Baltimore, Maryland based Stoner/Doom Metal band Haze Mage have announced their second and final album, “High Fantasy,” which will be released on April 18th, 2026.
Check out the first two singles “Evil Candle” and “Ogre“
Haze Mage, the Baltimore-based purveyors of sword-and-sorcery Doom Metal, are set to release their highly anticipated full-length album “High Fantasy” on April 18, 2026. Coinciding with the album drop, the band will perform their final live show at The Ottobar during their signature Grim Reefer Fest, bringing their long-running riff-driven fantasy metal journey to a triumphant close.
Since forming in late 2015, Haze Mage has forged a distinctive sound steeped in Doom, Stoner, and Hard Rock influences, drawing inspiration from legends such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden. Their music conjures vast dark forests, savage beasts, and haunting mystical realms, earning them a dedicated following in the Baltimore metal scene.
Haze Mage’s debut EP, “Blood Mist” (2017, Grimoire Records), was praised by international outlets for its Atmospheric, Psychedelic, and unforgettable sound. Over the years, the band has delivered commanding live performances at Artscape, Days Of Darkness Festival (Maryland Death Fest), Shadow Woods Metal Fest, and Light City, while maintaining a strong presence at local venues including Metro Gallery, The Ottobar, Nevermore Hall, and Soundstage.
“High Fantasy” is an epic 9-track journey that represents the culmination of Haze Mage’s saga. As the band explains: “This album is the culmination of years of songwriting through an ever-changing world of soaring victories, eternal struggles, and finding support in those around you when you need it most. It’s also about mysteriously magical weed shops and vampiric brains flying out of bodies and terrorizing villages at night.”
Recorded between January and March 2026 at Tiny Castle with producer, mixer, and mastering engineer Noel Mueller, and featuring artwork by John DeCampos / Ghost Bat Illustration, “High Fantasy” delivers the full Haze Mage experience in both sound and story.
The band lineup for this final chapter includes Kevin Considine (guitar), Nick Jewett (guitar), John De Campos (drums), Scott Brenner (bass), and Matthew Casella (vocals). While Haze Mage will be taking an indefinite hiatus after April 18, they plan to continue Grim Reefer Fest, supporting the underground metal community they helped cultivate.
“High Fantasy” is available for Pre-Order on Bandcamp, with the full release arriving April 18th, 2026, alongside their final live performance.
Tracklist:
01. Pit Fighter
02. Evil Candle
03. Green Butcher
04. Golden Rider
05. Bat Brain
06. Howl Of The Night Pack
07. Ogre
08. Squadron
09. Sleepers
Lineup:
John DeCampos / Drums
Matthew Casella / Vocals
Nick Jewett / Guitar
Kevin Considine / Guitar
Scott Brenner / Bass