TEMPLE OF DREAD launch title track video & details of new album “Dreadspawn Dominion”

TEMPLE OF DREAD reveal video single ‘Dreadspawn Dominion’
& details of new album “Dreadspawn Dominion”

TEMPLE OF DREAD unleash a stylish video noire of the title track ‘Dreadspawn Dominion‘ taken from their forthcoming new full-length as the first advance single. The East Frisians‘ sixth album has been slated for release on August 7, 2026.

TEMPLE OF DREAD comment: “The Underworld is still in turmoil – the God of the Godless strikes back!”, guitarist Markus Bünnemeyer writes. “The title track of our upcoming album, ‘Dreadspawn Dominion’, revisits the story of Hades and Charon and continues their battle to dominate the dreadful reign of terror. Musically, this track is very thrash-accented, and pretty much inspired by the songwriting of the 80s! Full speed ahead!”

Credit
Music video by Toni B. Gunner

Tracklist
1. Wings of Immortality (Intro)
2. Dreadspawn Dominion
3. Born to Rot
4. Hybrid Horde Eternal
5. Death March
6. Blood Pyre
7. Scorched by Cosmic Fire
8. Rites of Blasphemy
9. Artisan of Oblivion
10. Infernal Eternity

Like a mighty battle trireme, TEMPLE OF DREAD are leaving their port on the East Frisian island of Spiekeroog to deliver brutal death metal with the new massive ram bow “Dreadspawn Dominion” to all that dare to try and block their course.

Musically, TEMPLE OF DREAD remain true to their old school death metal roots but continue to expand their sonic range by further honing their cinematic aspects with even more dark and heavy elements that began to receive special attention on the previous albums “Beyond Acheron” (2023) and “God of the Godless” (2024). These veterans are making full use of their vast experience and audible confidence in their deadly craft to add true emotions into their often rather technically focussed genre.

Once again, these hardy islanders make use of classical themes from the ancient world with lyrics penned by their friend and long-time collaborator, the psychologist Frank “Doc” Albers. Followers of TEMPLE OF DREAD will recognise familiar threads, particularly the continuation of the clash between Charon, the ferryman of the souls across the River Styx and the personalised deity of the underworld, Hades.

The stunning cover artwork of “Dreadspawn Dominion” was again created by celebrated Italian artist Paolo Girardi and the resoundingly sharp-edged production also returned into the most capable hands of TEMPLE OF DREAD drummer Jörg Uken, whose renowned Soundlodge Tonstudio has also been frequented by such acts as DEW-SCENTED, GOD DETHRONED, OBSCENITY, and SUICIDAL ANGELS.
 
The most obvious change that has affected TEMPLE OF DREAD between the recording ofGod of the Godless” and “Dreadspawn Dominion” is the addition of second guitarist Daniel Maurer and bass player Andi Bauer, who enhance the Frisian band with even more punch – both live and in studio.

TEMPLE OF DREAD were founded on the island of Spiekeroog in 2017 by Markus Bünnemeyer with the intent to play old school death metal. The guitarist was soon joined by vocalist Jens Finger and drummer Jörg Uken, who have both remained in the line-up ever since.

Already the first TEMPLE OF DREAD full-length, “Blood Craving Mantras” (2019), hit the scene hard. Their excellent reputation grew with the next albums “World Sacrifice” (2020) and “Hades Unleashed” (2021) that followed in rapid succession.
 
With “Dreadspawn Dominion”, TEMPLE OF DREAD do not just deliver about everything that their old school death metal following might desire but also invite listeners from other realms on the darker and harder side of metal to lend an ear. Listen and behold: an ancient darkness is rising to claim your souls!

Band: Temple of Dread
Album title: Dreadspawn Dominion
Release date: August 7, 2026
Label: Testimony Records
Distribution: SPKR
Style: Death Metal
Review impact date: July 6, 2026

Line-upJens Finger – vocals
Markus Bünnemeyer – guitars
Jörg Uken – drums, keys
Daniel Maurer – guitars
Andi Bauer – bass

Production, recording, mix & mastering
Jörg Uken, Soundloge Studios, Rhauderfehn, Germany

Artwork by Paolo Girardi
Layout by Hiko Kalojanov-Kramer

Links
www.facebook.com/TempleofDread
www.instagram.com/templeofdreadofficial

Shop
https://spkr.store/collections/temple-of-dread

Available formats

“Dreadspawn Dominion” is available as limited edition splatter red & black vinyl LP (250 copies), black vinyl LP, and Jewelcase CD.