-Behemoth guitarist Mateusz “Havoc” Smierzchalski, with a stellar lineup also including Roger Öjersson (ex-Katatonia) and Pawel “Pavulon” Jaroszewicz (Vltimas, ex-Vader, ex-Decapitated). Today, Blindead 23 have announced their much-anticipated debut album, Deuterium, alongside a new visualiser for the first single and album title track, out today.
This new incarnation of the band blends an atmosphere of early Blindead recordings – sludge and post-metal, with heavy riffs and mesmerizing electronics – into an evolved and elevated new form, while continuing to honour past material during their visceral live performances. Early compositions following the Blindead 23 “rebirth” resulted in the ‘Vanishing’ EP, followed by the 7” vinyl single, ‘Disposed’, which was the band’s first ever recording for Peaceville Records, unveiled in 2025.
Recently launching to the approving attention of the broader global masses following the announcement of their new deal with Peaceville, the wait for Blindead 23’s full length studio debut has been both gruelling for fans, and an arduous endeavour for the band itself. Recorded in 2023, then carefully moulded and refined over the following years, ‘Deuterium’ instantly captivates with its stratospheric soundscapes over the duration of nearly an hour of meticulously crafted and multi-textured, inspired metal.
The album itself is described as a conceptual journey and is one which manifests as an uplifting yet often sombre expression and reflection of the soul. And so, in continuing the momentum created in the wake of the band’s ‘Disposed’ track, the odyssey that is ‘Deuterium’ is a new powerhouse of unique, experimental and progressive metal.
‘Deuterium’ was recorded and produced by David Castillo (Opeth, Carcass, Katatonia, Leprous) at Studio Gröndahl in Stockholm in the spring of 2023, with mixing and mastering duties carried out by longtime friend of the band, Kuba Mańkowski.
Collodion portraits by Mateusz Detyniecki
BLINDEAD 23 ‘DISPOSED’ – WATCH THE FULL VIDEO NOW
‘Disposed’ was born in a moment of doubt. We didn’t know what the future would bring or if Blindead 23 even had one. And yet, from that uncertainty came a piece of music that carried us forward — a song shaped by atmosphere, emotion, and the need to express what words alone couldn’t.
Together with Roger Öjersson, now part of our core line-up, and our long-time friend and collaborator Kuba Mańkowski — who not only recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered the track, but also, for the first time, played a crucial role in the writing process — we created something that felt different, yet true to us. His creativity and talent made this song absolutely unique, and we feel lucky to have him on this journey with us.
Not long after, our path became clearer. Signing with Peaceville Records and Mystic Production opened a new chapter, with a full album on the horizon, recorded in 2023 with David Castillo in Stockholm. But Disposed deserves its own voice, its own space.
POLISH AVANT-METAL FORCE BLINDEAD 23 SIGN TO PEACEVILLE
Polish avant-metal force Blindead 23 are proud to announce their official signing to Peaceville Records. The band shares:
“Good things come to those that wait! It may have taken a while but the effort has been worth it. After two years of hard work, we are very proud to announce that we have signed a worldwide record deal with the legendary Peaceville Records & Mystic Production. Both labels will join forces to release our upcoming full-length album at the beginning of 2026.”
The new album – a 53-minute conceptual journey – was recorded and produced by David Castillo (Opeth, Carcass, Katatonia, Leprous) at Studio Gröndahl in Stockholm in the spring of 2023. Mixing and mastering duties are being handled by Kuba Mańkowski, a longtime collaborator whose previous work with the band has helped shape their signature sound.
“Joining the artist roster for Peaceville Records is something we as a group have aspired to since we began playing in bands in the second half of the 1990s,” the band continues. “We grew up listening to many of the classic albums released on the label. So we are naturally very excited and very much looking forward to what the future holds!”
Blindead 23 performing at this year's Mystic Festival. Credit: Karol Makurat / Tarakum Photography
