Los Angeles heavy metal firebrands Death Dealer Union have officially pulled back the veil on the next chapter of their story, unleashing the cinematic new music video for “Cult of the Moonlight” and launching physical pre-orders for their long-awaited debut album, Dark Sister, due out September 18.

Directed by Margarita Monet and filmed by Fernando Cordero and Vicente Cordero of Industrialism Films, the video is a moody, moonlit descent into the world the band has been quietly constructing since their SiriusXM-championed cover of Ghost’s “Square Hammer” turned heads across the heavy music scene. If that cover was the calling card, “Cult of the Moonlight” is the invitation to something far darker and far more ambitious.

Watch the official music video for “Cult of the Moonlight” here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Death+Dealer+Union+Cult+of+the+Moonlight

Produced by the acclaimed Max Morton, Dark Sister is the moment Death Dealer Union stop being an emerging name and start becoming a fixture. Vocalist Kay Bellows anchors the record with a commanding, theatrical presence, backed by Doug Weiand’s crushing riffs and soaring leads, Brice Snyder’s thunderous low end, and CC McKenna’s relentless drumming. The result is a sound built on dark atmosphere, modern heaviness, unshakable melodies, and the kind of emotionally charged storytelling that rewards repeat listens.

Fans can secure limited edition vinyl, CDs, exclusive merchandise, and autographed pre-order bundles right now through the band’s official shop. On July 3, “Cult of the Moonlight” hits every major digital streaming platform, and digital pre-orders for Dark Sister open the same day — so mark the calendar twice.

To celebrate the album cycle, Death Dealer Union will play two intimate West Coast release shows:

– October 8 — The Viper Room, Hollywood, California
– October 10 — The Dive Bar, Las Vegas, Nevada

Between the buzz from “Square Hammer,” the striking new visual identity, and a debut record that clearly aims for the rafters, Death Dealer Union are positioning themselves as one of heavy music’s most exciting new acts. “Cult of the Moonlight” is only the first glimpse into Dark Sister — and if the video is any indication, the full record is going to be a ritual worth showing up for.

Pre-order Dark Sister and grab merch now at https://deathdealerunion.com/shop, and follow the band via their Linktree at https://linktr.ee/deathdealerunion to stay locked in ahead of the September 18 release.