MOTHS Prove Their Deadly Sin is “Gluttony” with New Single, Announce Album ‘Septem’
You may not think of progressive metal when you think of Puerto Rico, but MOTHS are out here to make a believer out of you. Earlier today, the band announced the upcoming release of their second full-length album, Septem, along with its first single “Gluttony”.
Set to release on August 1, Septem is described as a “visceral journey through the Seven Deadly Sins, with each track embodying a facet of indulgence, obsession, and self-destruction.” All the classics are there: Envy, Wrath, Greed, and the aforementioned single.
Speaking of the album itself, Moths bassist Weslie Negrón said it was an interesting effort to put together as a band.
“Septem is our most ambitious effort to date. From traveling to another country to record it, to the addition of a new vocalist, and creating it all amidst a world in turmoil—it’s incredibly rewarding to finally see it out there. This album contains some of my favorite songs we’ve ever written as a band. You can feel our chemistry in these tracks, how we came together to make them happen, without any boundaries or ‘rules’ about how songs should be written. It’s an intriguing, unpredictable, and unconventional album, one that I’m sure will feel like a fresh sound to everyone who hears it.”
Known for mixing all kinds of genres, including death and black metal, progressive, psychedelic, doom, and stoner metal, MOTHS have carved out a pretty epic and aggressive tone for themselves.
As for the single, Negrón explained the concept behind “Gluttony”.
“‘Gluttony’ is about the seductive nature of overindulgence—the way excess can feel like an endless feast until you realize you’ve lost control. The song invites you into this world of limitless pleasure, where every desire is satisfied, but at a cost. The more you take, the more you need, and before you know it, you’re consumed by your own hunger.
“Jonathan (lead guitar), who wrote the lyrics, wanted each listener to feel like they were the one being tempted, not in some distant or abstract way, but in their own daily lives. Whether it’s food, greed, addiction, or any craving that never seems to be enough, the song puts you in that moment of temptation. The lyrics are meant to feel immersive, like a whispered invitation that slowly pulls you in. There’s a fine line between pleasure and corruption, and this song exists right at that tipping point.”
As for the music video itself, Negrón said the band wanted to do as much as they could to “visually represent” gluttony. So you know what that means — tons of food, people eating said food in an admittedly gross way… visually appealing stuff, for sure.
“For the music video, we wanted to take a direct and unfiltered approach to visually represent ‘Gluttony.’ To bring this vision to life, we brought in Drew Storks (Shy, Low), whose work not only captured the essence of the concept but elevated it to the next level. Alongside Ian García and Kyle Devorroh, they translated the theme into something grotesque and visceral—turning the sin of excess into an unsettling, visual experience.”
Septem will be released on August 1, but you can preorder your copy today.
