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
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