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ACERBIC UNLEASHES DEATH-THRASH MASTERPIECE “ABHORRENT ATROCITIES AGAINST ALL HUMANKIND” – OUT FEBRUARY 2026

Olympia, WA – ACERBIC, the searing death-thrash powerhouse from Olympia, Washington, announces the release of their debut EP, Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind , set to strike in February 2026. Fusing relentless aggression with melodic darkness, ACERBIC delivers six devastating tracks designed to thrill fans of Carcass, At The Gates, and Power Trip.

Founded in 2013 as a solo project by guitarist Chris Thompson, ACERBIC has evolved over the years into a full-force band featuring Gabriel Glandon on vocals, Xander Provencher on bass, Chris Hannan on drums, and Thompson himself on guitar. With influences ranging from old-school death metal to melodic intricacy, ACERBIC’s sound blends vicious riffs, menacing grooves, and haunting melodies into a dark, visceral atmosphere.

The band first grabbed attention with their 2023 demo, featuring session drums by Dirk Verbeuren and scorching leads from Kragen Lum on “Despondent.” The demo’s international recognition, including features in Slowly We Rot magazine (Romania) and Guts N Blood Records’ Rotten Pages #8 compilation (Peru), set the stage for a full band lineup and the creation of their debut EP.

Recorded at Elektriccity Recording in Portland, Oregon (August 2025) and mixed/mastered by Charlie Koryn (October–November 2025), Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind showcases ACERBIC at their most brutal and precise. From Gabriel’s guttural growls and banshee highs to Chris Hannan’s punishing drumming and Xander Provencher’s 6-string bass melodies complementing Thompson’s guitar riffs, this EP is a front-to-back assault that will satisfy fans with a taste for extreme, melody-laden metal.

The lead single, “Shallow Grave,” is accompanied by a striking music video produced by J. Donovan Malley, while the EP’s hand-painted cover art by Matt Stikker visually captures the EP’s dark intensity. Abhorrent Atrocities Against All Humankind will be available in limited CD and cassette editions via ACERBIC’s Bandcamp page.

Hailing from Olympia’s metal scene, ACERBIC continues to haunt stages along 4th Avenue, bringing uncompromising death-thrash to fans near and far.

EP Release Date: February 2026
Genre: Death-Thrash / Melodic Death Metal
Format: CD and Cassette (Limited)
Recorded at: Elektriccity Recording, Portland, OR
Mixed & Mastered by: Charlie Koryn
Produced by: ACERBIC
Video for “Shallow Grave” by: J. Donovan Malley
Artwork by: Matt Stikker
Label: Independent

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