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  Welsh metallers King Kraken are unleashing their upcoming second album, 'March Of The Gods,' on 18th April 2025. The eagerly awaited follow-up to 'MCLXXX' (2023). Ahead of the release, the band shared with us, a deep dive into all ten tracks featured on the new album to mark this mighty release. So read on to uncover the meaning behind the songs.... 'March Of The Gods' Tracklisting: 1. Scream 2. El Giganto 3. Berserker 4. March Of The Gods 5. Hero 6. Vigilante 7. Preacher 8. Magnum Opus 9. Chainsaw Saviour 10. Under The Sun Scream The opener to the album is like a smack in the face with a wet towel when you've just dropped off to sleep. It's gonna wake you up and get the adrenaline going. It seems so long ago the riff came to me and started the ball rolling to the usual "put through the ringer" treatment of the Kraken. The end result is a megamix of riffs where we all had a part to play and it's an absolute bangar! This is only one of t...

  Welsh metallers KING KRAKEN have shared their brand new single and music video for 'Hero'. The track is an emotionally charged powerhouse that the band holds very close to their hearts, playing an important part in the story of their upcoming second album 'March Of The Gods', due for self-release on 18th April. Pre-save the album here and pre-order here . Taking a step away from the thematic and sonic aggression of previous singles 'Chainsaw Saviour' and 'Berserker', 'Hero' is an incredibly personal track for KING KRAKEN. Written about the untimely passing of vocalist Mark Donoghue's father, the lyrics speak of the irreplaceable void left by a loved one and the enduring legacy that they leave behind. Watch the music video here . On the new single, the band comment: "This song came from a very personal place, a deep well of emotion. It's a tribute to Mark's dad, and it's about the profound impact a father has on his c...

  Welsh metallers KING KRAKEN have released a brand new music video for their raucous new single 'Berserker'. The track, a slow-burning anthem that captures the raw power of Norse mythology, is the second to be released from their upcoming second album March Of The Gods, due for self-release on 18th April. Pre-save the album here and pre-order here . In Norse mythology, a Berserker is a member of a class of ancient warriors who worked themselves into a frenzy before battle, fighting with abnormal fury and courage. KING KRAKEN channel that into this thunderous single, vividly capturing the Viking valour with monolithic riffage, razor-sharp hooks and frontman Mark Donoghue's haunting vocals. WATCH HERE STREAM HERE On the new single, the band comment: "Our latest single is a Viking massacre packed with hooks and melody. The picturesque Norse imagery is prevalent throughout the track evoking a foot stomping assault on your senses, and as the second release from our fort...

  Recorded at Long Wave Studios and produced, mixed and mastered by Romesh Dodangoda (Those Damn Crows, Inglorious, Motorhead), this is King Kraken’s lead single from their upcoming debut album, 'MCLXXX’.  Inspired by monstrous fictitious villains of the highest order, 'Haddonfield '78's chilling music video leaves no stone unturned as its storyline reveals the dark undertones of the lyrics. "Being a huge horror fan I knew I wanted to write about fictional serial killers (I've always veered towards movies as opposed to true crime)", reveals lyricist and King Kraken vocalist Mark Donoghue. "I was conscious not to mention the film or the character in the lyrics so that upon hearing it, the listener could decide for themselves who the song is about. The title came some weeks later and therefore some lyrics adapted, however, the only reference directly to the film would be Michael's knife in the line 'shining silver is the last thing you'll se...