After the release of their fourth full-length record Nuklearth in 2020, the nuclear quintet Cytotoxin strikes back with their first standalone single ‘Hope Terminator’. The band continues their blast of a musical and lyrical concept, tackling the catastrophic incident at the Chernobyl power plant in 1986.
Listen to ‘Hope Terminor’ here: https://cytotoxin.bfan.link/hope-terminator
With blazing, precise, and ionizing fast instrumental work paired with a groove that packs a punch, ‘Hope Terminator’ narrates the dramatic tale of Pripyat’s evacuation. After the reactor exploded, the city’s residents were exposed to abnormal levels of radioactive radiation for 36 hours before authorities finally decided to evacuate within just four hours. Since then, Pripyat has remained a ghost town, a chilling reminder of the past!
On the night of April 26, 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl power plant changed the course of the world.
Inspired by this catastrophe, the German death metal band Cytotoxin emerged in 2010, bringing a new level of intensity to the genre. By fusing technical and brutal riffs while thematizing the devastating effects of the reactor disaster, they quickly drew attention in the scene. Their debut album, Plutonium Heaven (2011), was a self-produced powerhouse, followed by their second record, Radiophobia (2012), which secured them a three-album deal with American label Unique Leader Records.
Cytotoxin quickly gained a reputation for their explosive live performances and razor-sharp precision on their instruments. Their third album, Gammageddon (2017), solidified their place in the tech death community, while their fourth album, Nuklearth (2020), showcased their versatility and songwriting capabilities. Following numerous European tours and major festival shows, Cytotoxin are set to make their U.S. and Canadian debut in November 2024 with their new single ‘Hope Terminator’ in hand.
Keep your gas mask ready, as the radiation spreads across the globe.
Cytotoxin USA tour dates
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08/11/24 Philadelphia, PA: Milkboy
09/11/24 Brooklyn, NY: Kingsland
10/11/24 Boston, MA: Middle East Upstairs
11/11/24 Montreal, QC: Foufounes Électriques
12/11/24 Toronto, ON: Hard Luck
13/11/24 Detroit, MI: Sanctuary
14/11/24 Chicago, IL: Reggie’s
15/11/24 Lawrence, KS: Bottleneck
16/11/24 Denver, CO: Roxy Theater
17/11/24 Albuquerque, NM: Launchpad
19/11/24 Austin, TX: Come And Take It Live
20/11/24 Dallas, TX: RBC
21/11/24 Houston, TX: Scout Bar
22/11/24 Pensacola, FL: The Handlebar
23/11/24 Orlando, FL: Conduit
24/11/24 Atlanta, GA: Masquerade Altar
25/11/24 Charlotte, NC: Milestone
26/11/24 Baltimore, MD: Metro Gallery
Cytotoxin EU/UK dates:
07/12/24 Crailsheim, DE
10/04/25 Berlin, DE
11/04/25 Magdeburg, DE
12/04/25 Chemnitz, DE
13/04/25 Hamburg, DE
14/04/25 Hannover, DE
15/04/25 Essen, DE
16/04/25 Chaleroi, BE
17/04/25 Paris, FR
18/04/25 Strasbourg, FR
19/04/25 Aalen, DE
20/04/25 Lindau, DE
21/04/25 Weinheim, DE
24/05/25 Manchester, UK
Cytotoxin are:
Vocals – Sebastian „Grimo“ Grihm
Guitar – Fabrice „Fonzo“ Töpfer
Guitar – Jason „Mathias“ Melidonie
Bass – Vitalis „V.T.“ Kast
Drums – Maximilian Panzer
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