With their new single "Genesis", Metalcore/ Post-Hardcore standouts Elwood Stray grant one last glimpse into their upcoming new album "Descending" which stands to be released on January 23rd, 2026, via Out Of Line Music. "Genesis" is now available on all streaming platforms alongside a new music video now available on YouTube!
>> Check out "Genesis" now: https://elwoodstray.lnk.to/Genesis
>> Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/0a1bu-z99NA
A TASTE OF WHAT’S TO COME: NEW ALBUM “DESCENDING” OUT JANUARY 23, 2026
After their acclaimed debut “Gone With The Flow”, Germany’s genre-blending heavyweights return with a powerful new full-length in 2026 that pushes their sound further into darker, more dynamic territory.
“Genesis” is the last preview of Elwood Stray’s upcoming sophomore album Descending, set for release on January 23, 2026 via Out Of Line Music. The album is now available for pre-order in multiple formats, including:
- Limited Pearl Northern Light Vinyl
- Limited Ink Spot Vinyl
- CD Digipack
- Korean KiT Jewelcase
>> Now available for pre-order: https://elwoodstray.lnk.to/Descending
>> Full Album Promo: https://outofline.haulix.com/Public/View/136715
ABOUT ELWOOD STRAY
Elwood Stray is a rising force in Germany’s heavy music scene. Formed in Essen in 2016, the band quickly gained attention through a series of independently released singles before signing to Out Of Line Music in 2022. Their debut album “Gone With The Flow” dropped in 2023 and amassed over 6 million streams in its first year, solidifying their reputation as one of the genre’s most exciting new names.
They’ve shared stages with global heavyweights like Bad Omens, The Plot In You, and The Ghost Inside, and made festival appearances at Summer Breeze, Full Force, Takedown (UK), Vainstream, and Impericon. 2025 saw them tour with Stick To Your Guns, further fuelling their rise.
Now they're gearing up for their co-headliner tour with Our Mirage starting January 2026 right in time with their album release:
2026 Descending Into Fracture Co-Headline Tour with Our Promise
Music Forge Festival
