The metal world just got a serious kick in the teeth as German metalcore veterans CALIBAN have announced their crushing new album Back From Hell, set to detonate on April 25, 2025, through Century Media Records. The band continues evolving their sound while keeping their signature intensity that’s been melting faces for over two decades.
Fresh Blood Ignites New Fire
Fresh Blood Ignites New FireThe current lineup packs a serious punch with founding members Andreas Dörner (vocals) and Marc Görtz (guitar) joined by new blood Iain Duncan handling bass and clean vocals. Rounding out this wrecking crew are longtime destroyers Patrick Grün behind the kit and Denis Schmidt on guitar.
Title Track Brings The Pain
Today’s announcement comes with a sledgehammer in the form of the title track “Back From Hell,” featuring The Browning’s Jonny McBee. The video, directed by Mirko Witzki, is a visual assault matching the song’s intensity.The track’s lyrics hit like a freight train:”Rise from the ashes
Back from the darkness
I’ve been searching for a meaning
Trying to let go of this feeling”The song rips through themes of survival, with lines like “Sharpest blade to cut that deep, Holy mother set me free!” before declaring “I was doomed to live in pain, but I will not accept defeat!”
An Arsenal of Collaborations
The album’s tracklist is stacked with guest appearances:
- “Guilt Trip” (feat. Mental Cruelty) [3:06]
- “Back From Hell” (feat. The Browning) [3:21]
- “Dear Suffering” (feat. Joe Bad of Fit For An Autopsy) [2:50]
The Return of Kings
CALIBAN’s reputation as metalcore royalty remains untouchable after countless tours and festival appearances. The band isn’t just releasing an album – they’re planning to take “Back From Hell” on the road, ready to remind everyone why they’re considered one of heavy music’s most electrifying live acts.The assault begins with a massive European headlining tour featuring support from In Hearts Wake, Cabal, and Assemble The Chariots.For the vinyl addicts and collectors, the album comes in multiple formats including:
- Limited CD Digipak with Branded Air Freshener
- Standard CD Jewelcase (US version)
- Black LP
- Limited creamy white LP (500 copies)
- Limited olive green LP (300 copies) with tote bag and signed autograph card
- Limited neon orange LP (500 copies)
- Digital album
Get ready to welcome these metalcore masters back from the depths – they’re bringing hell with them.
