#BREAKINGNEWS : Brazilian Modern Metal Titans RECKONING HOUR Drop Electrifying Third Album ‘Mantra’

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL — After more than a decade of pushing boundaries in the heavy music scene, Brazilian modern metal titans Reckoning Hour have officially released their highly anticipated third studio album, Mantra.

Featuring ten powerful tracks, Mantra effortlessly fuses the raw intensity of metalcore with intricate melodies, expansive synth atmospheres, progressive arrangements, and sweeping orchestrations. The record marks a major artistic evolution for the Rio de Janeiro-based group, expanding their Sonic signature into dynamic new territory.

A Journey of Reconstruction and Growth

The road to Mantra was forged through resilience. Following the release of their 2020 record Beyond Conviction (via Seek & Strike Records), the global pandemic disrupted the band's momentum and forced a two-year hiatus from live performances. These years of internal shifts, personal growth, and transformation deeply shaped the thematic core of the new album.

Mantra delves into deep themes of personal identity, choices, guilt, relationships, and human perception—presenting an unfiltered sonic snapshot of who Reckoning Hour are in 2026.

"For me, Mantra represents reconstruction. It’s a record that was born after a period of many changes, pauses and transformations... I wanted Mantra to show a more mature, more conscious, and musically freer band. It’s probably the work that best represents Reckoning Hour today." — Philip Leander (Guitarist & Producer)

Stream "Mantra" & Watch "Dark Skies"

To mark the release, Reckoning Hour have unveiled the music video for their new single "Dark Skies", directed by Daniel Marques and produced by Philip Leander.

  • 🎧 Listen to Mantra on Spotify: Stream the Album Here
  • 🎬 Watch the official music video for "Dark Skies":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XbBNM2dqxk

Behind the Scenes: The 'Mantra' Documentary

Alongside the album release, the band has premiered an in-depth documentary exploring the creation of Mantra. The film chronicles the band’s return to the stage post-pandemic, lineup evolutions, and the grueling production process at Lighthouse Productions in Rio de Janeiro. Featuring rare archive footage and raw interviews, it offers fans an intimate look into their journey of friendship, loss, and perseverance.

  • 📹 Watch the Making-of Documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-SouA0wKK4

About Reckoning Hour

Since forming in 2012, Reckoning Hour—currently featuring JP Pires (Vocals), Philip Leander (Guitar), Cavi Montenegro (Bass), and Johnny Kings (Drums)—have cemented their position as a core pillar of Brazilian metal. Over their career, they have shared stages with global heavyweights including Dream Theater, Killswitch Engage, In Flames, As I Lay Dying, Sepultura, Testament, and Angra.

Mantra was produced by Philip Leander, engineered by Cavi Montenegro, and mixed/mastered by Pablo Greg (Crypta, Edu Falaschi), with cover artwork by renowned artist Carlos Fides.

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