New York-based heavy rock four-piece GOZER have released their new single ‘Wayward’, offering another preview of their second full-length album, “Twilight Fortress”, due out on December 11, 2026, via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.

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‘Wayward’ offers another glimpse into the musical direction GOZER have been developing since their 2025 lineup change. Described as heavier, more dynamically expansive and musically adventurous than their previous album, “The Far Realm”, “Twilight Fortress” brings together stoner and doom grooves with desert rock influences.

One of the album's defining elements is the fantasy-driven narrative world behind its musical approach. Drawing inspiration from mythology, fantasy literature and the imaginative worlds of role-playing games, GOZER approach these themes not simply as a form of escapism, but as a way to explore human truths through metaphor and adventure-driven storytelling.

Developed through a collaborative creative process, the album features contributions from every member to its songwriting and arrangements. Its powerful riffs and groove-driven foundations are complemented by memorable melodies, vocal harmonies and atmospheric passages. Production and engineering were handled by Tim Lynch at The Recording Company, while mastering was completed by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.

Following the previously released singles ‘Time Walk’ and ‘Morningstar’, ‘Wayward’ appears as the eighth track on the album's ten-song tracklist.

GOZER's second full-length album, “Twilight Fortress”, will be released on December 11, 2026, via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records on vinyl and digital formats.

Listen to the new single ‘Wayward’ on YouTube Music.

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