THE BEAST

Brazilian death metal supergroup The Troops of Doom are set to unleash their much-anticipated second studio album, A Mass to the Grotesque, this Friday, May 31, 2024, via Alma Mater Records. In celebration of the release, the band has partnered with Decibel Magazine for an exclusive album stream, allowing fans to experience the album in its entirety ahead of its official release.

"The band’s sophomore outing, A Mass to the Grotesque, returns to the organic, old-school sound that defined Death Metal’s golden age," raves Decibel Magazine. Renowned figures in the metal scene have also praised the album. Mille Petrozza of Kreator states, "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 of Borknagar adds, "Wow, this one hits me hard and drags me straight back to the early '90s, 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 is done!"

Formed in 2020 during the pandemic by original Sepultura guitarist Jairo “Tormentor” Guedz, The Troops of Doom aims to revive the classic death metal sound of the 80s. The lineup features significant figures from the Brazilian metal scene, including guitarist Marcelo Vasco (Patria, Mysteriis), vocalist and bassist Alex Kafer, and drummer Alexandre Oliveira. The band has quickly made a name for themselves with three EPs and a debut album, Antichrist Reborn (2022), all released via Alma Mater Records.

A Mass to the Grotesque was produced by André Moraes at Audio Porto studio in Porto Alegre/RS and mixed and mastered by Jim Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida. The album cover art, painted by the acclaimed artist Dan Seagrave, evokes the iconic imagery of death metal's golden era.

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

Following their headline performance at the Waves stage during the Brazilian edition of the German festival Summer Breeze, The Troops of Doom are gearing up for their first-ever European tour this August. Fans can pre-order A Mass to the Grotesque at this link and pre-save a digital copy via Blood Blast Distribution here.

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 information, visit The Troops of Doom's official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Don’t miss out on this must-have album, a vital addition to any death metal collection.

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