Descend into the dungeon of old-school brutality. Dutch death metal masters Severe Torture have made gluttons for punishment beg for the upcoming release of their sixth album.
Torn from the Jaws of Death comes out this Friday, June 7. But you can listen to all 10 flesh-ripping tracks today by listening to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.
Listen to Torn from the Jaws of Death: https://youtu.be/tdH0WTJq0js
Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/SevereTortureTorn
Pre-save: https://orcd.co/tornfromthejawsofdeathpresave
Recorded at the ominous Torture Compound Studios and refined to lethal perfection by Mendel bij de Leij of MbdL Productions, Torn From the Jaws of Death is an unrelenting onslaught that shows off Severe Torture at their most savage. The album is a feverish, bloodstained manifesto that digs its crusty scalpels into the deepest recesses of human depravity. From the guttural declaration of lead single “The Death of Everything” to the chaotic fervor of the title track the album feeds the bloodstream of the most brutal connoisseurs.
Praise for Torn From the Jaws of Death
“Severe Torture returns 14 years after their last album with a sophisticated, versatile, aggressive and brutal death metal release.” – Metal-Only (8.5/10)
“Ten furious, sometimes brute, but also sawing tracks of the particularly broken manner, technically on the highest level…” – Demonic Nights (8/10)
“They had it 20 years ago when they started. They have today. It didn’t diminish.” – Chaos Vault
“With Torn from the Jaws of Death, Severe Torture came back to deliver a pounding, demanding and welcoming return-to-form…they still got the intensity and haven’t missed a single step.” – This Day in Metal (9/10)
“Severe Torture prove why they’re still a force to be dealt with in 2024…this is Brutal Old School Death Metal bashing heads and continuing on a path of brutality” – Teeth of the Divine
Tracklist
1. The Death Of Everything (4:07) [WATCH]
2. Marked By Blood And Darkness (4:14)
3. Hogtied In Rope (3:23)
4. Torn From The Jaws Of Death (4:27) [WATCH]
5. Christ Immersion (3:30)
6. Putrid Remains (4:29)
7. The Pinnacle Of Suffering (3:09)
8. Through Pain And Emptiness (3:30)
9. Those Who Wished Me Dead (2:26)
10. Tear All The Flesh Off The Earth (5:21)
Total runtime: 38:36
For over 25 years, SEVERE TORTURE has embodied the ethos of Brutal. Death. Metal. A genre-defining titan, they’ve held a commanding presence in the metal universe since 1997, blending intense performances with a relentless commitment to their visceral, raw sound.
Born from the bowels of the Dutch underground, the band emerged onto the world stage with their debut album Feasting On Blood, hailed as an epic watershed in the nascent wave of brutal death metal in 2001. Their hard-hitting, merciless sound has since rippled across North and South America, Europe, and Mexico; their trail marked by five ground-breaking releases over the past quarter-century.
Remaining relevant in the ever-evolving realm of metal is no small feat, a task Severe Torture met by continuously levelling up. In pursuit of rejuvenation and to capture the aggression and energy befitting of a new era, they amicably parted ways with original drummer Seth in 2018, bringing Damiën Kerpentier into the fold. The move signified a new chapter for the seasoned ensemble, marking a seismic shift that breathed fresh air into their creative process, leading to some of their darkest, most profound work yet.
This invigorated spirit came to life in 2022 with the release of the EP Fisting The Sockets – the band’s first release in an astounding 12 years. The record served as a triumphant herald for their resurgence, re-signing with Season of Mist and rekindling the flame of their brutal origins amidst a pandemic-stricken world.
Now, in 2024, Severe Torture is set to escalate to new heights of sonic savagery with their sixth full-length album, Torn from the Jaws of Death. Recorded at the infamous Torture Compound Studios, the album stands as a testament to the raw energy, blood, sweat, and relentless brutality that the band represents.
From the aggressive whirlwind of riffs in The Death of Everything, to the haunting black metal nuances of the title track Torn from the Jaws of Death, the album is a death metal cogitation on murder, torture, and the madness of organized religions. Crafted with an unwavering commitment to the genre, Torn from the Jaws of Death is a grim reflection of the world, drenched in the band’s signature brutal death metal sound.
As the anticipation mounts for the release of Torn from the Jaws of Death, you can be sure Severe Torture remains alive and thriving in the heart of brutal death metal, pushing boundaries, and refusing to bow to conventions. A quarter-century in, these stalwarts of the scene are just getting started. Stay tuned to witness their relentless progression as they continue their incessant march through the annals of metal history.
Lineup
Dennis Scheurs – Vocals
Patrick Boleij – Bass
Damiën Kerpentier – Drums
Marvin Vriesde – Guitars Right & Leads
Thijs van Laarhoven – Guitars Left
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