Portland, Oregon doom-gazers MEGATON LEVIATHAN, who completed a successful run of tour dates with cerebral black metal behemoths Wolves In The Throne Room this summer, are set to begin work on their as-yet-untitled new full-length. The record, which includes a “smacked-out version of Judas Priest’s ‘Here Comes The Tears,'” according to the band, will be unleashed during the latter half of 2012.

Further comments vocalist/guitarist Andrew Costa on the direction of the new material: “The new tunes are dark but still retain the trademark MEGATON LEVIATHAN hooks and dreamy atmosphere fans have come to expect from us.It’s a transmutation of a lot of my personal experiences in Alaska as well as our recent trails and tribulations as a young band. It will be delivered in a way most everyone can identify with.”

The band is also working on a split release with LA noise band Actuary. Further details to be unveiled soon. In addition, the eclectic ensemble will kick off the new year with a short string of West Coast headlining dates.

MEGATON LEVIATHAN 2012 Winter Tour:
1/13/2012 TBA – Portland, OR w/ Winter In The Blood

1/19/2012 The Highline – Seattle, WA w/ He Whose Ox Is Gored

1/21/2012 TBA – Tacoma, WA TBA w/ Ear/2012 Control, He Whose Ox Is Gored

1/25/2012 TBA – Arcata, WA TBA w/ White Manna

1/26/2012 Eli’s – Oakland, CA Eli’s w/ Hazzards Cure

1/27/2012 The Tower Bar – San Diego, CA w/ Bridgejumper

1/28/2012 Yayo Taco – Las Vegas, NV w/ Demon Lung

1/29/2012 Mountain bar – Los Angels, CA w/ Actuary, Suffering Luna, Children Of God

1/30/2012 Elbo Room – San Francisco, CA

Earlier this year, MEGATON LEVIATHAN reissued their 2009 demo on limited-edition vinyl through their own Volatile Rock Records. Limited to 500 copies, the 35-minute production takes listeners on a cerebral journey that transcends far beyond the traditional confines of heavy music .