Italian doom metal trio SICKWOOD have released ‘Vultures’, the second single from their forthcoming debut full-length, “May the Surface Be Condemned”, due out November 20 via This Charming Man Records. The track is accompanied by a music video produced by Mara Sverdrup and Maurizio Fabio famà.

Formed in 2024, SICKWOOD describe their sound as Necromantic Stoner-Doom. Their music is built around the distinctive character of Orange amplifiers, heavy fuzz and sludge-infused guitar tones, with Mara Sverdrup’s vocals playing a central role. Throughout the tracks, Sverdrup shifts between clean, atmospheric melodies and harsh growls.

The band’s lyrical themes combine psychedelic elements with monstrous mythology. Their dark, metaphor-laden criticism of the modern world system unfolds through a narrative populated by chthonic deities and enchanted forests.

SICKWOOD took shape following a meeting between guitarist Maurizio Fabio Fama and bassist/vocalist Mara Sverdrup in December 2024. The trio was completed when drummer Valerio Urbani joined in September 2025. Following a series of hometown shows in Rome, the band entered the studio to record their debut album.

“May the Surface Be Condemned” was mixed and mastered by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio, whose previous work includes albums by Fleshgod Apocalypse and Hour of Penance. The album artwork was created by Coito Negato.

‘Vultures’ opens the six-track “May the Surface Be Condemned”, which arrives November 20 via This Charming Man Records.

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