UK death/black/doom/hardcore act Deathfiend return with their sophomore album »Dark Rising«; out now via Gruesome Records & Phobia Records!

Birmingham, UK based death/black/doom/hardcore act Deathfiend is back with their sophomore album, »Dark Rising«, which just dropped on September 20th, 2024 via Gruesome Records and Phobia Records.

Listen to »Dark Rising« on all major streaming services!

Tracklist:
01. Plague Race
02. Outliers
03. Earth Defiled
04. Dark Rising
05. Age Of Mistrust
06. Relive The Torment (feat. Mark “Barney” Greenway)
07. Watch Them Crawl
08. Forget Manking: Desecration Ritual
09. Embrace The Flame

“Second album from Birmingham’s old school metal powerhouse Deathfiend, featuring John Pickering (vocals and guitar), founding member of Crust legends Doom and also Sore Throat, Cain, Rainbow Grave and Police Bastard. New album also has Mark “Barney” Greenway as special guest on vocals on the song »Relieve The Torment«.”

Prepare for a relentless assault as Deathfiend unleashes their second album, »Dark Rising«. This ferocious release, available on digipack CD through Gruesome Records from Portugal, also comes in a limited hand-numbered cassette edition, self-released by the band, and will later drop on vinyl via Phobia Records in Czech Republic in 2024. Following their 2022 debut »Beyond Life«, this album marks a significant evolution in the band’s sound, blending the raw intensity of old school death metal with elements of crust, doom, and a touch of black metal.

Across its nine punishing tracks, »Dark Rising« captures the primitive essence of genre-defining bands like Hellhammer, Unleashed, and Slaughter, while weaving in doom-laden atmospheres and spacey, psychedelic guitar work. The recording is heavy and dark, perfectly capturing the crushing weight of the band’s music. A standout feature of the album is the guest appearance by Mark “Barney” Greenway from Napalm Death, whose brutal vocals on one track elevate the album to new heights.

»Dark Rising« is a definitive statement from Deathfiend, showcasing their growth while remaining true to the underground ethos. This release is essential for fans of uncompromising old school death metal, delivering a sound that is both familiar and devastatingly fresh.

Order »Dark Rising« here:
deathfiend.bandcamp.com (CD + Cassette + Digital)
gruesomerecords.bandcamp.com (CD + Digital)
phobiarecords.bandcamp.com (LP later in 2024)

Music and lyrics by Deathfiend.
Recorded by A. Pisu in 2023.
Mixed & mastered by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio, Italy in February 2024.
Artwork by Nuno Pinto // Belial Necroarts.

Deathfiend are:
John Pickering – Vocals, Guitar
Rick Farn – Bass
Andrea Pisu – Drums
Craig Newman – Guitar

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