UK Progressive Power Metal band The Spectre Beneath have unveiled the single “Plague (The Black Caress)” taken from their upcoming album, “The Devil’s Whisper,” set for release on July 17, 2026.
Stream “Plague (The Black Caress)” via the YouTube player below:
The album continues storylines introduced on “The Downfall of Judith King” and revisited on “The Ashen Child,” with the title track and “Forgiveness” expanding the Judith King narrative. Elsewhere, the band draw inspiration from Hammer Horror films on “Sister Hyde” and “The Man Who Could Cheat Death,” while “White Tulip” pays tribute to the television series Fringe.
Across nine tracks, “The Devil’s Whisper” combines Melodic songwriting with Progressive arrangements, bringing together powerful vocals, heavy guitar work and intricate lead guitar performances. The CD edition also includes the exclusive bonus track “Inferno (End of Days).”
Pre-Order “The Devil’s Whisper” on Bandcamp: https://thespectrebeneath.bandcamp.com/album/the-devils-whisper
Tracklist:
01. Plague (The Black Caress)
02. Sister Hyde
03. Germ
04. White Tulip
05. Conundrum
06. Waiting for Change (Instrumental)
07. The Devil’s Whisper
08. The Man Who Could Cheat Death
09. Forgiveness
CD Bonus Track:
10. Inferno (End of Days)