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SUiCiDE .

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While the indie rock scene thrives with so many incredible artists and bands delivering some of the finest

Posted on May 15th 2026, 12:13p.m.

Once, punk ruled my heart as jealously as metal. I loved the heart-in-hand abandon and DIY ethos of acts like Rise Against, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, and Descendants,¹ and though I still do metal nonetheless won out as my root genre. But punk and metal have always overlapped, and when the two offshoots of rock tango together, great things can happen.² German death metallers Arroganz have been carrying out this uneasy marriage since 2008, dropping six testaments of metallic brutality and punkish rebellion over the years. Longtime bassist/vocalist -K- and drummer -T- are joined by the newcomer guitarist -B- for lucky number seven, Death Doom Punks, a declaration of purpose if there’s ever been one. I love the attitude, but an album can’t live by ‘tude alone. Will Arroganz’s infusion of punkish qualities into the death metal elevate Death Doom Punks, or will it merely spell death/doom for these punks?

Other bands have put death riffs over d-beats before, but Arroganz channel early Immolation/Death through Black Flag/Discharge-like hardcore grime in a way that feels particularly vital on Death Doom Punks. Whether through blistering speeds like on “Pain Forged Armor” or diabolical groove on “Anti-Ideology,” Arroganz’s knack for aggressive and catchy riffcraft keeps a near-constant stankface plastered over my skull. Classic death metal walking riffs meet soaring doom bass leads on “Die for Nothing,” while “Death Doom Punks” marries hardcore and doom into a gloomy, potent combo that reminded me that Caskets Open exists. Songs on Death Doom Punks are brief and intentionally simple, but hear the spider-y basslines on “Earth’s Final Dose,” the gigantic belting and bass-work over “Under Scarred Skin,” or the gnarly death march of “Spirit Arsonist” and know that Arroganz supercharged everything they wrote with everything they had. Simply, Death Doom Punks is what it says it is, and it’s awesome.

That Death Doom Punks is Arroganz’s seventh album is no surprise, as their chemistry and chops are something else. Rhythmically, Arroganz seamlessly slide into a snarling breakdown one moment on “Arsenic Breath” and throw down thrash stampedes the next on “Incubus’ Veins.” -K- is a beast of a bassist and vocalist, littering Death Doom Punks with nimble and concussive bass riffs and punk-influenced leads while bellowing throaty, acerbic condemnations of society. -B- fits Arroganz like a fingerless glove, clobbering Death Doom Punks with crushing grooves on the title track,³ gnarled and disjointed leads on “Pain Forged Armor,” and entwining leads with -K-‘s bass licks on “Arsenic Breath.” Arroganz play well together, and Death Doom Punk’s organic production and surprisingly dynamic mix make it apparent. The snare pop right, the bass warbles and clicks right, the guitar is crunchy and deep and everything sits just right in the mix. Arroganz may be no-good punks, but Death Doom Punks is clearly the product of adamant professionals and experts of their craft.

Arroganz’s most critical success is in knowing when to switch something up. Again, Death Doom Punks’ songs are on the simple side, but Arroganz shuffle through riffs, refrains, and bridges often enough to spare the listener from boredom while affording ideas enough time to settle to save themselves from riff salad. Frequent tempo shifts electrify Death Doom Punks further, spinning “Spirit Arsonist”‘s plodding bass riff into a total death metal meltdown and opening “Die for Nothing”‘s relentless show of force in the bridge for a righteous display of bass-forward doom. Conversely, the relatively static one-two combo of “Incubus’ Veins” and “Earths Final Dose” mark Death Doom Punk’s low point. Though -K-‘s screams sound more cutting than usual on “Incubus’ Veins” and “Earths Final Dose” features some slick fills from -T-, they don’t offer as much diversity as the other tracks and feel a bit one-track as a result. But that stretch is an exception to the rule of Death Doom Punks, which is largely a wild ride front-to-back.

Death Doom Punks sees ass, and it kicks it, no questions asked. I had never heard a lick of Arroganz before diving into Death Doom Punks—the title just sounded funny to me—but they’ve quickly made a fan of me over the weeks. The riffs are relentless. The hooks are huge. Did I mention the bass lines rock? Arroganz are simply a potent entity who know who they are and what they do well, and it comes through on Death Doom Punks. You should know it, too.

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Rating: Very Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps MP3
Label: Testimony Records
Websites: arroganz.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/arroganzgermany | www.arroganz.info
Releases Worldwide: May 15th, 2026

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Super Sometimes are celebrating the release of their debut album ‘Show The World What’s Underneath’ with a brand-new music video for its triumphant title track.

The trio’s first full-length has arrived today (May 15) and it’s full of some of the finest pop-punk tunes you’ll hear in 2026.

A band who have a deep amount of respect for their scene and the bands that have come before them, they have spoken about what it means to finally have these songs out in the world.

They shared:

“‘Show the World What’s Underneath’ is us staking our flag in the ground as one of the torchbearers of pop-punk. There’s a little bit of something for everybody, and our take on the genre will definitely be a breath of fresh air for those who have been looking for something a little different in the scene. We hope it inspires more people to fall in love with pop-punk the same way we did growing up.

“You have your whole life to make your first album, and we truly spent a lot of time and put a lot of love into crafting something we’re proud of. We hope it inspires more people to fall in love with pop-punk the same way we did growing up. This album is the first of many. At the end of the day, we’re just three best friends who love making music and playing shows, and we’re going to take this dream as far as it can go.”

Check out the freshly dropped music video for the album’s title track below.

‘Show The World What’s Underneath’ is out today (May 15) via Pure Noise Records.

Rock Sound recently sat down with the band to chat through their latest era and what this album truly means to the three of them.

Read our full interview with Super Sometimes here.

The band are currently finishing up a run of shows supporting Arm’s Length across the US alongside The Callous Daoboys and Harrison Gordon.

Here’s where you’re can still catch them.

MAY

15 – SALT LAKE CITY The Depot
17 – DENVER Summit Music Hall
19 – ST LOUIS Delmar Hall
21 – CHICAGO House of Blues Chicago
22 – DETROIT St. Andrew’s Hall
23 – CLEVELAND House of Blues Cleveland
24 – TORONTO Danforth Music Hall

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[Pre]-historically speaking, the boys, Nocturno Culto and Fenriz, have always been influenced by the likes of Celtic Frost, Bathory, and all things ‘80s. In fact, they don’t shy away from the fact that it’s always been about that era.

After releasing a trifecta of second-wave royalty in A Blaze in the Northern Sky, Under a Funeral Moon, and Transilvanian Hunger — hell, I’ll even throw in the coup de grace, Panzerfaust — what exactly would have been left for them to achieve? I love Total Death and Plaguewielder, but they never quite did live up to their greatest works. I think the guys knew that, too.

Essentially, I’m just saying…the same folks criticizing the modern era of the band are the same ones who’d criticize them if they continued hoping to catch lightning in a bottle on another straight-up black metal record.

Look, three and a half decades is more than enough time to send metal fans into a frenzy. If you’ve followed the Darkthrone trajectory over the last five or six albums, that anecdote proves true as fans seemingly line up with pitchforks every time they drop something in the vein of trad/doom/speed metal.

So it goes.

That fact of the matter is that there’s beautiful heavy metal history in contemporary Darkthrone. Via the mighty riff, Arctic Thunder, Old Star, Eternal Hails, Astral Fortress, It Beckons Us All, and now Pre-Historic Metal, are museums of ‘80s — and even some ‘70s — lore. Album title aside, the influences are right there front and center. Big fan of Mercyful Fate? Well, you should love “They Found One of My Graves” and its not-so-subtle nod to Don’t Break the Oath’s “A Dangerous Meeting.” Or maybe you’re a fan of Celtic Frost’s To Mega Therion? Yeah, you’ll find that here, too, specifically on the title track, “Pre-Historic Metal.” Fenriz’ drum patterns were made for a Tom G. Warrior OOUGH. And while I might understand being turned away — vocals-wise — by Fenriz’ John Cryiis impression, you’re still thumped by a Nocturno Culto shoutout and subsequent necro-vocals in the final two minutes.

Then, there’s the Manilla Road Crystal Logic riffage. In fact, there’s a plethora of Mark Shelton influence throughout — see “Siberian Thaw.” Speaking of which, after a few listens, “Siberian Thaw” is their best track since 2019’s “The Hardship of the Scots.” That “SIBERIAN THAW. SIBERIAN THAW. SIBERIAN THAW…” chant is absolutely GOAT’d and would absolutely crush in the live setting we’ll never have the privilege of seeing.

All of that said, in many ways, this album’s closest relative would probably be Old Star. I started picking up on that when flipping to the B-side. “Deeply Rooted” has some of Nocturno Culto’s coolest vocal moments that bring a similar raspiness. Then, on songs like “The Dry Wells of Hell,” there are nods to Judas Priest’s Stained Class — see JP’s “Saints in Hell.” Very melodic, catchy, and sprinkled with Fenriz’ singing, you’ll hear an homage or continuation of the band’s 2019 track “The Key Is Inside the Wall.” Of course, it’d only make sense if some moments sounded like a progression from what they were building on 2024’s It Beckons Us All. “Eat Eat Eat Your Pride” conjures up similar riff ideas found on “Howling Primitive Colonies” and “Black Dawn Affiliation.” The back-and-forth between chunky power chord riffs and tremolo picking fits Nocturno Culto’s guitar tone perfectly. “Eon 4” bestows that to a T as well.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I understand if this era of the band isn’t for you. Seriously, I do. It’s easy to hold a band to an impossible standard — I do it, too. But A Blaze in the Northern Sky came out more than three decades ago. At some point, you have to let it go.

As for Darkthrone, I genuinely enjoy their recent material — and, maybe more importantly, I appreciate what they’re doing. No trends. No bullshit. Just two guys making the music they want, completely on their own terms.

Sure, Pre-Historic Metal isn’t perfect. The drums could pop a tad more, sometimes finding themselves buried beneath the guitars. At times, the vocal back-and-forth between Nocturno Culto and Fenriz may seem disorganized, but, to be fair, it lends the album character and sets it apart from the last few albums. They continue stacking little nuances here and there, and that’s cool with me. I think that’s way more important than catering to a bunch of folks on the internet.

I’ll stand on this: Too many people seek perfection to fall in love with an album.

I’ve rambled on here, so I’ll conclude with the same words I left regarding It Beckons Us All: For the old-school metal faithful, Pre-Historic Metal is for you. It’s another Darkthrone album full of memorable riffs, vocal performances, and throwbacks to the icons that shaped heavy music as we know it today. It’s pretty damn good.

Instead of holding the guys to the standards of yesteryear, cherish the fact that we still have them around. Too many legends have moved on to another plane of existence as of late.

Oh, and one last thing.

The first dinosaur to be scientifically described and named was Megalosaurus in 1824 by British naturalist William Buckland.

America’s first president, George Washington, died in 1799. He never knew dinosaurs existed. Crazy, right?

Even more depressing, Darkthrone formed in 1986. So, George Washington never knew Darkthrone existed.

But you, my friends, you know.

How lucky…

At the very least, luckier than the dinos…

Asteroids, am I right?

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