German brutal-surf-death-party metal band STILLBIRTH spin a tale of ferocity and despair with their latest single, “Trapped In Darkness”, off of their new concept album, Survival Protocol. Survival Protocol is out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. The album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed Homo Deus, which was released in 2023.

Though “Trapped In Darkness” opens with an ominous, melodic intro, the music quickly escalates into a blast beat-laden assault. Oscillating between ferocious riffs and groovy, melodic interludes, the song carries the listener along on an epic journey through the cosmos. Guttural harsh vocals drive home a sense of urgency, while a tastefully-placed guitar solo lends beauty to the otherwise bleak and apocalyptic soundscape.

Survival Protocol is a concept album that tells the story of an unknown hero surviving a nuclear apocalypse. The narrative began on the album Annihilation of Mankind and now reaches its conclusion on Survival Protocol. It picks up where Homo Deus left off: the true creator descends from the skies, and the epic battle for planetary dominance begins. Humanity is nearly wiped out, with a handful of survivors managing to escape into space. After a long journey, they discover a habitable planet and begin to colonize it. The events of this journey are told across the tracks of Survival Protocol.

Order Survival Protocol: https://stillbirth.rpm.link/survivalprotocolPR

Track listing:

1. Existence Erased
2. Trapped In Darkness
3. Throne Of Bones
4. Apex Predator
5. Baptized In Blood
6. Cult Of The Green
7. Sacrificial Slaughter
8. The Survival Protocol
9. Kill To Rule

STILLBIRTH is a slamming death metal force from Hagen, Germany, known for their chaotic live shows, unrelenting brutality, and wild blend of death metal, grindcore, deathcore and slam. Since 1999, the band have been obliterating venues and festivals worldwide with an extreme sound fuelled by filthy grooves, blast beats, and a tongue-in-cheek attitude that’s equal parts destruction and party.

Founded by guitarist-turned-vocalist Lukas Swiaczny, STILLBIRTH quickly gained a cult following with their 2002 debut “Happy Stillbirth Party.” After a short hiatus from 2003 to 2005, the band came roaring back, contributing to international split releases and building a reputation across Europe. Their sophomore effort, “Plakative Aggressionen” [2009], led to their first Eastern European tour and set the tone for a relentless schedule of releases and performances.

By 2011, “Endgame Is Near” expanded their reach, earning them a spot on their first US tour. STILLBIRTH’s 2015 album “Global Error” marked a high point, with back-to-back tours across the US and Europe. Their signing to Unique Leader Records saw them level up again with “Annihilation Of Mankind” [2018], landing major festival appearances and a tour through Asia.

In 2019, they revisited their roots with “Back To The Stoned Age,” re-recording fan favourites with updated production and guest vocals. The follow-up, “Revive The Throne” [2020], doubled down on brutality with dual basses, massive grooves, and razor-sharp production – setting a new bar for heaviness in their discography.

Tragedy struck in 2021 with the passing of bassist and engineer Dominik “Pumpa” König. His legacy lives on in the band’s music and spirit. After signing to Distortion Music Group in 2022, STILLBIRTH dropped “Homo Deus” in 2023, toured Europe with KATAKLYSM and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, and crushed stages at Summer Breeze Open Air, Party.San Metal Open Air, and Tolminator.

Now, STILLBIRTH are poised to unleash their ninth full-length, “Survival Protocol,” on October 31, 2025 – a dystopian concept album promising their most refined yet devastating sound to date.

STILLBIRTH is a party at the edge of the apocalypse. Total madness guaranteed!

STILLBIRTH live:
13.12.2025 CZ Uherské Hradiště – Mikulášská Grindovačka
16./17.01.2026 PT Lisbon – Xapada Fest

Info & Tickets: https://linktr.ee/stillbirth

STILLBIRTH is:
Lukas Swiaczny – Vocals
Martin Grupe – Drums
Lukas Kaminski – Bass
Leonard Thoma – Guitar
Szymon Skiba – Guitar

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German brutal-surf-death-party metal band STILLBIRTH leave a trail of bloodshed in their wake with their latest single “Throne Of Bones”, off of their upcoming concept album, Survival Protocol. STILLBIRTH will unleash Survival Protocol on October 31st via rising metal label Reigning Phoenix Music. The album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed Homo Deus, which was released in 2023.

“Throne Of Bones” kicks off with a towering drum groove and ominous guitar riffs. Monstrously guttural vocals dominate the soundscape, calling forth a tale of apocalyptic despair. The rhythmic chorus provides some order among the chaos, but it isn’t long before all hell breaks loose once again with a burst of pig squeals and punchy riffs. Though a groovy rhythm pervades the music, STILLBIRTH are determined to keep their listeners on their toes, punctuating the flow of the song with more extreme elements.

Survival Protocol is a concept album that tells the story of an unknown hero surviving a nuclear apocalypse. The narrative began on the album Annihilation of Mankind and now reaches its conclusion on Survival Protocol. It picks up where Homo Deus left off: the true creator descends from the skies, and the epic battle for planetary dominance begins. Humanity is nearly wiped out, with a handful of survivors managing to escape into space. After a long journey, they discover a habitable planet and begin to colonize it. The events of this journey are told across the tracks of Survival Protocol.

Pre-order/pre-save the album: https://stillbirth.rpm.link/survivalprotocolPR

“Survival Protocol” – Track Listing:

1. Existence Erased
2. Trapped In Darkness
3. Throne Of Bones
4. Apex Predator
5. Baptized In Blood
6. Cult Of The Green
7. Sacrificial Slaughter
8. The Survival Protocol
9. Kill To Rule

STILLBIRTH live:

“Monster Kill” EU Tour 2025
w/ DEHUMANIZING ITATRAIN WORSHIP, PHRYMERIAL, EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT (*), KANINE (^)

02.10.2025 DE Weinheim – Café Central
03.10.2025 FR Paris – Glazart
04.10.2025 CH Lucerne – Metal Storm Over Luzern
05.10.2025 DE Kassel – Goldgrube
07.10.2025 DE Vechta – Gulfhaus
08.10.2025 DK Kongens Lyngby – Templet
09.10.2025 DE Hamburg – Bambi Galore
10.10.2025 NL Alkmaar – HAL 25
11.10.2025 BE Liège – Deathtoberfest

13.12.2025 CZ Uherské Hradiště – Mikulášská Grindovačka

16./17.01.2026 PT Lisbon – Xapada Fest

Info & Tickets: https://linktr.ee/stillbirth

About STILLBIRTH

STILLBIRTH are a slamming death metal force from Hagen, Germany, known for their chaotic live shows, unrelenting brutality, and wild blend of death metal, grindcore, deathcore and slam. Since 1999, the band have been obliterating venues and festivals worldwide with an extreme sound fuelled by filthy grooves, blast beats, and a tongue-in-cheek attitude that’s equal parts destruction and party.

Founded by guitarist-turned-vocalist Lukas Swiaczny, STILLBIRTH quickly gained a cult following with their 2002 debut “Happy Stillbirth Party.” After a short hiatus from 2003 to 2005, the band came roaring back, contributing to international split releases and building a reputation across Europe. Their sophomore effort, “Plakative Aggressionen” [2009], led to their first Eastern European tour and set the tone for a relentless schedule of releases and performances.

By 2011, “Endgame Is Near” expanded their reach, earning them a spot on their first US tour. STILLBIRTH’s 2015 album “Global Error” marked a high point, with back-to-back tours across the US and Europe. Their signing to Unique Leader Records saw them level up again with “Annihilation Of Mankind” [2018], landing major festival appearances and a tour through Asia.

In 2019, they revisited their roots with “Back To The Stoned Age,” re-recording fan favourites with updated production and guest vocals. The follow-up, “Revive The Throne” [2020], doubled down on brutality with dual basses, massive grooves, and razor-sharp production – setting a new bar for heaviness in their discography.

Tragedy struck in 2021 with the passing of bassist and engineer Dominik “Pumpa” König. His legacy lives on in the band’s music and spirit. After signing to Distortion Music Group in 2022, STILLBIRTH dropped “Homo Deus” in 2023, toured Europe with KATAKLYSM and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, and crushed stages at Summer Breeze Open Air, Party.San Metal Open Air, and Tolminator.

Now, STILLBIRTH are poised to unleash their ninth full-length, “Survival Protocol,” on October 31, 2025 – a dystopian concept album promising their most refined yet devastating sound to date.

STILLBIRTH is a party at the edge of the apocalypse. Total madness guaranteed!

STILLBIRTH is:
Lukas Swiaczny – Vocals
Martin Grupe – Drums
Lukas Kaminski – Bass
Leonard Thoma – Guitar
Szymon Skiba – Guitar

More on STILLBIRTH: stillbirthparty.de | Facebook | Instagram 

German brutal-surf-death-party metal band STILLBIRTH follow the carnage of ‘Baptized In Blood’ with the even more bloodthirsty new single, ‘Sacrificial Slaughter.’ STILLBIRTH will unleash their forthcoming release “Survival Protocol” on October 31, 2025 via rising metal label Reigning Phoenix Music. The album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed “Homo Deus,” which was released in 2023.

The band comment: “‘Sacrificial Slaughter’ marks the next step in our journey through the “Survival Protocol” story. This track dives deep into the heart of ritualistic violence on an alien planet. After ‘Baptized In Blood,’ this is where things get even darker. We’re thrilled to share this chapter of the story – and trust us, it’s only getting more intense from here.”

Welcome to a world where humanity has fallen and the cult has risen. ‘Sacrificial Slaughter’ tells the story of mankind’s descent into the barbaric times. Worshipping ancient alien gods through blood-soaked rituals and acts of unspeakable brutality.

As flesh is offered and souls are sold, a new cult rises from the ruins. The track is one part of the concept album “Survival Protocol” and captures the horror of a species being revived through sacrificial slaughter. With massive riffs, pure aggression, and lyrics soaked in gore and dread, ‘Sacrificial Slaughter’ is a brutal hymn to a world ruled by darkness.

Stream the single: https://stillbirth.rpm.link/sacrificialPR

In addition, STILLBIRTH have announced their return to the European stages where they’ll kick-off the celebrations leading to the release of “Survival Procotol” in 15 cities and 8 countries with all death metal loving surfer boys and girls out there next month.

“Expect a crushing set list packed with brand-new songs, played live for the very first time, giving you the chance to hear them before the official release. But we won’t be tearing up the stages alone: DEHUMANIZING ITATRAIN WORSHIP from China, PHRYMERIAL from Spain as well as EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT [Sep 29 – Oct 3] and KANINE [Oct 6 – Oct 11] from France will join forces with us to deliver the party you’re asking for!” they promise.

STLLBIRTH’s full travelling plan as well as ticket info can be found below!

“Survival Protocol” is a concept album that tells the story of an unknown hero surviving a nuclear apocalypse. The narrative began on the album “Annihilation Of Mankind” and now reaches its conclusion on “Survival Protocol.” It picks up where “Homo Deus” left off: the true creator descends from the skies, and the epic battle for planetary dominance begins. Humanity is nearly wiped out, with a handful of survivors managing to escape into space. After a long journey, they discover a habitable planet and begin to colonise it. The events of this journey are told across the tracks of “Survival Protocol.”

Pre-order/pre-save the album: https://stillbirth.rpm.link/survivalprotocolPR

“Survival Protocol” – Track Listing:

1. Existence Erased
2. Trapped In Darkness
3. Throne Of Bones
4. Apex Predator
5. Baptized In Blood
6. Cult Of The Green
7. Sacrificial Slaughter
8. The Survival Protocol
9. Kill To Rule

STILLBIRTH live:

“Monster Kill” EU Tour 2025
w/ DEHUMANIZING ITATRAIN WORSHIP, PHRYMERIAL, EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT (*), KANINE (^)

26.09.2025 DE Oberhausen – Helvete
27.09.2025 DE Naumburg (Saale) – Tank
28.09.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Club)
29.09.2025 AT Vienna – Viper Room
30.09.2025 AT Graz – Explosiv
01.10.2025 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club
02.10.2025 DE Weinheim – Café Central
03.10.2025 FR Paris – Glazart
04.10.2025 CH Lucerne – Metal Storm Over Luzern
05.10.2025 DE Kassel – Goldgrube
07.10.2025 DE Vechta – Gulfhaus
08.10.2025 DK Kongens Lyngby – Templet
09.10.2025 DE Hamburg – Bambi Galore
10.10.2025 NL Alkmaar – HAL 25
11.10.2025 BE Liège – Deathtoberfest

13.12.2025 CZ Uherské Hradiště – Mikulášská Grindovačka
16./17.01.2026 PT Lisbon – Xapada Fest

Info & Tickets: https://linktr.ee/stillbirth

About STILLBIRTH

STILLBIRTH are a slamming death metal force from Hagen, Germany, known for their chaotic live shows, unrelenting brutality, and wild blend of death metal, grindcore, deathcore and slam. Since 1999, the band have been obliterating venues and festivals worldwide with an extreme sound fuelled by filthy grooves, blast beats, and a tongue-in-cheek attitude that’s equal parts destruction and party.

Founded by guitarist-turned-vocalist Lukas Swiaczny, STILLBIRTH quickly gained a cult following with their 2002 debut “Happy Stillbirth Party.” After a short hiatus from 2003 to 2005, the band came roaring back, contributing to international split releases and building a reputation across Europe. Their sophomore effort, “Plakative Aggressionen” [2009], led to their first Eastern European tour and set the tone for a relentless schedule of releases and performances.

By 2011, “Endgame Is Near” expanded their reach, earning them a spot on their first US tour. STILLBIRTH’s 2015 album “Global Error” marked a high point, with back-to-back tours across the US and Europe. Their signing to Unique Leader Records saw them level up again with “Annihilation Of Mankind” [2018], landing major festival appearances and a tour through Asia.

In 2019, they revisited their roots with “Back To The Stoned Age,” re-recording fan favourites with updated production and guest vocals. The follow-up, “Revive The Throne” [2020], doubled down on brutality with dual basses, massive grooves, and razor-sharp production – setting a new bar for heaviness in their discography.

Tragedy struck in 2021 with the passing of bassist and engineer Dominik “Pumpa” König. His legacy lives on in the band’s music and spirit. After signing to Distortion Music Group in 2022, STILLBIRTH dropped “Homo Deus” in 2023, toured Europe with KATAKLYSM and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, and crushed stages at Summer Breeze Open Air, Party.San Metal Open Air, and Tolminator.

Now, STILLBIRTH are poised to unleash their ninth full-length, “Survival Protocol,” on October 31, 2025 – a dystopian concept album promising their most refined yet devastating sound to date.

STILLBIRTH is a party at the edge of the apocalypse. Total madness guaranteed!

STILLBIRTH is:
Lukas Swiaczny – Vocals
Martin Grupe – Drums
Lukas Kaminski – Bass
Leonard Thoma – Guitar
Szymon Skiba – Guitar

More on STILLBIRTH: stillbirthparty.de | Facebook | Instagram 

German brutal-surf-death-party metal band STILLBIRTH will unleash their forthcoming release “Survival Protocol” on October 31st via rising metal label Reigning Phoenix Music. The album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed “Homo Deus,” which was released in 2023.

“Survival Protocol” is a concept album that tells the story of an unknown hero surviving a nuclear apocalypse. The narrative began on the album “Annihilation of Mankind” and now reaches its conclusion on “Survival Protocol.” It picks up where “Homo Deus” left off: the true creator descends from the skies, and the epic battle for planetary dominance begins. Humanity is nearly wiped out, with a handful of survivors managing to escape into space. After a long journey, they discover a habitable planet and begin to colonize it. The events of this journey are told across the tracks of “Survival Protocol.”

The album’s first single, ‘Baptized In Blood’ is a perfect introduction to what to expect on “Survival Protocol”as it’s the first time the band has been able to capture their live surf vibe on a studio recording. The lyrics depict an epic clash with titanic, godlike creatures inhabiting the new world. After surviving the apex predator, the humans now face another seemingly invincible foe. Their primitive weapons prove useless, but driven by past victories, they don’t back down. It’s David vs. Goliath on an alien planet.

Listen to ‘Baptized In Blood’: https://stillbirth.rpm.link/baptizedPR

Pre-order “Survival Protocol”: https://stillbirth.rpm.link/survivalprotocolPR

Track Listing:

1. Existence Erased
2. Trapped In Darkness
3. Throne Of Bones
4. Apex Predator
5. Baptized In Blood
6. Cult Of The Green
7. Sacrificial Slaughter
8. The Survival Protocol
9. Kill To Rule

STILLBIRTH live:
07.08.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
12.08.2025 DE Karlsruhe – Substage

“Monster Kill” EU Tour 2025
28.09.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Club)
01.10.2025 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club

About STILLBIRTH
STILLBIRTH is a slamming death metal force from Hagen, Germany, known for their chaotic live shows, unrelenting brutality, and wild blend of Death Metal, Grindcore, Deathcore, and Slam. Since 1999, the band has been obliterating venues and festivals worldwide with an extreme sound fueled by filthy grooves, blast beats, and a tongue-in-cheek attitude that’s equal parts destruction and party.

Founded by guitarist-turned-vocalist Lukas Swiaczny, STILLBIRTH quickly gained a cult following with their 2002 debut Happy Stillbirth Party. After a short hiatus from 2003 to 2005, the band came roaring back, contributing to international split releases and building a reputation across Europe. Their sophomore effort, Plakative Aggressionen (2009), led to their first Eastern European tour and set the tone for a relentless schedule of releases and performances.

By 2011, Endgame Is Near expanded their reach, earning them a spot on their first U.S. tour. STILLBIRTH’s 2015 album Global Error marked a high point, with back-to-back tours across the U.S. and Europe. Their signing to Unique Leader Records saw them level up again with Annihilation of Mankind (2018), landing major festival appearances and a tour through Asia.

In 2019, they revisited their roots with Back to the Stoned Age, re-recording fan favorites with updated production and guest vocals. The follow-up, Revive the Throne (2020), doubled down on brutality with dual basses, massive grooves, and razor-sharp production—setting a new bar for heaviness in their discography.
 
Tragedy struck in 2021 with the passing of bassist and engineer Dominik “Pumpa” Koenig. His legacy lives on in the band’s music and spirit. After signing to Distortion Music Group in 2022, STILLBIRTH dropped Homo Deus in 2023, toured Europe with KATAKLYSM and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, and crushed stages at Summer Breeze, Party.San, and Tolminator.

Now, STILLBIRTH is poised to unleash their ninth full-length, Survival Protocol, on September 26, a dystopian concept album promising their most refined yet devastating sound to date.

STILLBIRTH is a party at the edge of the apocalypse. Total madness guaranteed!

STILLBIRTH is:
Lukas Swiaczny – Vocals
Martin Grupe – Drums
Lukas Kaminski – Bass
Leonard Thoma – Guitar
Szymon Skiba – Guitar

More on STILLBIRTH: stillbirthparty.de | Facebook | Instagram 

Prepare for total annihilation. Germany’s brutal death surf metal mongers STILLBIRTH will return this spring to deliver their 8th studio album, Homo Deus, due on April 7th from Distortion Music Group. Accompanying the record’s announcement, the band has revealed the first single, “Autonomous Eradication,” which is available for streaming now. 

Pre-Order Homo Deus: distortionmusicgroup.indiemerch.com 

Watch the music video for “Autonomous Eradication“:

Commenting on the new single, STILLBIRTH states: 
 
“Get ready to experience the adrenaline rush with our upcoming single “Autonomous Eradication”. This heart-pumping track takes you on a journey through the dystopian world of “Homo Deus”. In this Stillbirth Song humanity created Artificial Intelligence to help against new enemys, but it became their worst nightmare. The electrifying riffs, pounding drums, and powerful vocals create an intense atmosphere that will leave you captivated from start to finish.

We takes a bold step into the unknown, exploring the consequences of our actions and asking the question, “What if A.I. took over?” The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where machines rule supreme, and humanity is left struggling to survive. “Autonomous Eradication” is just a tiny fraction of the story from the upcoming concept album “Homo Deus.” The album finishes the trilogy which began with “Annihilation of Mankind,” or maybe not?

So, don’t miss out on this epic release! Turn up the volume and experience ‘Autonomous Eradication’ for yourself. It’s a song that will stay with you long after the last note fades.”

Adding about the impending album the band says: 

“The album ‘Homo Deus’ features 11 songs (44 minutes) and is a much more diverse album than our last releases. You can expect a maximum violent Stillbirth album, but this time we’ll give you a few more seconds to catch your breath in between the songs. Every song got its unique style with razor-sharp guitar riffs, crushing drums and a lot of vocal variety between nasty grunts to ear-splitting highs. To get the maximum brutality into your ears, we worked again with the audio-studio ‘Demigod Recordings’ for mix and master of the album. Our cover designer Aghy Purakusuma did a superb job on our landscape artwork and we again combined our love for details to hide some Easter eggs in the cover. We can’t wait to hear the opinions of our old and maybe new fans.“

Homo Deus Tracklisting:
1. The Hunt
2. Disgraced
3. Proclaim the Anarchy
4. Homo Deus
5. Slaughtered and Disemboweled
6. Rising From The Ashes
7. Autonomous Eradication
8. Seed of Judgement
9. Descending
10. Tribunal of Penance
11. Get Out

About STILLBIRTH:
STILLBIRTH from Hagen / Germany was founded in 1999 by former guitarist (now vocalist) Lukas Swiaczny and plays a mix of death metal, grindcore and deathcore. Since their inception, the band has released 7 full-length albums, including Happy Stillbirth Party (2002), Plakative Agressionen (2009), Endgame is Near (2011), Global Error (2015), Annihilation of Mankind (2018), Back To The Stoned Age (2019) and Revive The Throne (2020). Throughout that time the band went on multiple tours of North America, Europe and Asia, highlighted by memorable performances at festivals like Summer Breeze Open Air and Partsan Open Air.
 
In 2021, STILLBIRTH suffered the tragic loss of their bassist Dominik “Pumpa” Koenig, just days before the release of their EP, Strain of Gods.
 
Following the passing of their friend and bandmate, STILLBIRTH was able to regroup and signed with Distortion Music Group in early 2022. Now armed with one of their most vicious albums yet, Homo Deus, the band prepares for the next chapter of decades long career. 

STILLBIRTH Lineup:
Lukas Swiaczny – Vocals
Lukas Kaminski – Bass
Martin Grupe – Drums
Leonard Thoma – Guitar
Szymon Skiba – Guitar

Follow STILLBIRTH:
Website: https://www.stillbirthparty.de
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