BLINDEAD 23 SHARE ‘IMMERSION I’, THE SECOND SINGLE FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM DEUTERIUM (OUT ON 22nd MAY, PEACEVILLE)
THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM FROM POLAND’S NEW LEADING LIGHT OF PROGRESSIVE METAL, FEATURING FORMER MEMBERS OF BEHEMOTH AND KATATONIA
“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
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 shared ‘Immersion I’, the second single from their upcoming album Deuterium alongside a new video created by Tomasz and Natalia Semeniuk.
‘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.
WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘IMMERSION I’, CREATED BY TOMASZ AND NATALIA SEMENIUK
“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
STREAM/DOWNLOAD THE NEW SINGLE ‘IMMERSION I’
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.
BLINDEAD 23 – DEUTERIUM
Immersion I [07:42]
Immersion II [10:52]
Wither [03:39]
Worst Laid Plans [10:45]
Deuterium [07:46]
Towards the Dark [06:53]
You Are the Universe [06:04]
‘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.
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
Blindead 23’s debut album Deuterium will be released on 22nd May 2026. Worldwide on Peaceville excluding Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic (Mystic Production).
Blindead 23’s core lineup is:
Patryk Zwoliński – vocals
Mateusz Śmierzchalski – guitars, synths, piano & soundcapes
Roger Öjersson – guitars, keys & vocals
Paweł Jaroszewicz – drums
‘Deuterium’ was arranged and recorded collectively with:
Maciej Janas – guitars, piano & backing vocals
Vinicius Nunes – bass
Stephane Azam – synths
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