Hidden Gems & Guilty Pleasures: Deserted Fear (Germany)

Deserted Fear (Melodic Death Metal // Germany)

The rise of death metal trio Deserted Fear is both remarkable and thrilling. When the band was founded in the most appropriately named Thuringian city of Eisenberg (Iron Mountain), guitarist and vocalist Manuel “Mahne” Glatter, guitarist and main songwriter as well as producer Fabian Hildebrandt, and drummer Simon Mengs did probably not anticipate to end up at the forefront of the German scene.

Their debut album »My Empire«, which was produced by Swedish legend Dan Swanö, hit the metal crowd hard in 2012. Critical acclaim and enthusiastic reactions from the fans provided an excellent starting point for Deserted Fear. With each new album, the balance shifted steadily to the melodic side, yet the band never lost its vicious bite. »Kingdom Of Worms« (2014), »Dead Shores Rising« (2017), »Drowned By Humanity« (2019), and »Doomsday« (2022) all turned out as impressive milestones of Deserted Fear’s still upward moving career.

The Germans also worked hard to acquire a reputation as an excellent live act. More than 250 shows across Europe, headlining and in support of such iconic acts as Obituary, At The Gates, Morbid Angel, Dark Tranquillity, Overkill, and Insomnium among many others speak volumes.

With »Veins Of Fire«, Deserted Fear open a new chapter in their impressive musical career. Although the respect for their deep death metal roots remains easily audible, the levels of confidence and mastery displayed in the songwriting as well as an avalanche of hooks take »Veins Of Fire« up on a new level.

On »Veins Of Fire«, Deserted Fear have again driven their songwriting, sound, and musical prowess into new territories. While remaining true to their trademarks, riffing and melodies yet also the drumming have been given an update, while vocalist Manuel “Mahne” Glatter extended his range even further.

The lyrics on »Veins Of Fire« reveal Deserted Fear as a band very much concerned and engaged with the most relevant contemporary issues without any urge to preach or to demand conformity. The songs on this album reflect a world full of insecurity, injustice, and growing divisions. They portray human beings caught between despair and looking for new hope, while moving through dark landscapes – both metaphoric and real. They talk about lost ideals, the destruction of this planet’s natural environment but also about the unbroken spirit of defiance and the will to fight against oppression and those who aim to divide.

»Veins Of Fire« is scheduled for release on April 25th, 2025 via Testimony Records. Pre-order HERE.

Discography:
• »Demo 2010« Demo (2010)
• »My Empire« LP (F.D.A. Records, 2012)
• »Kingdom Of Worms« LP (F.D.A. Records, 2014)
• »Face Our Destiny« Single (Century Media Records, 2016)
• »The Carnage« Single (Century Media Records, 2016)
• »Open Their Gates« Single (Century Media Records, 2017)
• »Dead Shores Rising« LP (Century Media Records, 2017)
• »A Morbid Vision / The Path Of Sorrow« EP (2018)
• »The Final Chapter« Single (Century Media Records, 2019)
• »Reflect The Storm« Single (Century Media Records, 2019)
• »Drowned By Humanity« LP (Century Media Records, 2019)
• »Funeral Of The Earth« Single (Century Media Records, 2021)
• »Artifacts Of The Black Rain« Single (Century Media Records, 2021)
• »Reborn Paradise« Single (Century Media Records, 2022)
• »Follow The Light That Blinds« Single (Century Media Records, 2022)
• »Doomsday« LP (Century Media Records, 2022)
• »The Truth« Single (Testimony Records, 2025)
• »Blind« Single (Testimony Records, 2025)
• »Veins Of Fire« LP (Testimony Records, 2025)

Deserted Fear is:
Manuel “Mahne” Glatter – Vocals, Guitar
Fabian Hildebrandt – Guitar
Simon Mengs – Drums
John Gahlert – Bass (Live)

FFO: Bolt Thrower, At The Gates, Grave, Asphyx, Dark Tranquillity, Memoriam, Illdisposed, Hail Of Bullets, Unleashed

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well

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