German blackened death metal force BLOODRED unleash their new single Resist, the second preview taken from their upcoming studio album “Colours Of Pain”, due out on February 20th, 2026 via Massacre Records. Alongside the single, the band presents an intense lyric video that visually reinforces the track’s powerful message.

Following the release of the devastating title track “Colours Of Pain”, which served as both the conceptual and emotional centerpiece of the album, “Resist” now widens the thematic spectrum by channeling BLOODRED’s most politically charged and socially confrontational material to date.

Serving as the album’s closing chapter, “Resist” weaves blistering blast beats, crushing grooves and searing melodic themes into a defiant anthem that demands strength and perseverance in the face of oppression. Lyrically, the song gives voice to countless women around the world who continue to suffer under patriarchal violence, systemic repression and cultural silencing. “Resist” stands as a rallying cry for self-determination, dignity and justice.

STREAM THE SINGLE HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/resist

With “Colours Of Pain”, BLOODRED explore suffering in its many shades – from betrayal and grief to censorship, environmental collapse and societal decay – shaping their most diverse and atmospheric record so far without abandoning the Blackened Death Metal ferocity that defined previous releases.

Long-time collaborators Ron Merz (vocals, guitars, bass) and Joris Nijenhuis (drums) deliver a performance marked by aggression, depth and nuance, while producer Alexander Krull sculpts the material into the band’s most cinematic sonic statement to date. The striking artwork was once again created by Stefan Heilemann.

“Colours Of Pain” delivers eight tracks of dark, heavy and emotionally resonant blackened death metal, solidifying BLOODRED’s evolution into one of the genre’s most compelling voices.

BLOODRED are
Ron Merz – Vocals, Guitars, Bass
Joris Nijenhuis – Drums

BLOODRED online:
http://www.bloodredband.com
http://www.facebook.com/Bloodredofficial
http://www.instagram.com/bloodred.band

German blackened death metal force BLOODRED officially announce their upcoming studio album “Colours Of Pain”, set to be released on February 13, 2026 via Massacre Records. Alongside the album announcement, the band unleashe the first single and official video, the devastating title track “Colours Of Pain”.

Serving as the emotional and conceptual centrepiece of the album, “Colours Of Pain” is a powerful exploration of the many shades of human suffering. Each emotion becomes a colour – red for rage, black for grief, grey for numbness – painting a vivid picture of inner turmoil.

Musically, the track blends relentless blasts and heavy mid-tempo groove with a darkly melodic core. The accompanying video – shot and directed by Alexander Krull – visually amplifies this descent into psychological intensity, offering a visceral representation of the song’s themes.

STREAM THE SINGLE HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/colours-of-pain

“Colours Of Pain” marks a significant evolution in BLOODRED’s sonic identity. While remaining rooted in the furious Blackened Death Metal that defined their previous releases, the new album expands into a darker, more dynamic, and more atmospheric territory. Haunting melodies, crushing mid-tempo sections, and ferocious blast-beat assaults collide to form the band’s most diverse and emotional work to date.

Long-time collaborators Ron Merz (vocals, guitars, bass) and Joris Nijenhuis (drums) once again stand at the core of the album, delivering a performance which balances aggression, depth, and cinematic atmosphere. The album also features a special guest appearance from Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson (Skálmöld), providing a blazing guitar solo on the track “Mindvirus”.

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Alexander Krull at Mastersound Studio, and completed with a striking artwork by Stefan Heilemann, “Colours Of Pain” is nothing short of a definitive artistic statement.

“Colours Of Pain” delivers eight tracks of uncompromising heaviness, lyrical depth, and atmospheric weight. Its themes span betrayal, censorship, environmental collapse, societal decay, pandemic devastation, and global resistance—showcasing BLOODRED’s most ambitious songwriting to date.

Track listing

1. Ashes
2. Colours Of Pain
3. Mindvirus
4. Heretics
5. A New Dark Age
6. Death Machine
7. Winds Of Oblivion
8. Resist

BLOODRED continue to evolve without abandoning the savage essence that has defined them since their debut. “Colours Of Pain” is their most dynamic, personal, and socially confrontational record yet—an unflinching dive into the emotional, political, and existential suffering that shapes our world.

Prepare to experience the full spectrum of darkness as BLOODRED reveal the many “Colours Of Pain”.

BLOODRED are
Ron Merz – Vocals, Guitars, Bass
Joris Nijenhuis – Drums

BLOODRED online:
http://www.bloodredband.com
http://www.facebook.com/Bloodredofficial
http://www.instagram.com/bloodred.band