“Carrion Birds On The Ark” is the latest single from self-proclaimed post-skramz architects DREAMWELL. The riotous new hymn comes by way of the band’s Hymns For The Denial Of God full-length, set for release on August 28th via Prosthetic Records.
Cymbals nervously skitter, feedback pinches, and a menacing bassline sets the tempo for “Carrion Birds On The Ark.” Power chords groan beneath vocalist Keziah “KZ” Staska’s possessed delivery of a jarring singalong, “There’s a Virgin Mary water stain in the missing children’s poster.”
“It criticizes the long-running history of predation in the church,” he sighs. “It doesn’t make sense that God would let these people shuffle from church to church with their misdoings simply buried by the organization. Carrion birds loom and wait for vulnerable prey to expire in a safe haven. The metaphor reflective of priests who wait for the opportunity to strike.”
Watch DREAMWELL’s previously released video for “Plath Vs. Kafka Vs. Romance” HERE.
DREAMWELL has incited both a catharsis amongst a growing fan base and the applause of tastemakers since emerging in 2020. They organically evolved from Modern Grotesque (2021) to In My Saddest Dreams, I Am Beside You (2023). Flood Magazine praised how the latter, “twists the heavy-rock genre Rubik’s cube to introduce more confrontational metalcore sounds into the equation,” while Stereogum highlighted the lead single and attested, “‘Obelisk Of Hands’ takes DREAMWELL’s sound in an epic metalcore direction before going full-on screamo meltdown at the end.” Beyond further praise from ChaosHour with Matt Heafy, Loudwire, Knotfest, and The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle, BrooklynVegan raved, “In My Saddest Dreams, I Am Beside You is a post-hardcore triumph.”
In 2026, DREAMWELL turned their attention towards what would become Hymns For The Denial Of God. The group wrote together during in-person rehearsals, tapping into their chemistry. They also returned to Silver Bullet Studios in Connecticut in order to record with producer Chris Teti.
Everything boils down to intent. In the wrong hands, social constructs like religion will divide us and diminish our potential for unity. DREAMWELL unravels the contradictions, complications, and conflicts inherent within the misuse and weaponization of faith in a higher power on their third full-length offering, Hymns For The Denial Of God. Rather than levy a black-and-white attack against religion, the Rhode Island quartet — vocalist Keziah “KZ” Staska, guitarist/backing vocalist Ryan Couitt, bassist Justin Soares, and drummer Anthony Montalbano — considers the nuances and what happens when an entity meant to unite ends up driving us apart.
Ripping back the curtain and exposing what’s underneath, the group tightly harnesses the turbulence of torrential screams, off-kilter riffing, and pit-splitting rhythms into a provocative, poignant, and poetic 10-track collection.
DREAMWELL’s Hymns For The Denial Of God will be released digitally. Find preorders for HERE.
Hymns For The Denial Of God Track Listing:
1. Hypercrucifixation
2. Sissy Hate Machine
3. Anti-Christ’s Testimony
4. A Crisis Of Realization
5. Apostates & Gentiles
6. Plath Vs. Kafka Vs. Romance
7. I Dreamt I Survived An Extinction Event
8. Carrion Birds On The Ark
9. Your Ichthys Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore
10. Cherub Rock Of Gibraltar
DREAMWELL:
Keziah “KZ” Staska – vocals
Ryan Couitt – guitars, backing vocals
Justin Soares – bass
Anthony Montalbano – drums