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Posted by Loren on March 13, 2026

From the Lair of the Minotaur
Lair of the Minotaur - I Hail I

Chicago, IL trio Lair of the Minotaur just shared "I Hail I," the title track from what will be the band's first new album in 16 years. I Hail I is scheduled to release on May 1 on The Grind-House Records, a follow-up to Evil Power (2010).

The lineup on this return record features founding guitarist/vocalist Steven Rathbone (7000 Dying Rats), drummer Chris Wozniak (Cöküs, Vanishment), and new bassist Sanford Parker (Twilight, Minsk, Black Cross Hotel).

I HAIL I Track Listing:

1. Emperor Of Dis

2. I HAIL I

3. Enthroned In Violence

4. Fucked Inside Out

5. Deepest Hell

6. Saturnus Reign

7. Prowler Twin Sister

8. Family Tree (Ethel Cain Cover)

9. Vulture Worship

10. Tartarus Apocalypse

LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR Live:

5/21/2026 Nevermore Hall – Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest w/ Bongzilla, Rwake, Avernus, Black Lung

7/10/2026 The Hideout – Chicago, IL * Record Release Show w/ Primal Code, Inoculation, Motherless

From the Lair of the Minotaur
Lair of the Minotaur - I Hail I

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