German death metallers RISE OF KRONOS return with full force. The band will release their brand-new studio album Slaves Of Time on April 17, delivering a powerful statement of modern heaviness, dark atmosphere and relentless energy.
Alongside the album announcement, RISE OF KRONOS have unveiled the first single and official music video for the title track Slaves Of Time. The song offers a striking first glimpse into the album’s sonic and lyrical direction. Aggressive, intense and uncompromising, the track sets the tone for what’s to come.
Pre-orders for Slaves Of Time are now live via the official RISE OF KRONOS merch store, including exclusive bundles and limited editions: riseofkronos.bandcamp.com
The full tracklisting is: 01 Heresy 02 Conception Of Humanity 03 Escalate The Rot 04 Slaves Of Time 05 Custodians Of Reality 06 Lit The Sky 07 Black Breath 08 Into The Ashes 09 Poison Of The Gods 10 Chords Of Dismemberment 11 The Liberation 12 Phantom Eternity
In addition, RISE OF KRONOS have announced new tour dates, bringing the new album to the stage this year with a crushing live show that fully captures the band’s intensity.
RISE OF KRONOS live: 10.01.2026 DE – Berlin, Rotten And Poor Stage Kill Festival
24.01.2026 DE – Hannover, Faust 31.01.2026 DE – Oberhausen, Resonanzwerk 18.04.2026 DE – Hamburg, Markthalle 24.04.2026 DE – Frankfurt, Elfer 25.04.2026 DE – Balingen, Sonnenkeller 10.07.2026 DE – Königsee, Metal Underground Resistance Open Air 25.07.2026 DE – Heimburg, Heimburger Metalnacht Festival 31.07.2026 DE – Dortmund, Dortmund Deathfest 12.11.2026 DE – Stuttgart, Schwarzer Keiler
German death metallers RISE OF KRONOS continue their relentless rise in the extreme metal scene with the release of their latest single, “Poison Of The Gods“. Following the success of their critically acclaimed 2024 album Imperium, this new track further cements their place as one of the most formidable forces in modern death metal. The track was mixed by Nino Helfrich (Skull Tone Studios) and mastered by Joel Wanasek (known for his work with Machine Head, Ice Nine Kills and Miss May I), ensuring a powerful and polished production that enhances its crushing intensity.
With “Poison Of The Gods” the band also introduces a new lineup. Singer Tom comments: ”Poison Of The Gods is a statement for the future as a 4-piece band. It showcases the brutality and energy that Henne, as the new guitarist, brings to the group, but also the creativity that has been unleashed through the new lineup. This song marks the beginning of a journey that will continue to gain momentum!”
The track is now available on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by an intense and visually stunning music video, filmed in the legendary village of Wacken, home of the world-famous Wacken Open Air festival.
Currently RISE OF KRONOS are on the road for their highly anticipated European tour. Teamed up with Polish death metal legends VADER, they are set to bring an unrelenting wave of brutality to stages across the continent!
RISE OF KRONOS live, remaining shows: 15.04.2025 DE – Weinheim, Cafe Central 16.04.2025 DE – Bremen, Tivoli 17.04.2025 DE – Trier, Forum 18.04.2025 NL – Leiden, Nobel 20.04.2025 UK – Birmingham, The Asylum 22.04.2025 UK – Glasgow, Slay 23.04.2025 UK – Dublin, Opium 24.04.2025 UK – Manchester, Club Academy 25.04.2025 UK – London, Underworld 26.04.2025 DE – Bochum, Ruhrcongress 27.04.2025 DE – Erfurt, Club From Hell 02.05.2025 DE – Halen, Hell Over Halen Open Air 03.05.2025 DE – Vechta, Assault Of The Undead Festival 16.05.2025 DE – Hamburg, Markthalle 04.07.2025 DE – Aachen, Louder Than Karl Festival 05.07.2025 DE – Ehndorf, Rockarea A7 Festival 12.07.2025 DE – Barleben, Damned Days Festival 25.07.2025 DE – Freissenbüttel, Burning Q Festival 26.07.2025 DE – Flensburg, Ankerground Open Air 11.10.2025 DE – Leipzig, Hellraiser 01.11.2025 DE – Ahrensburg, Unleash The Kraken Festival 10.01.2026 DE – Berlin, Slaughterhouse
About the band:
In 2021, RISE OF KRONOS exploded onto the death metal scene, rising from the ashes of thewell-established band Surface. After 11 relentless years of intense touring, three hard-hitting albums, and an unyielding dedication to their craft, Surface found themselves at a critical juncture. Feeling an overwhelming urge to evolve and transcend their previous identity, the band membersembarked on a transformative journey to push their music – and themselves – to the next level.
The decision to reinvent themselves was not made lightly. They were determined to honor the legacy they had forged and to maintain the powerful connection they had built with their devotedfanbase, the Titans. In a nod to their past, they took on the name RISE OF KRONOS, a tribute totheir 2015 album and a symbol of their rebirth, blending past, present, and future in a single strokeof defiance.
RISE OF KRONOS represents an unholy fusion of dark, brutal, and modern death metal. Their sound incorporates the vicious edge of Swedish death metal with the technical precision of progressive elements and the raw intensity of hardcore. As seasoned musicians, they have perfected their craft, delivering a sonic experience that is both innovative and rooted in the traditions of extreme metal.
Inspired by Greek mythology, the band has cultivated a rich conceptual identity, invoking the wrathand grandeur of ancient gods. Their live shows are immersive and electrifying, transporting audiences to a world where the power of Olympus and the chaos of the underworld collide. With each performance, they guide their audience on a thunderous journey, wielding crushing riffs andrelentless rhythms like weapons of war.
In 2024, RISE OF KRONOS unleashes their highly anticipated album, Imperium. With this release, they take their mythological themes to new heights, channeling the rage and power of the Titans through blistering death metal anthems. Imperium is an evolution in the band’s sound, delivering a more expansive, ambitious, and ferocious body of work. The album plunges deep intothe battle between gods and mortals, with each track a reflection of the eternal struggle forsupremacy and domination.
Imperium marks a defining moment for RISE OF KRONOS, solidifying their place as a rising force in modern death metal while continuing their legacy of transformation and reinvention. With aburning desire to conquer new territory, the band is poised to leave an indelible mark on the metallandscape. Kronos has risen, and his empire is just beginning!
RISE OF KRONOS are: Tom Robinson – Vocals, Bass Jhonnie Ritter – Guitar Hendrik Schmidt – Guitar Marco Bechreiner – Drums
Following the overwhelming response to their latest album Imperium, German death metal titans RISE OF KRONOS are set to release a Digital Deluxe Edition of the album on March 28, 2025. This special edition will include not only the original, hard-hitting tracks of Imperium, but also the instrumental version of the entire album.
With Imperium, released in October 2024, RISE OF KRONOS solidified their reputation for blending brutal, modern death metal with mythological themes and intricate compositions. The Digital Deluxe Edition provides fans with a fresh way to experience the album, stripping away the vocals to highlight the intricate musicianship, crushing riffs and technical precision that define the band’s sound.
The instrumental version of “Separate The Sheep From Goats” is available now for streaming on all major platforms.
“Imperium (Digital Deluxe Edition)” Tracklist:
01 Incorporate 02 Arrival Of Delusion 03 Children Of Leprosy 04 Separate The Sheep From Goats 05 Know Thyself 06 Proclaiming Empery 07 Legio Titanum 08 Imperial 09 Forthcoming Void 10 The Offering 11 The Hour Of Departure 12 Rope Of Sand 13 Despoiler Of Worlds 14 Incorporate (Instrumental) 15 Arrival Of Delusion (Instrumental) 16 Children Of Leprosy (Instrumental) 17 Separate The Sheep From Goats (Instrumental) 18 Know Thyself (Instrumental) 19 Proclaiming Empery (Instrumental) 20 Legio Titanum (Instrumental) 21 Imperial (Instrumental) 22 Forthcoming Void (Instrumental) 23 The Offering (Instrumental) 24 The Hour Of Departure (Instrumental) 25 Rope Of Sand (Instrumental) 26 Despoiler Of Worlds (Instrumental)
RISE OF KRONOS live: 15.02.2025 DE – Berlin, Slaughterhouse (SOLD OUT!) 02.05.2025 DE – Halen, Hell Over Halen Open Air 03.05.2025 DE – Vechta, Assault Of The Undead Festival 16.05.2025 DE – Hamburg, Markthalle 12.07.2025 DE – Barleben, Damned Days Festival 25.07.2025 DE – Freissenbüttel, Burning Q Festival
About the band:
In 2021, RISE OF KRONOS exploded onto the death metal scene, rising from the ashes of thewell-established band Surface. After 11 relentless years of intense touring, three hard-hitting albums, and an unyielding dedication to their craft, Surface found themselves at a critical juncture. Feeling an overwhelming urge to evolve and transcend their previous identity, the band membersembarked on a transformative journey to push their music – and themselves – to the next level.
The decision to reinvent themselves was not made lightly. They were determined to honor the legacy they had forged and to maintain the powerful connection they had built with their devotedfanbase, the Titans. In a nod to their past, they took on the name RISE OF KRONOS, a tribute totheir 2015 album and a symbol of their rebirth, blending past, present, and future in a single strokeof defiance.
RISE OF KRONOS represents an unholy fusion of dark, brutal, and modern death metal. Their sound incorporates the vicious edge of Swedish death metal with the technical precision of progressive elements and the raw intensity of hardcore. As seasoned musicians, they have perfected their craft, delivering a sonic experience that is both innovative and rooted in the traditions of extreme metal.
Inspired by Greek mythology, the band has cultivated a rich conceptual identity, invoking the wrathand grandeur of ancient gods. Their live shows are immersive and electrifying, transporting audiences to a world where the power of Olympus and the chaos of the underworld collide. With each performance, they guide their audience on a thunderous journey, wielding crushing riffs andrelentless rhythms like weapons of war.
In 2024, RISE OF KRONOS unleashes their highly anticipated album, Imperium. With this release, they take their mythological themes to new heights, channeling the rage and power of the Titans through blistering death metal anthems. Imperium is an evolution in the band’s sound, delivering a more expansive, ambitious, and ferocious body of work. The album plunges deep intothe battle between gods and mortals, with each track a reflection of the eternal struggle forsupremacy and domination.
Imperium marks a defining moment for RISE OF KRONOS, solidifying their place as a rising force in modern death metal while continuing their legacy of transformation and reinvention. With aburning desire to conquer new territory, the band is poised to leave an indelible mark on the metallandscape. Kronos has risen, and his empire is just beginning!
RISE OF KRONOS are:
Tom Robinson – Guitar, Vocals Tim Broscheit – Bass,Vocals Jhonnie Ritter – Guitar Marco Bechreiner – Drums
German death metal juggernauts RISE OF KRONOS have unleashed a dark and intense new music video for their track “Children of Leprosy“, from their recently released album, “Imperium”. Dropping just a month after the album’s release, this latest visual addition deepens the mythological and apocalyptic themes that have become the band’s signature, capturing fans in a storm of unrelenting aggression and atmosphere.
“Children of Leprosy” explores the suffering and decay that permeate the band’s mythological universe, channeling the visceral, brutal energy for which RISE OF KRONOS has become renowned. Packed with ferocious riffs, pummeling drums, and guttural vocals, the track embodies the raw, merciless sound that “Imperium” is built upon. The video amplifies this brutality, drawing viewers into a vivid world where darkness reigns and resilience is tested in the face of despair.
RISE OF KRONOS live: 09.11.2024 DE – Erfurt, From Hell 15.11.2024 DE – Balingen, Sonnenkeller 16.11.2024 DE – Karlsruhe, AKK 23.11.2024 DE – Naumburg (Saale), Tanks 30.11.2024 DE – Oberhausen, Helvete 06.12.2024 DE – Lübeck, Treibsand 07.12.2024 DE – Bremen, Zollkantine 31.01.2025 DE – Hannover, Cafe Glocksee 01.02.2025 DE – Hamburg, Logo 15.02.2025 DE – Berlin, Slaughterhouse 12.07.2025 DE – Barleben, Damned Days Festival
About the band:
In 2021, RISE OF KRONOS exploded onto the death metal scene, rising from the ashes of thewell-established band Surface. After 11 relentless years of intense touring, three hard-hitting albums, and an unyielding dedication to their craft, Surface found themselves at a critical juncture. Feeling an overwhelming urge to evolve and transcend their previous identity, the band membersembarked on a transformative journey to push their music – and themselves – to the next level.
The decision to reinvent themselves was not made lightly. They were determined to honor the legacy they had forged and to maintain the powerful connection they had built with their devotedfanbase, the Titans. In a nod to their past, they took on the name RISE OF KRONOS, a tribute totheir 2015 album and a symbol of their rebirth, blending past, present, and future in a single strokeof defiance.
RISE OF KRONOS represents an unholy fusion of dark, brutal, and modern death metal. Their sound incorporates the vicious edge of Swedish death metal with the technical precision of progressive elements and the raw intensity of hardcore. As seasoned musicians, they have perfected their craft, delivering a sonic experience that is both innovative and rooted in the traditions of extreme metal.
Inspired by Greek mythology, the band has cultivated a rich conceptual identity, invoking the wrathand grandeur of ancient gods. Their live shows are immersive and electrifying, transporting audiences to a world where the power of Olympus and the chaos of the underworld collide. With each performance, they guide their audience on a thunderous journey, wielding crushing riffs andrelentless rhythms like weapons of war.
In 2024, RISE OF KRONOS unleashes their highly anticipated album, Imperium. With this release, they take their mythological themes to new heights, channeling the rage and power of the Titans through blistering death metal anthems. Imperium is an evolution in the band’s sound, delivering a more expansive, ambitious, and ferocious body of work. The album plunges deep intothe battle between gods and mortals, with each track a reflection of the eternal struggle forsupremacy and domination.
Imperium marks a defining moment for RISE OF KRONOS, solidifying their place as a rising force in modern death metal while continuing their legacy of transformation and reinvention. With aburning desire to conquer new territory, the band is poised to leave an indelible mark on the metallandscape. Kronos has risen, and his empire is just beginning!
RISE OF KRONOS are:
Tom Robinson – Guitar, Vocals Tim Broscheit – Bass,Vocals Jhonnie Ritter – Guitar Marco Bechreiner – Drums
German death metal titans RISE OF KRONOS have unleashed their new single, “Arrival Of Delusion“, alongside a captivating lyric video. The track is the latest preview of their upcoming album, Imperium, which is set to drop on October 11.
“Arrival Of Delusion” weaves a sonic tale of chaos and disillusionment, mirroring the central themes of the new album. The song’s ferocious riffs, punishing drums, and raw vocal delivery showcase RISE OF KRONOS at their most intense, while the accompanying lyric video visualizes the descent into madness that the song’s lyrics explore.
RISE OF KRONOS live: 27.09.2024 DE – Braunschweig, Kufa 04.10.2024 DE – Dresden, Skullcrusher 05.10.2024 DE – Hannover,Mephisto 19.10.2024 DE – Ahrensburg, Juki42 25.10.2024 DE – Kassel, Goldgrube 26.10.2024 DE – Wiesloch, Rnp 08.11.2024 DE – Magdeburg, Factory 09.11.2024 DE – Erfurt, From Hell 15.11.2024 DE – Balingen,Sonnenkeller 16.11.2024 DE – Karlsruhe, DieStadtmitte 23.11.2024 DE – Naumburg (Saale), Tanks 30.11.2024 DE – Oberhausen, Helvete 06.12.2024 DE – Lübeck,Treibsand 07.12.2024 DE – Bremen, Zollkantine 31.01.2025 DE – Hannover, Cafe Glocksee 01.02.2025 DE – Hamburg, Logo 15.02.2025 DE – Berlin, Slaughterhouse 12.07.2025 DE – Barleben, Damned Days Festival
About the band:
In 2021, RISE OF KRONOS exploded onto the death metal scene, rising from the ashes of thewell-established band Surface. After 11 relentless years of intense touring, three hard-hitting albums, and an unyielding dedication to their craft, Surface found themselves at a critical juncture. Feeling an overwhelming urge to evolve and transcend their previous identity, the band membersembarked on a transformative journey to push their music – and themselves – to the next level.
The decision to reinvent themselves was not made lightly. They were determined to honor the legacy they had forged and to maintain the powerful connection they had built with their devotedfanbase, the Titans. In a nod to their past, they took on the name RISE OF KRONOS, a tribute totheir 2015 album and a symbol of their rebirth, blending past, present, and future in a single strokeof defiance.
RISE OF KRONOS represents an unholy fusion of dark, brutal, and modern death metal. Their sound incorporates the vicious edge of Swedish death metal with the technical precision of progressive elements and the raw intensity of hardcore. As seasoned musicians, they have perfected their craft, delivering a sonic experience that is both innovative and rooted in the traditions of extreme metal.
Inspired by Greek mythology, the band has cultivated a rich conceptual identity, invoking the wrathand grandeur of ancient gods. Their live shows are immersive and electrifying, transporting audiences to a world where the power of Olympus and the chaos of the underworld collide. With each performance, they guide their audience on a thunderous journey, wielding crushing riffs andrelentless rhythms like weapons of war.
In 2024, RISE OF KRONOS unleashes their highly anticipated album, Imperium. With this release, they take their mythological themes to new heights, channeling the rage and power of the Titans through blistering death metal anthems. Imperium is an evolution in the band’s sound, delivering a more expansive, ambitious, and ferocious body of work. The album plunges deep intothe battle between gods and mortals, with each track a reflection of the eternal struggle forsupremacy and domination.
Imperium marks a defining moment for RISE OF KRONOS, solidifying their place as a rising force in modern death metal while continuing their legacy of transformation and reinvention. With aburning desire to conquer new territory, the band is poised to leave an indelible mark on the metallandscape. Kronos has risen, and his empire is just beginning!
RISE OF KRONOS are:
Tom Robinson – Guitar, Vocals Tim Broscheit – Bass,Vocals Jhonnie Ritter – Guitar Marco Bechreiner – Drums
The new album by the Greek mythology-inspired, northern German death band Rise Of Kronos, which was announced before the summer, will be entitled “Imperium” and will see the light of day on October 10th!
The band, who already gained a loyal following between 2011 and 2021 under the name “Surface”, are putting a whopping 13 new songs in the player. Look forward to over 40 minutes of dark, modern and straightforward death metal with influences of progressive, Swedish death and occasional hardcore reminiscences, packed into a bone-dry sound that was forged at Skull Tones Studio in Hamburg by Nino Helfrich (Hiraes, Dark Age, among others).
As a first taste, the song “Separate The Sheep From Goats” is now available as a digital single on all common online platforms, as well as a video on YouTube! Check it out!
Rise Of Kronos Livedates 31-01.09.2024 DE – Hamburg, Tattoo Titans 13.09.2024 DE – Siegen, Vortex 14.09.2024 DE – Ostfildern, Zentrum Zinsholz 27.09.2024 DE – Braunschweig, Kufa 04.10.2024 DE – Dresden, Skullcrusher 05.10.2024 DE – Hannover, Mephisto 19.10.2024 DE – Ahrensburg, Juki42 26.10.2024 DE – Wiesloch, Rnp 08.11.2024 DE – Magdeburg, Factory 09.11.2024 DE – Erfurt, From Hell 15.11.2024 DE – Balingen, Sonnenkeller 16.11.2024 DE – Karlsruhe, Die Stadtmitte 23.11.2024 DE – Naumburg (Saale), Tanks 30.11.2024 DE – Oberhausen, Helvete 06.12.2024 DE – Lübeck, Treibsand 07.12.2024 DE – Bremen, Zollkantine 31.01.2025 DE – Hannover, Cafe Glocksee 01.02.2025 DE – Hamburg, Logo 15.02.2025 DE – Berlin, Slaughterhouse
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