German brutal-surf-death-party metal band STILLBIRTH will unleash their forthcoming release Survival Protocol on October 31st via rising metal label Reigning Phoenix Music. The album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed Homo Deus, which was released in 2023.

Become entrenched in the dystopian landscape of Survival Protocol. Thrown straight into the heart of the abyss, “Existence Erased” establishes the world building of the album before embarking on a visceral onslaught. STILLBIRTH provide the unexpected with a dreamy acoustic interlude amidst the obliterating attack. Thundering rhythms traverse through the shadows that await in “Trapped in Darkness”. Melodic guitar leads and discordant strikes pierce through the steadfast weight of unceasing percussion and demonic gutturals.

STILLBIRTH is a slamming death metal force from Hagen, Germany, known for their chaotic live shows, unrelenting brutality, and wild blend of Death Metal, Grindcore, Deathcore, and Slam. Since 1999, the band has been obliterating venues and festivals worldwide with an extreme sound fueled by filthy grooves, blast beats, and a tongue-in-cheek attitude that’s equal parts destruction and party.

Founded by guitarist-turned-vocalist Lukas Swiaczny, STILLBIRTH quickly gained a cult following with their 2002 debut Happy Stillbirth Party. After a short hiatus from 2003 to 2005, the band came roaring back, contributing to international split releases and building a reputation across Europe. Their sophomore effort, Plakative Aggressionen (2009), led to their first Eastern European tour and set the tone for a relentless schedule of releases and performances.

By 2011, Endgame Is Near expanded their reach, earning them a spot on their first U.S. tour. STILLBIRTH’s 2015 album Global Error marked a high point, with back-to-back tours across the U.S. and Europe. Their signing to Unique Leader Records saw them level up again with Annihilation of Mankind (2018), landing major festival appearances and a tour through Asia.

In 2019, they revisited their roots with Back to the Stoned Age, re-recording fan favorites with updated production and guest vocals. The follow-up, Revive the Throne (2020), doubled down on brutality with dual basses, massive grooves, and razor-sharp production—setting a new bar for heaviness in their discography.

Tragedy struck in 2021 with the passing of bassist and engineer Dominik “Pumpa” Koenig. His legacy lives on in the band’s music and spirit. After signing to Distortion Music Group in 2022, STILLBIRTH dropped Homo Deus in 2023, toured Europe with KATAKLYSM and FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, and crushed stages at Summer Breeze, Party.San, and Tolminator.

Now, STILLBIRTH is poised to unleash their ninth full-length, Survival Protocol, on October 31st, a dystopian concept album promising their most refined yet devastating sound to date.

STILLBIRTH is a party at the edge of the apocalypse. Total madness guaranteed!

It was my pleasure to have the frontman Lukas Swiaczny on the Interview to discuss on Survival Protocol, The Release, touring and much more, Check out the complete coverage on the below YouTube video.

Tracklisting:

Kill to Rule
Existence Erased
Trapped in Darkness
Throne of Bones
Apex Predator
Baptized in Blood
Cult of the Green
Sacrificial Slaughter
The Survival Protocol