RISE OF KRONOS just released their fourth single, “Into The Ashes”, accompanied by a lyric video. The single is part of their upcoming album, “Slaves Of Time”, set for release on 17 April.
Rise Of Kronos came to life in 2021 as a deliberate rebirth from the ashes of Surface. After more than a decade of touring and releasing records, the band reached a point where “more of the same” stopped being an option. The name is a tribute to their 2015 album, but also a statement of intent: keep the legacy, sharpen the focus, and push harder.
Their new album Slaves Of Time lands on April 17, 2026. It’s modern death metal with a brutal edge, drawing from Swedish aggression, progressive precision, and hardcore intensity. Conceptually, the band continue to lean into Greek mythology and existential themes, here turning their attention to time, mortality, and the feeling of being trapped by forces you can’t negotiate with, external or internal.
Watch ‘Into The Ashes’ lyric video:
Pre-orders are live via the band’s official store and Bandcamp, including limited editions and bundles.
Olympic death metal powerhouse RISE OF KRONOS have released their brand new single “Escalate The Rot“, taken from their forthcoming studio album Slaves Of Time. The track arrives alongside a striking official music video produced by renowned director Ronald Matthes (Sodom, Volbeat, Amon Amarth and many more) and featuring actress Helen Woigk, known for her roles in numerous productions for German TV networks such as ARD, ZDF and Pro7.
Following the previously released singles “Slaves Of Time” and “Conception Of Humanity“, “Escalate The Rot” pushes the band’s dark and aggressive sound even further. Crushing riffs, relentless grooves and a suffocating atmosphere drive the track forward, showcasing RISE OF KRONOS‘ uncompromising take on modern death metal.
Lyrically, “Escalate The Rot” explores a downward spiral where everything continuously intensifies. The song depicts a symbolic escalation ladder in which destructive rituals begin to take control over the individual, gradually consuming them. At the same time, the track can be interpreted as a reflection of today’s global mindset. A generation growing up with the feeling that the future is slipping further away: a planet pushed to its limits, diminishing prospects, and a growing sense that hope itself is eroding.
The accompanying music video visualizes these themes with a dark, cinematic aesthetic. Directed by Ronald Matthes, the clip combines raw performance footage with an unsettling narrative driven by Helen Woigk’s haunting performance, underlining the song’s vision of decay, obsession and inevitable collapse.
With their upcoming album Slaves Of Time, RISE OF KRONOS continue to refine their signature blend of modern death metal brutality, massive grooves and an ominous atmosphere. The record explores themes of time, decay and existential oppression, delivering one of the band’s most intense and cohesive works to date.
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 support of the upcoming release, RISE OF KRONOS will bring their new material to stages across Germany in 2026, delivering an intense and crushing live experience.
RISE OF KRONOS live: 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 03.10.2026 DE – Düsseldorf, Ratinger Hof 12.11.2026 DE – Stuttgart, Schwarzer Keiler
German Olympic death metal powerhouse RISE OF KRONOS have unleashed their second single “Conception Of Humanity”, taken from their upcoming studio album Slaves Of Time.
Following the crushing impact of the album’s first single and title track released a month ago, “Conception Of Humanity” dives even deeper into the band’s dark and aggressive soundscape. The track delivers relentless riffs, brutal intensity and a suffocating atmosphere, while lyrically exploring humanity’s destructive nature and the loss of control over its own creation. It further solidifies the album’s core themes of time, decay and existential oppression.
With their new album Slaves Of Time, RISE OF KRONOS continue to refine their blend of modern death metal, combining raw aggression with massive grooves and a dense, ominous atmosphere. “Conception Of Humanity” showcases another facet of the album’s uncompromising sonic identity and underlines the band’s evolution, both musically and thematically.
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 support of the upcoming release, RISE OF KRONOS will bring their new material to stages across Germany in 2026, delivering an intense and crushing live experience.
RISE OF KRONOS live: 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 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
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