THE BEAST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BAKKEN ANNOUNCE NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM CONSENT TO DECEPTION

Out June 12, 2026

Ireland heavy metal outfit Bakken are back in full force with their long-awaited third studio album, Consent To Deception , set for release on June 12, 2026.

Formed in 2011, Bakken have built their name the old-school way, grinding it out DIY , playing loud, and letting the music do the talking. Their breakout debut Death of a Hero (2012) put them on the map, followed by the hard-hitting This Means War in 2020, cementing a loyal global following drawn to their high-energy, politically charged brand of thrashy power metal .

Now in 2026, the band return with what they call their most ambitious and unfiltered record yet.

Blending the precision of classic heavy metal with the speed and bite of thrash metal and the soaring melodies of power metal , Bakken continue to carve their own lane. Fans of Judas Priest , Metallica , and Helloween will feel right at home, but don’t expect a copy-paste job. This is sharper, louder, and a lot more personal.

Band Statement

“It took six years, 1000s of recording tracks, a very patient producer, huge amounts of work, masses of unnecessary drama, we’re barely alive, our partners are barely talking to us, but we think we’ve managed to create a genre-less heavy metal masterpiece. (But that could just be the fatigue talking)”

About the Band

Bakken describe themselves as thrashy-power metal with a mission, combining relentless energy with politically charged lyrics focused on positivity, peace, and respect for all living things. Or in their own words, “grab a beer and celebrate the glory of heavy metal with us.”

Album Credits

Produced by Neil Haynes at Parlour Studios
Mastered by Artem Music
Management: Mome
Label: None ( DIY release )

Availability

Consent To Deception will be available on all major streaming platforms.

Presave / Stream: https://bakken.hearnow.com/

Bakken are not here to play it safe. They’re here to turn the volume up and let it rip.

Connect: 

Website: https://bakkenmetal.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakkenband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakkenband/?hl=en-gb
Twitter/X: https://x.com/bandbakken
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tKhauFxdGnkmD6O1B_WqQ
Bandcamp: https://bakkenband.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QeDMqJzK4SRoN3nmamENw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bakken/292120882
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bakkenband.bsky.social

Contact

Simon Pickett & Frank Levi
bakkenband@gmail.com