Swedish heavy metal trio Sandstorm have unleashed their new video for “Close Combat”, now streaming via the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal (NWOTHM).
The track is the second single from their upcoming mini-album Dungeon of Death, set for release May 22, 2026 through Dying Victims Productions.
Classic Steel, Dungeon Energy
Sandstorm continue to fly the flag for pure, unfiltered heavy metal, drawing heavily from:
• New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM)
• Classic Swedish underground metal
• Raw ’80s analog aesthetics
“Close Combat” captures that essence with:
• Galloping riffs
• Battle-ready energy
• A warm, vintage production that feels straight out of 1982
The Mini-Album — Dungeon of Death
Following earlier releases Time to Strike (2019) and Desert Warrior (2021), the new record leans even further into:
• Rock ’n’ roll roots of heavy metal
• A stripped-down, punchy power-trio sound
• Medieval, dungeon-crawling atmosphere
Tracklist:
1. Dungeon of Death
2. Slave to Sin
3. Death After Life
4. Close Combat
5. Storm the Gate
6. The Bird
The Band
Formed in 2017, Sandstorm features:
• Stevie Whiteless
• Reptile Anderson
• PJ LaGriffe
A no-frills trio delivering high-speed, leather-clad heavy metal with total conviction.