Dark cabaret metal specialists Tardigrade Inferno officially announced that their third studio album, ‘Hush’, will be released on March 5, 2026. This new project serves as a thematic successor to their 2023 record ‘Burn the Circus’, opening with the metaphorical sounds of a circus burning down and a phoenix rising from the ashes. The band has transitioned toward a more mature aesthetic for this release, featuring oil-on-canvas cover art by Milena Kress and the notable absence of their long-time mascot, the Tardigrade. To offer a first taste of the record, the group premiered the official music video for their lead single, “Hide’n’Seek,” which showcases their signature blend of ironic lyricism and retro-futuristic horror-movie keyboards.
The production of ‘Hush’ was handled by Vladimir Lehtinen, who worked to capture the ferocious energy of the band’s live performances within a precise studio environment. Vocalist Darya Rorria utilizes her versatile contralto to deliver dark narratives that range from tragic whispers to soaring, tense passages. This album follows the momentum of their June 2025 live release, ‘Made in Hell’, and aims to deliver a more sincere and tangible sonic experience. ‘Hush’ will be available in multiple formats including CD, digital, and four exclusive vinyl editions. Fans can expect a sound that is both familiar to long-time listeners and technically elevated, solidifying the group’s place at the center of the dark cabaret metal scene.
The ‘Hush’ tracklist includes:
- The Final Show
- Hide’n’Seek
- Deadly Fairytales
- All in your Head
- Dead Fish Smile
- Subatomic Heist
- I.C.D.
- Goor
- Hush
- Hypograph
- I Am Eternal