SUBMASQ "Monuments" - Official Video @WillowtipRecords

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Progressive Metal and Ethno-Rock band, SUBMASQ (formerly known as Subterranean Masquerade) will make its Willowtip debut with the September 18 release of its seventh full-length album, "Spirit Animal".

Spirit Animal is available for preorders on CD/LP/Digital format.
Order via Willowtip ► bit.ly/spirit-animal-willowtip
Order via Bandcamp ► bit.ly/spirit-animal-bandcamp

Recorded across several studios, including the renowned Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden, Spirit Animal was mixed by Adam Noble (Paul McCartney, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves) and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Robin Schmidt.

SUBMASQ's new album is an autobiographical journey through trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, and collective memory. At its core lies a constant search for identity and belonging, expressed through nine new songs that embrace bold, accessible songwriting while seamlessly blending ethnic instruments with forward-thinking progressive rock. The album also features a special guest appearance by Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal.

This release marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band through its partnership with American label Willowtip Records, opening the door to a broader international audience. Alongside the album, SUBMASQ is actively expanding its global presence with festival appearances and touring across Europe, North America, and beyond, continuing to establish itself as one of progressive rock's most compelling and unpredictable live acts.

To date, SUBMASQ has released six full-length albums. Spirit Animal stands as the band's most ambitious and personal work to date, serving as a defining statement as they enter this new era.

SUBMASQ are:
Davidavi “Vidi” Dolev - Vocals
Golan Farhi - Bass
Tomer Pink - Guitars
Yalon Schori - Drums
Or Shalev - Guitars
Shai Yallin - Keyboards, electronics, handpan
Dima Kogan - Guitars (live)

Guest musicians:
Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal - Guitar solo (1)
Yatziv Caspi - Tablas (1)
Matan Shmueli - Percussions (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9)
Idan Amsalem - Oud and bouzouki (1, 3, 4, 5)
Oren Tsor - Violin
Noa Ayali - Cello
Roni Fishbein - Backing vocals (6, 9)

Produced by Tomer Pink
All music by Tomer Pink except 4, 5 by Or Shalev
All lyrics by Davidavi Dolev

String arrangements by Shai Yallin (1, 2, 5, 9) and Idan Amsalem (3)
Editing, guitar therapy and general support by Arie Aranovich
Drums recorded by Alexander Backlund at Fascination Street Studios
Vocals, lead guitars and cello recorded by Arie Aranovich at Polar Studio
Oud, Bouzouki and percussions recorded by Idan Amsalem at Black Knob Studio
Keyboards and handpan recorded by Shai Yallin at Synth-O-Rama Studio
Art by Yalon Schori and Shay Darvish
Mask by Moran Gross

Video by Lynx.Videography

Videographers:
Yoni Sherman
Jonathan Ohanna
Roman Plotkin
Jonathan Dreamer

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instagram.com/submasq
youtube.com/@Submasq

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willowtip.com
facebook.com/willowtip
willowtip.bandcamp.com
instagram.com/willowtiprecords
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bit.ly/willowtipspotify

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