Following the release of their much-acclaimed second studio album “A Mass To The Grotesque” (May 2024, Alma Mater Records) and busy live schedules, Brazilian death metal extremists THE TROOPS OF DOOM — featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz — are set to kick off their UK and European Tour, starting on October 18th in Glasgow!

The upcoming tour marks another milestone for the South American powerhouse, who continue to carry the torch of classic death metal with ferocity and authenticity.

“Me and my bandmates are super excited and full of energy for this upcoming UK and European tour in October and November 2025!” Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz comments. “One of the highlights for us will be playing in Birmingham — the hometown of the legendary Black Sabbath and one of the true birthplaces of Heavy Metal. We’re proud and can’t wait to hit the road! It’ll also be our very first time playing only as The Troops of Doom in some countries like Serbia, Croatia, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden… and we’re ready to bring our music to our fans in these iconic places. See you on the road!”

Make sure to catch THE TROOPS OF DOOM live on their upcoming A MASS TO THE GROTESQUE UK & EUROPE TOUR 2025:

18/10 Glasgow (UK) Slay
20/10 Bristol (UK) Exchange
21/10 Manchester (UK) Rebellion
22/10 Derby (UK) Hairy Dogs
24/10 Preston (UK) The Ferret
25/10 Bridgwater (UK) The Cobblestone
26/10 Southampton (UK) Suburbia
28/10 Birmingham (UK) Hares And Hounds
29/10 London (UK) New Cross Inn
31/10 Berlin (D) Orwohaus
01/11 Bitterfeld (D) Festung
02/11 Oberhausen (D) Kulttempel
03/11 Frankfurt (D) Ponyhof
04/11 Hamburg (D) Hafenklang
05/11 Krefeld (D) Kulturfabrik
06/11 Aarburg (CH) Musigburg
08/11 Umea (S) House of Metal
10/11 Deinze (B) Elpee
11/11 Luxembourg (LU) MK Bar
12/11 Praga (CZ) Modra Vopice
13/11 Litomysl (CZ) Kotelna
14/11 Jablunkov (CZ) Rokac
15/11 Brno (CZ) Sibir
16/11 Poprad (SK) Rock Fabric
17/11 Bratislava (SK) Randal
18/11 Belgrade (RS) Club Garaza
19/11 Zagreb (HR) Hard Place
20/11 Turin (IT) El Barrio
21/11 Saverdun (F) Metal Fest
22/11 Vieux-Boucau (F) Le Wharf
25/11 Portugalete (E) Groove Club
26/11 Zaragoza (E) Utopia Club
27/11 Madrid (E) Revi Live
28/11 Sevilla (E) Club 2
29/11 Lisboa (PT) RCA Club
30/11 Porto (PT) Woodstock 69

THE TROOPS OF DOOM was formed in 2020, during the pandemic, by the original SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz. He recorded the albums “Bestial Devastation” (1985) and “Morbid Visions” (1986). Jairo left the band in 1987, making way for Andreas Kisser, who continues with the band to this day. THE TROOPS OF DOOM’s lineup also includes other significant figures from the Brazilian metal scene, such as guitarist Marcelo Vasco (Patria, Mysteriis), a globally renowned graphic artist known for his work with bands like Slayer, Dee Snider, Kreator, Machine Head, Soulfly, and many others. The vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, former live guitarist for Matanza, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira, a former member of the band Tianastácia, complete the lineup.

Acclaimed by media outlets as a supergroup, THE TROOPS OF DOOM emerged to revive the classic Death Metal of the 80s, inspired by Sepultura’s early era with Jairo and other influential bands such as Slayer, Celtic Frost, Kreator, and Possessed. It serves as a time machine for those nostalgic for the golden age of Death Metal. In just two years since its formation, the band has released three EPs: “The Rise of Heresy” (2020), “The Absence of Light” (2021), and “Prelude to Blasphemy” (2023), along with their debut album, “Antichrist Reborn”, that was released in 2022 on CD, LP, and Cassette by Alma Mater Records and lauded by both fans and music press alike.

Their sophomore studio offering “A Mass To The Grotesque” was produced by André Moraes, a multi-talented musician known for his work on Sepultura’s “Dante XXI” and the soundtrack of the film “Lisbela e o Prisioneiro,” at Audio Porto studio in Porto Alegre/RS. The mixing and mastering of the album were done by Jim Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, known for producing some of the greatest Death Metal classics of the 80s and 90s. 

“A Mass To The Grotesque” was released on May 31, 2024 via Alma Mater Records, the Portuguese label run by MOONSPELL frontman Fernando Ribeiro. Get the album here!

THE TROOPS OF DOOM are:
Alex Kafer (vocals and bass)
Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz (guitar)
Marcelo Vasco (guitar)
Alexandre Oliveira (drums)

For More Info Visit:
http://www.thetroopsofdoom.com
http://www.facebook.com/thetroopsofdoom
http://www.instagram.com/thetroopsofdoom
http://www.almamaterrecords.com

Following the release of their much-acclaimed, second studio album “A Mass To The Grotesque” (released in May 2024 via Alma Mater Records), Brazilian death metal extremes THE TROOPS OF DOOM have shared a lyric video for album track “The Grotesque”! In support of their recent record release, the band featuring former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz, will embark on their first-ever European tour, kicking off this Friday in Cottbus, Germany! Find all upcoming dates listed below.

 “We’re super excited for our first European tour with The Troops of Doom! Can’t wait to see how the European fans react, play in some great venues, and really tighten our bond as a band. This is a huge chance to make our mark on the international metal scene, and we’re ready to bring it!” The band writes.

“We also have a really cool lyric video for the track ‘The Grotesque’, created by our talented friend and artist Wanderley Perna. He made an amazing animation of the fantastic album artwork by Dan Seagrave. We hope you enjoy the video as much as you did the album!”

Just exclusively premiered with Powermetal.de, you can now watch the new clip for “The Grotesque” here:

THE TROOPS OF DOOM was formed in 2020, during the pandemic, by the original SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz. He recorded the albums “Bestial Devastation” (1985) and “Morbid Visions” (1986). Jairo left the band in 1987, making way for Andreas Kisser, who continues with the band to this day. THE TROOPS OF DOOM’s lineup also includes other significant figures from the Brazilian metal scene, such as guitarist Marcelo Vasco (Patria, Mysteriis), a globally renowned graphic artist known for his work with bands like Slayer, Dee Snider, Kreator, Machine Head, Soulfly, and many others. The vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, former live guitarist for Matanza, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira, a former member of the band Tianastácia, complete the lineup.

Acclaimed by specialized media as a supergroup, THE TROOPS OF DOOM emerged to revive the classic Death Metal of the 80s, inspired by Sepultura’s early era with Jairo and other influential bands such as Slayer, Celtic Frost, Kreator, and Possessed. It serves as a time machine for those nostalgic for the golden age of Death Metal. In just two years since its formation, the band has released three EPs: “The Rise of Heresy” (2020), “The Absence of Light” (2021), and “Prelude to Blasphemy” (2023), along with their debut album, “Antichrist Reborn”, that was released in 2022 on CD, LP, and Cassette by Alma Mater Records and lauded by both fans and music press alike.

Their sophomore studio offering “A Mass To The Grotesque” was produced by André Moraes, a multi-talented musician known for his work on Sepultura’s “Dante XXI” and the soundtrack of the film “Lisbela e o Prisioneiro,” at Audio Porto studio in Porto Alegre/RS. The mixing and mastering of the album were done by Jim Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, known for producing some of the greatest Death Metal classics of the 80s and 90s. 

“A Mass To The Grotesque” was released on May 31, 2024 via Alma Mater Records, the Portuguese label run by MOONSPELL singer Fernando Ribeiro! Order your album copy at https://bit.ly/49LaD1x

Make sure to catch THE TROOPS OF DOOM at the following dates this month:
02.08 Cottbus(D)@Muggefug
03.08 Szczecin (PL)@Krzywy Gryf
04.08 Berlin(D)@Maschinenhaus
05.08 Bamberg(D)@Live Club
06.08 Halle(D)@Reil 74
07.08 Den Haag(NL)@Musicon
08.08 Breda(NL)@Sound Dog
09.08 Doetinchen(NL)@Engelenbak
10.08 Wermelskirchen(D)@AJZ
12.08 Charleroi(B)@MCP Apache
14.08 Kassel(D)@Goldgrube
15.08 Chorzów(PL)@Leśniczówka Club
16.08 Nuremberg(D)@Bela Lugosi
17.08 Bielefeld(D)@Drumm Hard
20.08 Göppingen(D)@Zille
21.08 Montpellier(FR)@Secret Place
23.08 Almeria(ES)@The Time Club
24.08 Madrid (ES)@Revi Live
25.08 Milagres(P)@Milagre Metaleiro

THE TROOPS OF DOOM are:
Alex Kafer (vocals and bass)
Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz (guitar)
Marcelo Vasco (guitar)
Alexandre Oliveira (drums)

For More Info Visit:
http://www.thetroopsofdoom.com
http://www.facebook.com/thetroopsofdoom
http://www.instagram.com/thetroopsofdoom
http://www.almamaterrecords.com

Today, May 31, 2024, Brazilian death metal extremes THE TROOPS OF DOOM celebrate the release of their much-awaited, new studio album “A Mass To The Grotesque” via Alma Mater Records, the Portuguese label run by MOONSPELL singer Fernando Ribeiro! 

Buy the album at https://almamaterrecords.com/records/-/a-mass-to-the-grotesque-57/

In support of “A Mass To The Grotesque”, the band teamed up with Decibel Magazine for an exclusive album premiere! Stream the album, in its entirety, now at:

THE TROOPS OF DOOM was formed in 2020, during the pandemic, by the original SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz. He recorded the albums “Bestial Devastation” (1985) and “Morbid Visions” (1986). Jairo left the band in 1987, making way for Andreas Kisser, who continues with the band to this day. THE TROOPS OF DOOM’s lineup also includes other significant figures from the Brazilian metal scene, such as guitarist Marcelo Vasco (Patria, Mysteriis), a globally renowned graphic artist known for his work with bands like Slayer, Dee Snider, Kreator, Machine Head, Soulfly, and many others. The vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, former live guitarist for Matanza, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira, a former member of the band Tianastácia, complete the lineup.

Acclaimed by specialized media as a supergroup, THE TROOPS OF DOOM emerged to revive the classic Death Metal of the 80s, inspired by Sepultura’s early era with Jairo and other influential bands such as Slayer, Celtic Frost, Kreator, and Possessed. It serves as a time machine for those nostalgic for the golden age of Death Metal. In just two years since its formation, the band has released three EPs: “The Rise of Heresy” (2020), “The Absence of Light” (2021), and “Prelude to Blasphemy” (2023), along with their debut album, “Antichrist Reborn”, that was released in 2022 on CD, LP, and Cassette by Alma Mater Records and lauded by both fans and music press alike.

The band is currently gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated second album, “A Mass To The Grotesque”, produced by André Moraes, a multi-talented musician known for his work on Sepultura’s “Dante XXI” and the soundtrack of the film “Lisbela e o Prisioneiro,” at Audio Porto studio in Porto Alegre/RS. The mixing and mastering of the album were done by Jim Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, known for producing some of the greatest Death Metal classics of the 80s and 90s. The cover art was painted by the acclaimed artist Dan Seagrave, responsible for numerous iconic Death Metal album covers. 

THE TROOPS OF DOOM who have just headlined the Waves stage at the Brazilian edition of the German festival Summer Breeze, will embark on their first-ever European Tour in August! Find all upcoming live dates listed below, and make sure to grab your copy of this must-have album, one that belongs into every well-sorted death metal record collection, now at THIS LOCATION!

Tracklist:

1. Solve Et Coagula – Introduction
2. Chapels Of The Unholy
3. Dawn of Mephisto
4. Denied Divinity
5. The Impostor King
6. Faithless Requiem
7. Psalm 78 – God of Bizarre
8. Terror Inheritance
9. The Grotesque
10. Blood Upon The Throne
11. Venomous Creed

THE TROOPS OF DOOM Live 2024:

02.08 Cottbus (D) @Muggefug
03.08 Nuremberg (D) @Straßenfest
04.08 Berlin (D) @Maschinenhaus
05.08 Bamberg (D) @Live Club
06.08 Halle (D) @ Reil 74
07.08 The Hague (NL) @Musicon
08.08 Breda (NL) @Sound Dog
09.08 Doetinchen (NL) @Engelenbak
10.08 Wermelskirchen (D) @AJZ
11.08 Hamburg (D) @Indra
12.08 Charleroi (B) @MCP Apache
14.08 Kassel (D) @Goldgrube
15.08 Sosnowiec (PL) @M. Doctrine
23.08 Almeria (ES) @The Time Club
24.08 Madrid (ES) @Revi Live
25.08 Milagres (P) @Milagre Metaleiro

THE TROOPS OF DOOM are:
Alex Kafer (vocals and bass)
Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz (guitar)
Marcelo Vasco (guitar)
Alexandre Oliveira (drums)

For More Info Visit:
http://www.thetroopsofdoom.com
http://www.facebook.com/thetroopsofdoom
http://www.instagram.com/thetroopsofdoom
http://www.almamaterrecords.com

May 31, 2024 sees Brazilian death metal extremes, THE TROOPS OF DOOM, unleash their much-awaited, new studio album “A Mass To The Grotesque” via Alma Mater Records, the Portuguese label run by MOONSPELL singer Fernando Ribeiro! The album pre-sale is available at https://bit.ly/49LaD1x, to pre-save a digital copy via Blood Blast Distribution, visit: 

https://bfan.link/a-mass-to-the-grotesque

While Mille Petrozza of KREATOR recently said “The record sounds amazing! Old school as f*ck!
Taking me back to the glory days of Brazilian metal. This album will crush!”, Øystein G. Brun (BORKNAGAR) states: “Wow, this one hits me hard and drags me straight back to the early 90′, to my youth, when death metal still was fresh, wild and fierce! Listen and learn kids, this is how music in the name of the horns are done!”

“Imagine a death metal world unaltered and pure since the 1990’s, a musical style so dear to the fans, that time, business and trend, could never hurt,“ Death Metal Fan Fernando Ribeiro recommends, “Go back to the glorious time where Death Metal reigned supreme, thanks to some bands, artists, studios and an untameable will of progressing and delivering extreme music to its finest shape, like occult jewellery, filigree , brutal yet elegant in its overwhelming task of splitting your ears. The new Troops of Doom album A Mass to the Grotesque, which Alma Mater Records is brutally proud to present, rescues this long forgotten Death Metal class. They are the flag carriers of the authentic Morrisound sound (the legendary Florida studio where this album was mixed and mastered) and they leave no stones unturned on this one. Brace yourself for the best and most authentic Death Metal album in ages!”

But convince yourself, following the previously-released, first single and rager “Chapels Of The Unholy“, today, THE TROOPS OF DOOM serve you their brand new track “Dawn Of Mephisto“! Watch the clip now streaming here:

“We chose “Dawn Of Mephisto” as our second single because it’s a song that already brings greater musical complexity, while remaining true to the rawness and ferocity of 80s metal. We believe that this track, together with our first single “Chapels Of The Unholy,” provides a great summary of what fans can expect from this new album, still with many nuances and surprises, of course.” The band comments.

“The lyrics of “Dawn Of Mephisto” portray the representation of evil, proclaiming the destruction of faith and the emergence of a new power, personified by the figure of Mephisto, a demonic entity derived from Mephistopheles present in the Faust myth by Goethe. Conceptually, we approach the theme as a kind of distorted vision of religion and this power, where violence and destruction are glorified as a form of rebellion against the divine. Our intention with the musical aesthetic of this track was to contextualize a story being told, like in a movie. It’s a song that builds up and reaches peaks of explosion and high energy.

The music video was filmed in Porto Alegre/RS and directed by producer and filmmaker André Moraes (Sepultura, Lisbela e o Prisioneiro) and Ana Carol.”

Tracklist:

1. Solve Et Coagula – Introduction
2. Chapels Of The Unholy
3. Dawn of Mephisto
4. Denied Divinity
5. The Impostor King
6. Faithless Requiem
7. Psalm 78 – God of Bizarre
8. Terror Inheritance
9. The Grotesque
10. Blood Upon The Throne
11. Venomous Creed

THE TROOPS OF DOOM was formed in 2020, during the pandemic, by the original SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz. He recorded the albums “Bestial Devastation” (1985) and “Morbid Visions” (1986). Jairo left the band in 1987, making way for Andreas Kisser, who continues with the band to this day. THE TROOPS OF DOOM’s lineup also includes other significant figures from the Brazilian metal scene, such as guitarist Marcelo Vasco (Patria, Mysteriis), a globally renowned graphic artist known for his work with bands like Slayer, Dee Snider, Kreator, Machine Head, Soulfly, and many others. The vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, former live guitarist for Matanza, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira, a former member of the band Tianastácia, complete the lineup.

Acclaimed by specialized media as a supergroup, THE TROOPS OF DOOM emerged to revive the classic Death Metal of the 80s, inspired by Sepultura’s early era with Jairo and other influential bands such as Slayer, Celtic Frost, Kreator, and Possessed. It serves as a time machine for those nostalgic for the golden age of Death Metal. In just two years since its formation, the band has released three EPs: “The Rise of Heresy” (2020), “The Absence of Light” (2021), and “Prelude to Blasphemy” (2023), along with their debut album, “Antichrist Reborn”, that was released in 2022 on CD, LP, and Cassette by Alma Mater Records and lauded by both fans and music press alike.

The band is currently gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated second album, “A Mass To The Grotesque”, produced by André Moraes, a multi-talented musician known for his work on Sepultura’s “Dante XXI” and the soundtrack of the film “Lisbela e o Prisioneiro,” at Audio Porto studio in Porto Alegre/RS. The mixing and mastering of the album were done by Jim Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, known for producing some of the greatest Death Metal classics of the 80s and 90s. The cover art was painted by the acclaimed artist Dan Seagrave, responsible for numerous iconic Death Metal album covers. 

In support of “A Mass To The Grotesque”, THE TROOPS OF DOOM who have just headlined the Waves stage at the Brazilian edition of the German festival Summer Breeze, will embark on their first-ever European Tour in August! Find all upcoming live dates listed below, and make sure to grab your copy of this must-have album, one that belongs into every well-sorted death metal record collection, now at THIS LOCATION!

THE TROOPS OF DOOM Live 2024:

02.08 Cottbus (D) @Muggefug
03.08 Nuremberg (D) @Straßenfest
04.08 Berlin (D) @Maschinenhaus
05.08 Bamberg (D) @Live Club
06.08 Halle (D) @ Reil 74
07.08 The Hague (NL) @Musicon
08.08 Breda (NL) @Sound Dog
09.08 Doetinchen (NL) @Engelenbak
10.08 Wermelskirchen (D) @AJZ
11.08 Hamburg (D) @Indra
12.08 Charleroi (B) @MCP Apache
14.08 Kassel (D) @Goldgrube
15.08 Sosnowiec (PL) @M. Doctrine
23.08 Almeria (ES) @The Time Club
24.08 Madrid (ES) @Revi Live
25.08 Milagres (P) @Milagre Metaleiro

THE TROOPS OF DOOM are:
Alex Kafer (vocals and bass)
Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz (guitar)
Marcelo Vasco (guitar)
Alexandre Oliveira (drums)

For More Info Visit:
http://www.thetroopsofdoom.com
http://www.facebook.com/thetroopsofdoom
http://www.instagram.com/thetroopsofdoom
http://www.almamaterrecords.com

May 31, 2024 sees Brazilian death metal extremes, THE TROOPS OF DOOM, unleash their much-awaited, new studio album “A Mass To The Grotesque”! The band’s sophomore full-length will be released as limited LP Vinyl edition and CD Digipack via Alma Mater Records, the Portuguese powerhouse label run by MOONSPELL singer Fernando Ribeiro! The album pre-sale is available at https://bit.ly/49LaD1x, to pre-save a digital copy via Blood Blast Distribution, visit: 

https://bfan.link/a-mass-to-the-grotesque

THE TROOPS OF DOOM was formed in 2020, during the pandemic, by the original SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz. He recorded the albums “Bestial Devastation” (1985) and “Morbid Visions” (1986). Jairo left the band in 1987, making way for Andreas Kisser, who continues with the band to this day. THE TROOPS OF DOOM’s lineup also includes other significant figures from the Brazilian metal scene, such as guitarist Marcelo Vasco (Patria, Mysteriis), a globally renowned graphic artist known for his work with bands like Slayer, Dee Snider, Kreator, Machine Head, Soulfly, and many others. The vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, former live guitarist for Matanza, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira, a former member of the band Tianastácia, complete the lineup.

Now, and just exclusively premiered via Metal Injection, the band has shared a first single, the fast-paced rager “Chapels Of The Unholy“! The song is now available on all digital providers at https://bfan.link/troops-chapels-of-the-unholy, the crushing video clip is streaming below!

Jairo Tormentor” Guedz comments: “We’ve chosen the track “Chapels Of The Unholy” as our first single, as we believe it perfectly encapsulates the essence of the album and the direction we are taking with this new release. It’s an intense and fierce song that brings to the surface the roots of our death metal. Besides that, the lyrics talks about the decay of faith and the darkness within the human mind, which are themes intertwined with the concept of this new album. “Chapels Of The Unholy” not only represents what fans can expect from the album as a whole but also serves as a great introduction to the grotesque world we have created.”

“Imagine a death metal world unaltered and pure since the 1990’s, a musical style so dear to the fans, that time, business and trend, could never hurt,“ Death Metal Fan Fernando Ribeiro recommends, “Go back to the glorious time where Death Metal reigned supreme, thanks to some bands, artists, studios and an untameable will of progressing and delivering extreme music to its finest shape, like occult jewellery, filigree , brutal yet elegant in its overwhelming task of splitting your ears. The new Troops of Doom album A Mass to the Grotesque, which Alma Mater Records is brutally proud to present, rescues this long forgotten Death Metal class. They are the flag carriers of the authentic Morrisound sound (the legendary Florida studio where this album was mixed and mastered) and they leave no stones unturned on this one. Brace yourself for the best and most authentic Death Metal album in ages!” 

Acclaimed by specialized media as a supergroup, THE TROOPS OF DOOM emerged to revive the classic Death Metal of the 80s, inspired by Sepultura’s early era with Jairo and other influential bands such as Slayer, Celtic Frost, Kreator, and Possessed. It serves as a time machine for those nostalgic for the golden age of Death Metal. In just two years since its formation, the band has released three EPs: “The Rise of Heresy” (2020), “The Absence of Light” (2021), and “Prelude to Blasphemy” (2023), along with their debut album, “Antichrist Reborn”, that was released in 2022 on CD, LP, and Cassette by Alma Mater Records and lauded by both fans and music press alike.

The band is currently gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated second album, “A Mass To The Grotesque”, produced by André Moraes, a multi-talented musician known for his work on Sepultura’s “Dante XXI” and the soundtrack of the film “Lisbela e o Prisioneiro,” at Audio Porto studio in Porto Alegre/RS. The mixing and mastering of the album were done by Jim Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, known for producing some of the greatest Death Metal classics of the 80s and 90s. The cover art was painted by the acclaimed artist Dan Seagrave, responsible for numerous iconic Death Metal album covers. 

In support of “A Mass To The Grotesque”, THE TROOPS OF DOOM have been confirmed to headline the Waves stage at the Brazilian edition of the German festival Summer Breeze, taking place at the Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo this April, followed by their first-ever European Tour in August! Find all upcoming live dates listed below, and make sure to grab your copy of this must-have album, one that belongs into every well-sorted death metal record collection, now at THIS LOCATION!

Tracklist:

1. Solve Et Coagula – Introduction
2. Chapels Of The Unholy
3. Dawn of Mephisto
4. Denied Divinity
5. The Impostor King
6. Faithless Requiem
7. Psalm 78 – God of Bizarre
8. Terror Inheritance
9. The Grotesque
10. Blood Upon The Throne
11. Venomous Creed

THE TROOPS OF DOOM Live 2024:
28.04 São Paulo (BRA) @Summer Breeze
02.08 Cottbus (D) @Muggefug
03.08 Nuremberg (D) @Straßenfest
04.08 Berlin (D) @Maschinenhaus
05.08 Bamberg (D) @Live Club
06.08 Halle (D) @ Reil 74
07.08 The Hague (NL) @Musicon
08.08 Breda (NL) @Sound Dog
09.08 Doetinchen (NL) @Engelenbak
10.08 Wermelskirchen (D) @AJZ
11.08 Hamburg (D) @Indra
12.08 Charleroi (B) @MCP Apache
14.08 Kassel (D) @Goldgrube
15.08 Sosnowiec (PL) @M. Doctrine
23.08 Almeria (ES) @The Time Club
24.08 Madrid (ES) @Revi Live
25.08 Milagres (P) @Milagre Metaleiro

THE TROOPS OF DOOM are:
Alex Kafer (vocals and bass)
Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz (guitar)
Marcelo Vasco (guitar)
Alexandre Oliveira (drums)

For More Info Visit:
http://www.thetroopsofdoom.com
http://www.facebook.com/thetroopsofdoom
http://www.instagram.com/thetroopsofdoom
http://www.almamaterrecords.com

THE TROOPS OF DOOM was formed in 2020, during the pandemic, by the original SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz. He recorded the albums “Bestial Devastation” (1985) and “Morbid Visions” (1986). Jairo left the band in 1987, making way for Andreas Kisser, who continues with the band to this day. THE TROOPS OF DOOM’s lineup also includes other significant figures from the Brazilian metal scene, such as guitarist Marcelo Vasco (Patria, Mysteriis), a globally renowned graphic artist known for his work with bands like Slayer, Dee Snider, Kreator, Machine Head, Soulfly, and many others. The vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, former live guitarist for Matanza, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira, a former member of the band Tianastácia, complete the lineup.

Acclaimed by specialized media as a supergroup, THE TROOPS OF DOOM emerged to revive the classic Death Metal of the 80s, inspired by Sepultura’s early era with Jairo and other influential bands such as Slayer, Celtic Frost, Kreator, and Possessed. It serves as a time machine for those nostalgic for the golden age of Death Metal. In just two years since its formation, the band has released three EPs: “The Rise of Heresy” (2020), “The Absence of Light” (2021), and “Prelude to Blasphemy” (2023), along with their debut album, “Antichrist Reborn”, that was released in 2022 on CD, LP, and Cassette by Alma Mater Records and lauded by both fans and music press alike.

Now, the band is gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated second album, “A Mass To The Grotesque”, produced by André Moraes, a multi-talented musician known for his work on Sepultura’s “Dante XXI” and the soundtrack of the film “Lisbela e o Prisioneiro,” at Audio Porto studio in Porto Alegre/RS. The mixing and mastering of the album were done by Jim Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, known for producing some of the greatest Death Metal classics of the 80s and 90s.

“The entire production and recording of the album were done in Brazil, while the mixing and mastering were handled by the great Jim Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording in Florida. It’s a production that completely diverges from today’s standard productions. We are very proud of it.“ Jairo Guedz comments.

“Every aspect of this album was chosen meticulously,“ Marcelo Vasco adds. “What could be more intense than having the record mixed in the studio where the greatest death metal classics of the ’80s and ’90s were mixed? Our idea was to take the production of this album to another level. The sound breaths, it’s organic and lo-fi, oldschool as hell. It’s an experience!”

The cover art was painted by the acclaimed artist Dan Seagrave, responsible for numerous classic Death Metal album covers. Guedz reveals: “The title ‘A Mass To The Grotesque’ carries the symbolism of a true ode to the ugly, the evil, the feared. It encompasses everything and everyone that doesn’t fit into the molds of a so-called ‘evolved’ society, choosing to live in the shadows. A dark liturgy to the rejected and their followers, who find shelter and comfort in the absence of light and in the supposed dictatorship of the divine word, whatever it may be. The grotesque is resistance, where nothing is sacred!”

“There wouldn’t be a more perfect artist to paint the album cover than the master Dan Seagrave, whose distinctive style is deeply rooted in the genre and has created numerous album covers for Death Metal that have become iconic and, of course, a great inspiration in The Troops of Doom’s music. We are huge fans of his work,“ Vasco admits, “and it is a giant honor to have him as the cover artist of this new album. It’s a dream come true.”

Tracklist:

1. Solve Et Coagula – Introduction
2. Chapels Of The Unholy
3. Dawn of Mephisto
4. Denied Divinity
5. The Impostor King
6. Faithless Requiem
7. Psalm 78 – God of Bizarre
8. Terror Inheritance
9. The Grotesque
10. Blood Upon The Throne
11. Venomous Creed

THE TROOPS OF DOOM Live 2024:
28.04. Summer Breeze Brazil
02.08 Cottbus (D) Muggefug
03.08 Nuremberg (D) Straßenfest
04.08 Berlin (D) Maschine Haus
05.08 Bamberg (D) Live Club
06.08 Halle (D) Reil 74
07.08 The Hague (NL) Musicon
09.08 Doetinchen () Engelenbak
10.08 Wermelskirchen (D) AJZ
11.08 Hamburg (D) Indra
12.08 Charleroi (B) MCP Apache
14.08 Kassel (D) Goldgrube
15.08 Sosnowiec (PL) M. Doctrine
23.08 Almeria (ES) The Time Club
24.08 Madrid (ES) Revi Live
25.08 Milagres (P) Milagro Metal

THE TROOPS OF DOOM are:
ALEX KAFER (vocals and bass)
JAIRO “TORMENTOR” GUEDZ (guitar)
MARCELO VASCO (guitar)
ALEXANDRE OLIVEIRA (drums)

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