AVULSED Release New Album “Phoenix Cryptobiosis” on March 4th, Reveal First Single + Video ‘Lacerate to Dominate’

Spain’s death metal titans AVULSED are back with Phoenix Cryptobiosis, their eighth studio album and the first collection of original material in 12 years. Formed in 1991 by vocalist Dave Rotten, the band has remained unwavering in their devotion to death metal for nearly 34 uninterrupted years.

The album drops on March 4, 2025, via Xtreem Music, and will be available in CD, 12” LP, cassette, and digital formats. You can now get a taste of what’s to come with the release of the first advance single, available as a video clip and streaming on major platforms.

Phoenix Cryptobiosis, the band’s 8th studio album, marks their first release of original material in 12 years since Ritual Zombi. The album promises to be a step forward in AVULSED’s sound and style, maintaining their hallmark characteristics while presenting notable progress in all aspects. While some tracks were penned by former members, the majority of the material was written by the current lineup, adding a fresh dynamic to the band’s sound.

The album was recorded between September and October across multiple studios, mixed at Acórdica Studios by guitarist Alejandro Lobo, and mastered at MK2 Studio (Ivrea, Italy) by Davide Billia, known for his work with bands like Beheaded and Antropofagus. The stunning cover art, crafted by Ukrainian artist Daemorph Art, captures the album’s theme of resurgence.

According to Dave Rotten: “The title of the album, although it had already been half decided for many years with the word “Cryptobiosis”, has been somewhat prophetic, since cryptobiosis is a state that consists of the suspension of the metabolic processes, in which some living beings enter when environmental conditions become extreme. Avulsed has remained in a state of cryptobiosis for many years and it is now that the ideal conditions have been met for it to re-emerge, as a phoenix, of the beast unleashed in all its splendor, fury and power”.

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