WARFORGED Unveil First Glimpse of New Era With “A Bustle in Your Hedgerow” + Music Video

Warforged have released their new single “A Bustle in Your Hedgerow,” accompanied by an official music video and serving as the first glimpse of their upcoming album The Grove | Almanac, due out August 14, 2026. The Chicago outfit continue to refine their intricate approach to extreme music, blending technical precision with atmospheric depth and progressive composition.

“A Bustle in Your Hedgerow” unfolds as a complex and evolving piece, driven by intricate guitar work, shifting rhythmic structures, and layered sonic textures. The track balances calculated technicality with immersive atmosphere, creating a dynamic listening experience that constantly transforms as it progresses.

Throughout the release, Warforged emphasize composition over convention, weaving together dense arrangements and expansive passages that hint at a larger conceptual vision behind the upcoming album. The result is a single that feels both meticulously constructed and emotionally absorbing.

With this first taste of The Grove | Almanac, Warforged signal a bold continuation of their progressive technical death metal identity, delivering a track that highlights ambition, complexity, and forward-thinking musicianship.