Poland’s rising force in progressive and avant garde metal, Blindead 23, have officially announced their long awaited debut studio album Deuterium, set for worldwide release on April 24 via Peaceville Records.
Led by former Behemoth guitarist Mateusz Śmierzchalski, also known as Havoc, Blindead 23 represents a bold new chapter for one of Poland’s most respected experimental metal entities. Previously known simply as Blindead, the reborn collective has evolved into a formidable new creative force blending sludge, post metal, electronics and progressive ambition into a towering modern sound.
The announcement arrives alongside the release of the album’s first single and title track, Deuterium, unveiled with a visualiser created by Matt Vickerstaff.
Stream or download the single here
https://blindead23.lnk.to/Deuterium_Single
A New Progressive Powerhouse Emerges
Blindead 23’s lineup reads like a who’s who of European extreme music pedigree. Alongside Śmierzchalski, the band features Roger Öjersson, formerly of Katatonia, and Paweł Jaroszewicz, known for his work with Vltimas, Vader and Decapitated.
Since the rebirth of the band under the Blindead 23 moniker, the group have steadily built momentum. Early compositions resulted in the Vanishing EP, followed by the seven inch single Disposed, their first recording for Peaceville Records, unveiled in 2025.
Now, with Deuterium, the band present their first full length studio statement in this new incarnation.
Recorded in the spring of 2023 at Studio Gröndahl in Stockholm, Deuterium was produced by David Castillo, whose credits include Opeth, Carcass, Katatonia and Leprous. Mixing and mastering were handled by longtime collaborator Kuba Mańkowski.
The result is nearly an hour of meticulously crafted and multi textured progressive metal. Expansive soundscapes collide with crushing heaviness and immersive electronics, forming what the band describe as a conceptual journey. The album unfolds as an uplifting yet often sombre reflection of the soul, exploring transformation, introspection and emotional intensity through layered composition and atmospheric depth.
Formats And Release Details
Deuterium will be available in the following formats:
Limited double gatefold transparent red vinyl with side D etching
Double gatefold black vinyl with side D etching
Digipack CD
Digital
The album will be released worldwide via Peaceville Records, excluding Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic where it will be issued by Mystic Production.
Core Lineup
Blindead 23’s core lineup consists of:
Patryk Zwoliński on vocals
Mateusz Śmierzchalski on guitars, synths, piano and soundscapes
Roger Öjersson on guitars, keys and vocals
Paweł Jaroszewicz on drums
Deuterium was arranged and recorded collectively with contributions from:
Maciej Janas on guitars, piano and backing vocals
Vinicius Nunes on bass
Stephane Azam on synths
With Deuterium, Blindead 23 position themselves not simply as a continuation of past glories, but as one of the most compelling new voices in progressive metal’s modern era. The fusion of sludge weight, post metal atmosphere and intricate electronics signals the arrival of a band unafraid to evolve, experiment and redefine their own legacy.
