DARKNESS - Video zur Single “Last Round Is On Us”
German thrash metal legends DARKNESS celebrate their 40th anniversary with the explosive new album “The Death Squad Chronicles”, out on September 26th, 2025 via Massacre Records.
Adding even more fire to the celebrations, DARKNESS have just unleashed another new single and video: “Last Round Is On Us”. A crushing thrash anthem with relentless riffs and unyielding energy, the track showcases the band’s ability to stay true to their roots while keeping their sound sharp and vital.
WATCH “Last Round Is On Us” VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/2-XYGKhnCnE
STREAM/PURCHASE “Last Round Is On Us” HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/last-round-is-on-us
“The Death Squad Chronicles” will be available as CD Mediabook, limited vinyl editions in various colors, a deluxe box set, and digital. The deluxe box set will include:
• CD Mediabook
• Flag
• Signing Card
• Bonus CD - “Death Squad Chronicles XL” with the voices of Kreator, Warrant, Toxpack, Fueled By Fire, Assassin, Teutonic Slaughter, Traitor, Smorrah, Taskforce Toxicator, Hellbutcher/Nifelheim.
Pre-order/pre-save “The Death Squad Chronicles” HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/death-squad-chronicles
Produced and mixed by Cornelius Rambadt (Rambado Recordings) and mastered by Dennis Köhne, the record reimagines milestones of the band’s career with a fierce and modern production. The album features re-recordings of classics from the cult debut “Death Squad” (1987) and its successor “Defenders of Justice” (1988), a track from “Conclusion & Revival” (1989), as well as long-lost demo material now unleashed for the very first time. To crown it all, “The Death Squad Chronicles” also includes two brand new songs, proving that true thrash metal knows no expiration date.
The current line-up — Lee (vocals), Arnd (guitar), Dominik (guitar), Ben (bass), Lacky (drums) — embodies the band’s trademark aggression while adding fresh energy and razor-sharp riffing.
Track listing:
1. The Gates
2. Terror For Terror
3. Battle To The Last
4. Death Squad
5. Soldiers
6. Burial At Sea
7. Last Round Is On Us
8. Victims
9. Iron Force
10. Defenders Of Justice
11. Predetermined Destiny
12. Proud Pariah
ICYMI:
The first single and video, “Death Squad 2025”, is more than just a re-recording: it’s a celebration of four decades of thrash under the motto “Darkness & Friends – 40 Years of Thrash”.
The video features an all-star lineup of special guests and friends from across the metal scene, including members of Sodom, Kreator, Vader, Nifelheim, Municipal Waste, Traitor, Warrant, Messiah, and many more. A collective tribute to the roots and future of thrash, “Death Squad 2025” unites generations of fans and musicians alike.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fV-yUyDHEo
STREAM/PURCHASE THE SONG HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/death-squad
The release will be supported by a run of special shows and festivals, including:
26.09.2025 Coast Rock Festival, Emden - Germany
27.09.2025 40th Anniversary of Darkness, Essen Germany
03.10.2025 Keep It True Rising, Würzburg - Germany
10.10.2025 Thrash Nightmare Festival, Pisek - Czech Rep
11.10.2025 Breaking The Silence Fest, Arnsberg - Germany
18.10.2025 Total Thrash Assault, Speyer - Germany
08.11.2025 100% Old School Thrash, Dortmund – Germany
DARKNESS are
Lee - Vocals
Arnd - Guitar
Dominik - Guitar
Ben - Bass
Lacky - Drums
DARKNESS online
http://www.darkness-thrash.de
https://www.facebook.com/darknessdeathsquad
https://linktr.ee/darknessthrash
Quelle: Neecee Agency