German avantgarde death metal pioneers DARK MILLENNIUM unveil their second single and lyric video, “Witchcraft Island”, taken from the upcoming studio album “COME”, set for release on May 22nd, 2026 via Massacre Records.
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Following the previously released first single “Amber”, which introduced listeners to the album’s hypnotic and immersive atmosphere, “Witchcraft Island” opens another door into the strange and shifting sonic universe of “COME”.
With “Witchcraft Island”, DARK MILLENNIUM once again demonstrate their unmistakable ability to merge avantgarde death metal intensity with deep atmosphere, fluid structures and haunting emotional depth. The track unfolds like a ritualistic journey through unstable perceptions, balancing heaviness and abstraction in a way only DARK MILLENNIUM can achieve.
Musically, the song captures the band’s non-linear songwriting approach, where compositions evolve organically rather than following conventional structures. Dense riffs, eerie textures and dynamic transitions create a constantly transforming soundscape that rewards repeated listening.
Lyrically and conceptually, “Witchcraft Island” perfectly aligns with the overarching themes of “COME”, an album centered around intoxication and altered states of consciousness. Rather than addressing intoxication solely in a physical sense, the record explores the fragile boundary between reality and illusion, where thoughts, sensations and emotions unfold freely – from beauty to disturbance.
Produced, mixed and mastered by Hilton Theissen at Wide Noise Studio, “COME” embraces a deliberately organic and retro-inspired analogue sound, preserving the band’s signature identity while continuing the artistic path established with “Acid River”.
A special dynamic element of the album is the interplay between drummer Andre Schaltenberg and founding member Christoph Hesse, who alternate throughout the record, adding further depth and unpredictability to the material.
With “Witchcraft Island”, DARK MILLENNIUM offer another compelling glimpse into one of 2026’s most distinctive extreme metal releases.
DARK MILLENNIUM are:
Christian Mertens – vocals
Hilton Theissen – guitars
Michael Burmann – guitars
Gerold Kukulenz – bass
Andre Schaltenberg – drums
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