Sunday, 24 May 2026

DOOM/SLUDGE METAL MONSTERS - FROGLORD – “THE MYSTIC TOAD” VINYL REPRESS + NEW BONUS SINGLE “CROAK”



Black Throne Productions is proud to announce the long awaited vinyl repress of Froglord’s cult amphibious doom opus The Mystic Toad, arriving this summer alongside the brand new bonus single “Croak”, due for release on June 3.

Following the massive success of their sixth album Lower & Slower, the UK’s favourite Amphibious Swamp Doom outfit return to Loveland once again, delivering another monstrous collision of cryptid horror and swamp soaked doom in collaboration with the creators of the Frogman film saga.

Dallas Kyle’s journey into the mysteries of Loveland, Ohio continues in Frogman Returns, as Froglord once again provide the perfect sonic pairing to the film’s chaotic found footage horror. Combining swamp worshipping riffs, towering fuzz and cinematic atmosphere, the band continue expanding the mythology that has made them one of the UK underground doom scene’s most recognisable cult names.

The new single “Croak” expands the world of The Mystic Toad even further, serving as both a standalone amphibious sludge anthem and an essential addition to this definitive repress. Filthy, hypnotic and drenched in Loveland swamp energy, the track captures everything that has helped Froglord carve out a distinct identity within modern doom metal.


Originally released in 2021 in an ultra limited run of just 100 copies, The Mystic Toad has become one of the band’s most sought after releases, with fans calling for a repress for years. Partnering with Black Throne Productions finally allows the amphibian overlords to resurrect the record on vinyl once again, now featuring “Croak” as an exclusive bonus track.

The release continues the momentum built by Lower & Slower – Vol. 1, the band’s recent charity focused release supporting the Waterfowl and Wetlands Trust, which raised close to £1,000 for conservation efforts connected to the UK wetlands that inspired Froglord’s swamp dwelling mythology.

FFO: Electric Wizard, Conan, Weedeater, Acid Mammoth, cryptid folklore, swamp horror cinema, found footage terror

To support the release of “Croak” and The Mystic Toad repress, Froglord will tour across the UK this July for a two week run supporting Bat Sabbath, the Black Sabbath worshipping alter egos of Cancer Bats. Personally invited by Cancer Bats frontman Liam Cormier, the tour marks another huge step forward for the Bristol swamp dwellers following an increasingly explosive rise through the UK underground doom scene.

The tour also sees Froglord returning to Bloodstock Open Air for the festival’s 25th anniversary celebrations, alongside a debut appearance at Stoomfest London alongside bands including Stoned Jesus and Colour Haze.

Known for immersive live performances blending psychedelic sludge, creature feature horror and ritualistic swamp theatrics, Froglord continue building a world entirely of their own. Equal parts doom metal performance and amphibious fever dream, the band’s live reputation has rapidly transformed them into one of the UK underground’s most distinctive heavy acts.


TOUR DATES


July 12 – Nottingham – Beta, Rock City
July 14 – Manchester – Rebellion
July 15 – Glasgow – Cathouse
July 16 – Sheffield – Corporation
July 17 – Birmingham – Castle & Falcon
July 18 – Bristol – Electric
July 20 – Cardiff – Clwb Ifor Bach
July 21 – Brighton – Concorde 2
July 22 – Tunbridge Wells – The Forum
July 23 – London – Scala

August 8 – Derby – Bloodstock Festival (Sophie Stage)
August 25 – London – The Garage (Stoomfest London)

RELEASE INFORMATION

Release Date: June 3, 2026
Release: The Mystic Toad (Vinyl Repress) + “Croak” (Bonus Single)
Label: Black Throne Productions
Format: Vinyl + Digital

LINKS

https://blackthroneproductions.com/
https://linktr.ee/BlackThroneProductions
https://www.facebook.com/BlackThroneProd 

https://www.youtube.com/@blackthroneproductions


LINEUP

The current formation of Froglord consists of:

Benjamin “Froglord” Oak – vocals
Jordan “Caudata” Cross – guitars
Luke “Bufo” Clemenger – bass
Chris “Anura” Seldon – drums

BAND BIO

Since the dawn of time, mystics have prophesised the coming of an ancient amphibian bestowed with deathray vision and ectoplasmic slime. Emerging from deep within the mystic swamps of Bristol, UK, Froglord arise with their powerful blend of psychedelic doom, swamp sludge and colossal fuzz drenched riffs.

Formed in 2020 and inspired by everything from classic doom metal to cryptid folklore and found footage horror, the band have rapidly built a devoted following through relentless touring, immersive mythology and an unmistakable amphibious identity. Combining creature feature horror, towering sludge grooves and ritualistic live performances, Froglord continue their reign of swamp soaked terror across the underground metal world.

Thanks to Neon Leopard Promotions for the details.