German brutal-surf death metal band Stillbirth, formed in 1999 in Hagen, announces their ninth album Survival Protocol, set for release on October 31, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The first single, Baptized In Blood, released on July 30, 2025, captures their chaotic live surf vibe, depicting an epic clash with godlike creatures on an alien planet. Stream the video at:
Pre-orders for CD, vinyl, and digital formats are available at stillbirth.rpm.link/survivalprotocol. A concept album concluding the narrative from Annihilation of Mankind and Homo Deus, Survival Protocol follows survivors escaping a nuclear apocalypse to colonize a new planet. The lineup includes Lukas Swiaczny (vocals), Leonard Thoma (guitar), Szymon Skiba (guitar), Lukas Kaminski (bass), and Martin Grupe (drums).
Survival Protocol Tracklist:
- Existence Erased
- Trapped in Darkness
- Throne of Bones
- Apex Predator
- Baptized In Blood
- Cult of the Green
- Sacrificial Slaughter
- The Survival Protocol
- Kill to Rule
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