Celebrating 6 years of existence, THE TROOPS OF DOOM immortalizes its own studio version of “God Of Thunder,” the classic by Kiss, bringing together renowned guest musicians from different styles: Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), Andria Busic (DR SIN / ULTRAJE A RIGOR), PJ (JOTA QUEST), and Martin Furia (DESTRUCTION / BARK), who not only recorded the guitar solo but also handled mixing and mastering.
Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz explains: “Since The Troops of Doom was formed back in 2020, we’ve used ‘God Of Thunder’ as a pre-intro in our shows. Whenever the audience hears this song playing through the PA, they already know the band is about to hit the stage. It’s almost a ritual for us. We all grew up listening to Kiss, so this track has always held a special meaning.”
The recording features Alex Kafer on vocals, Marcelo Vasco and Jairo Guedz on guitars, and Alexandre Oliveira on drums. This also marks the final collaboration of guitarist Marcelo Vasco, who recently announced his departure from the band and will perform his farewell show on May 1st at CDM Metal Fest, in Campo do Meio/MG.
The legendary Chuck Billy, vocalist of Testament, is one of the biggest names in thrash metal worldwide, with a solid career since the 1980s and albums that have influenced generations. Andria Busic, an icon of Brazilian hard rock, built his career fronting Dr. Sin and currently plays with Ultraje a Rigor, in addition to past stints with bands such as Platina, Cherokee, and Taffo. PJ, bassist of Jota Quest, brings his signature groove and a funky swing that adds a new dynamic to the track. Meanwhile, Martin Furia, producer and guitarist of Destruction, contributes his technique and extensive experience in major metal productions.
“We are huge fans of all the musicians involved. Each one was carefully chosen for representing something we truly admire. That makes the result even more special. Above all, this song is a celebration of what connects us: the love for Kiss and heavy music,” adds Jairo.
The classic album Destroyer, which features “God Of Thunder,” recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Additionally, during the production process of this track last year, the rock world said goodbye to the legendary Ace Frehley, original guitarist of Kiss. All of this makes this recording a heartfelt tribute to his legacy.
THE TROOPS OF DOOM will perform two shows in Brazil before hitting the road for their upcoming European tour, which includes appearances at some of the most iconic metal festivals in the world, such as Wacken Open Air and Headbangers Open Air in Germany, Alcatraz in Belgium, and Vagos Metal Fest in Portugal, among others.
Before crossing the Atlantic, the band will perform in April at the Wacken Warm Up Party in São Paulo, alongside Korzus, The Mist, and Krisiun. In May, they will take the stage at the CDM Fest in Campo do Meio/MG, sharing the lineup with bands such as Artillery, Viper, and other heavy metal forces.
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)
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)
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 MOONSPELLsinger Fernando Ribeiro!
In support of “A Mass To The Grotesque”, the band teamed up with Decibel Magazinefor 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:
Solve Et Coagula – Introduction
Chapels Of The Unholy
Dawn of Mephisto
Denied Divinity
The Impostor King
Faithless Requiem
Psalm 78 – God of Bizarre
Terror Inheritance
The Grotesque
Blood Upon The Throne
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)
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 MOONSPELLsinger Fernando Ribeiro! The album pre-sale is available at https://bit.ly/49LaD1x, to pre-save a digital copy via Blood Blast Distribution, visit:
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:
Solve Et Coagula – Introduction
Chapels Of The Unholy
Dawn of Mephisto
Denied Divinity
The Impostor King
Faithless Requiem
Psalm 78 – God of Bizarre
Terror Inheritance
The Grotesque
Blood Upon The Throne
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)
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 MOONSPELLsinger Fernando Ribeiro! The album pre-sale is available at https://bit.ly/49LaD1x, to pre-save a digital copy via Blood Blast Distribution, visit:
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:
Solve Et Coagula – Introduction
Chapels Of The Unholy
Dawn of Mephisto
Denied Divinity
The Impostor King
Faithless Requiem
Psalm 78 – God of Bizarre
Terror Inheritance
The Grotesque
Blood Upon The Throne
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)
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