German thrash legends ACCUSER will release their new album The Mastery January 26th via Metal Blade Records! As of today, fans can watch the brand new video for Catacombs below:
ACCUSER comments on the new video: “Catacombs describes the attempt to escape a psychological dead end. Imprinting, education and religion are the possible causes of this dark aberration, so the lyrics of this tune are quite gloomy and kinda fit into the present time where a lot of people have to deal with depression, fear or mental problems. Musically, Catacombs is a classical Accu§er thrash anthem with taughtly riffs, a chorus you can scream your lungs out to and some really intense solos.“
Fans can also hear Mission Missile and Time For Silence on their Metal Blade Records youtube playlist HERE, as well as on Spotify and Apple Music.
The Mastery is available in the following formats:
–CD
–180g black vinyl
–Aubergine marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
–Black purple splattered vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 100 copies)
–Pastel pink/violet marbled vinyl (US exclusive – limited to 160 copies)
The Mastery track-listing:
01. Mission: Missile
02. The Real World
03. Solace in Sorrow
04. Time for Silence
05. My Skin
06. Catacombs
07. Mourning
08. Ruthless
09. Into the Black
10. The Mastery
Accu§er has been in a constant songwriting mode during the past year. Combined with the energy and spontaneity from several live shows, the songs came to fruition very quickly. Together with long-time producer Martin Buchwalter, they made the record in the summer of 2017 at well-known Gernhart Studio (Destruction, Tankard and many more). For the band, The Mastery is the missing link between the technical virtuosity of their classic album Who Dominates Who and the more basic, heavy approach of Repent – making it their best album since their comeback in 2008. The Mastery contains all of the elements that define the Accu§er sound: heavy, chunky thrash riffs, aggressive vocals with a touch of melody – in addition to the high class guitar solos by youngster Dennis Rybakowski. When it comes to the lyrical side of their songs, Accu§er still raises their voices to denounce social grievances.
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LINEUP
Frank Thoms – vocals/guitars
Dennis Rybakowski – guitars
Frank Kimpel – bass
Olli Fechner – drums
BIOGRAPHY
From 1986 to 1996, Accu§er was a mainstay within the international metal scene, due to their acclaimed albums Who Dominates Who (1989) and Repent (1992), which demonstrated the Siegen, Germany-based group’s undeniable technical and compositional abilities. After releasing the more aggressive and groove-driven Reflections (1994) and Taken by the Throat (1995) and making several line-up changes, the band broke up in 1996.
Not ready to call it quits just yet, however, the former members of Accu§er continued to play and write material under the name of Scartribe. It was only a matter of time before they reunited under the Accu§er banner, and that time finally came in 2008, with the band releasing a new album, Agitation (2010), soon after. Fans embraced the Bay Area-thrash-inspired riffs and melodic leads (with a German metal twist!), plus Frank Thoms’ inimitable voice and social commentary, resulting in numerous tours in support of the record.
Back and stronger than ever, Accu§er celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2013 by starting work on a new album and inviting guitarist Dennis Rybakowski to join their ranks. The reinvigorated group appeased anxious fans by re-recording their classic release, Who Dominates Who, and performing at various festivals over the last few years – but they took their time to craft their 11th full-length. Slowly but steadily, that new effort, The Forlorn Divide, took shape once again at Gernhart Studio, featuring their trademark blend of powerful thrash metal, virtuoso guitar-work, intricate drum patterns – and of course, gripping, harsh vocals, highlighting the dark recesses of human psyche that are described in the lyrics.
After 30 years in the scene, the members of Accu§er have perfected their signature style with The Forlorn Divide. Their soon-to-be-classic album and Metal Blade Records debut will be released on March 11th, 2016 worldwide – be prepared for another lesson in thrash from Siegen’s stalwarts!
DISCOGRAPHY
The Conviction Full-length 1987
Who Dominates Who? Full-length 1989
Double Talk Full-length 1991
Repent Full-length 1992
Reflections Full-length 1994
Taken by the Throat Full-length 1995
Agitation Full-length 2010
Dependent Domination Full-length 2011
Diabolic Full-length 2013
The Forlorn Divide Full-length 2016
The Mastery Full-length 2018