TEMPLE OF DREAD – heute neue Track Premiere
German Death Metallers TEMPLE OF DREAD have unleashed another advance track from their new album "Dreadspawn Dominion", coming on August 7th 2026 through Testimony Records.
A lyric video for the song "Hybrid Horde Eternal" is available here: https://youtu.be/pEuU3qlYzMg
Guitarist Markus Bünnemeyer states: "Our single track, 'Hybrid Horde Eternal', offers an innovation as it is the first TEMPLE OF DREAD song written entirely by our singer Jens Finger. Musically, this song picks up on our trademarks but adds doom elements. The lyrics do not revolve around ancient Greek legends for a change, but we deal with an old biblical theme."
Like a mighty battle trireme, TEMPLE OF DREAD are leaving their port on the East Frisian island of Spiekeroog to deliver brutal death metal with the new massive ram bow "Dreadspawn Dominion" to all that dare to try and block their course.
Musically, TEMPLE OF DREAD remain true to their old school death metal roots but continue to expand their sonic range by further honing their cinematic aspects with even more dark and heavy elements that began to receive special attention on the previous albums "Beyond Acheron" (2023) and "God of the Godless" (2024). These veterans are making full use of their vast experience and audible confidence in their deadly craft to add true emotions into their often rather technically focussed genre.
Once again, these hardy islanders make use of classical themes from the ancient world with lyrics penned by their friend and long-time collaborator, the psychologist Frank "Doc" Albers. Followers of TEMPLE OF DREAD will recognise familiar threads, particularly the continuation of the clash between Charon, the ferryman of the souls across the River Styx and the personalised deity of the underworld, Hades.
The most obvious change that has affected TEMPLE OF DREAD between the recording of God of the Godless" and "Dreadspawn Dominion" is the addition of second guitarist Daniel Maurer and bass player Andi Bauer, who enhance the Frisian band with even more punch – both live and in studio.
With "Dreadspawn Dominion", TEMPLE OF DREAD do not just deliver about everything that their old school death metal following might desire but also invite listeners from other realms on the darker and harder side of metal to lend an ear. Listen and behold: an ancient darkness is rising to claim your souls!
Production, recording, mix & mastering by Jörg Uken / Soundloge Studios. Artwork by Paolo Girardi.
Tracklist:
01. Wings of Immortality (Intro)
02. Dreadspawn Dominion >>> Music Video: https://youtu.be/mol8PQVOGtA
03. Born To Rot
04. Hybrid Horde Eternal
05. Death March
06. Blood Pyre
07. Scorched by Cosmic Fire
08. Rites of Blasphemy >>> Music Video: https://youtu.be/4_k0IQ_b5FY
09. Artisan of Oblivion
10. Infernal Eternity
Line-up:
Jens Finger – Vocals
Markus Bünnemeyer – Guitars
Jörg Uken – Drums, Keys
Daniel Maurer – Guitars
Andi Bauer – Bass
Live:
08 AUG 2026 Schlotheim (DE) Party.San (Release Show)
22 AUG 2026 Osnabrück (DE) Bastard Club +Troops of Doom
11 SEP 2026 Münster (DE) Into the Crypts
12 SEP 2026 Barleben (DE) Metal Embrace
17 OCT 2026 Nordhorn (DE) Nordhorn Deathfest
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