Irish Progressive Metal outfit Uragh will release their forthcoming EP “Stalemate” on September 25, 2025, and for the first time in the band’s career, the record will be available on limited edition black vinyl. Pressed in Ireland by Anthem Vinyl, this marks Uragh’s debut vinyl release, a significant milestone for the band.
The EP’s first single, “Crimson Dove,” is out now alongside an official music video, offering the first taste of what is set to be the band’s most intense and thematically ambitious work to date.
Watch the music video for “Crimson Dove” via the YouTube player below:
— A Crushing Portrait of Paralysis and Control —
A searing follow-up to last year’s debut full-length “Maelstrom,” “Stalemate” delivers four interconnected tracks that explore the darker aspects of institutional control and personal deterioration in modern society. Themes of mental health breakdown, societal alienation, and the psychological toll of systemic oppression run throughout the release.
The conceptual arc moves from the mechanical warfare of “Perpetual,” into the circling predation of “Crimson Dove,” the grief-laden “Time Heals Nothing” (featuring guest vocals from Foelicitye), and culminates with the stark institutional imagery of the title track, “Stalemate.”
“Musically, we really wanted to bottle the energy of our live show this time around,” says guitarist Marcelo Varge. “It’s definitely a step up in intensity from Maelstrom, but the process was also more spontaneous. Time Heals Nothing, for example, was basically built from scratch in the studio.”
— Recording & Artwork —
Stalemate was recorded earlier this year at JSR Audio with producer Josh Sid Robinson, who played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s evolving sound. The EP’s striking artwork was created by Georgian visual artist Alex Malakmadze, reflecting the mechanical and institutional themes within the music.
Pre-Order “Stalemate” on Bandcamp: https://uragh.bandcamp.com/album/stalemate
Tracklist:
01. Perpetual
02. Crimson Dove
03. Time Heals Nothing (feat. Foelicitye)
04. Stalemate
— Live Shows – Ireland & UK Tour —
Uragh will support the release of “Stalemate” with a string of live shows across Ireland and the UK, bringing their formidable stage presence to the following cities:
Sep 26 – Dublin @ Sin É
Oct 3 – Bristol, UK @ The Gryphon
Oct 4 – London, UK @ The Dev
Oct 10 – Cork @ Fred Zeppelins
Oct 11 – Belfast @ Voodoo Belfast
Oct 26 – Limerick @ TBA
Nov 14 – Edinburgh, UK @ The Banshee Labyrinth
Lineup:
Craig Murphy / Vocals
Marcelo Varge / Guitar
Sebastian Sparr / Bass
Jason Hodgkins / Drums
“Stalemate” is released September 25, 2025 via digital platforms and on limited black vinyl pressed by Anthem Vinyl. Across four tracks, the EP crafts a bleak yet compelling commentary on mental health, systemic control, and the cyclical nature of human suffering, underscored by Uragh’s most urgent and visceral songwriting to date.
Formed in 2022, Uragh have quickly built a reputation for their immersive sound and cerebral lyrical themes. Their 2024 debut Maelstrom saw them appear at Wacken Open Air and take to the main stage at Ireland’s Siege of Limerick, marking a breakout year for the band. Now with ‘Stalemate‘, they venture deeper into territory that is as thought-provoking as it is sonically devastating.
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