Hidden Gems & Guilty Pleasures: Soul Demise (Germany)
Soul Demise (Melodic Death Metal // Germany)
Founded in 1993 in Neumarkt, Germany, Soul Demise delivers powerful death metal with aggressive riffs, complex structures and melodic elements. Originally called Inhuman, they rebranded in 1998. With intense energy and deep lyrics, they have earned a solid place in the scene.
Soul Demise from Bavaria returns in 2025 with their new album »Against The Abyss«. Staying true to their roots, the band continues to deliver a dynamic mix of brutal intensity and intricate melodies, a style they’ve embodied since 1993. Their upcoming album showcases their evolution and cements their status in death metal.
This new release maintains the band’s trademark sound while offering a fresh and more open production, reflecting their growth and willingness to evolve within the melodic death metal landscape. Fans will recognize their signature blend of Gothenburg-inspired elements and modern energy, making this album both familiar and exciting.
»Against The Abyss« was mixed and mastered by Kohlekeller Studio, lending a crisp and powerful sound to the material. At its core, the album showcases Soul Demise’s passion for combining relentless aggression with striking melodies, proving their dedication to pushing their music forward.
»Against The Abyss« is set for release on March 21st, 2025 via Apostasy Records. Available on CD, Vinyl, Cassette and digital platforms. Pre-order HERE.
Discography:
• »Farewell To The Flesh« EP (1998)
• »Beyond Human Perception« LP (Gutter Records, 2000)
• »In Vain« LP (Season Of Mist, 2003)
• »Blind« LP (Remedy Records, 2005)
• »Death Grind And Thrash Box« Split (Season Of Mist, 2006)
• »Acts Of Hate« LP (Remission Records, 2009)
• »Sindustry« LP (Remission Records, 2010)
• »Thin Red Line« LP (Apostasy Records, 2017)
• »Broken Skin« Single (Apostasy Records, 2023)
• »Destiny’s Edge« Single (Apostasy Records, 2025)
• »Against The Abyss« LP (Apostasy Records, 2025)
Soul Demise is:
Roman Zimmerhackel – Vocals
Alexander Hagenauer – Guitars
Andreas Schuhmeier – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Dennis Schneider – Bass
Jan Sotiriu – Drums
FFO: At The Gates, Fall Of Serenity, The Absence, Heaven Shall Burn, Mourning Caress, All That Remains, Soilwork, Unearth, Shadows Fall
Links:
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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well