Kent thrashers CHEMICAL STORM continue to defiantly fly the flag for uncompromising UK thrash metal. Following the release of their 2024 EP Digital Dementia—a blistering critique of society’s growing dependence on screens, influencer culture and the ever-increasing distraction of the digital age—the band are back with more fury, aggression and unapologetic thrash than ever before.
CHEMICAL STORM are pleased to announce they will unleash their third EP ‘SPLINTERED, CRUSHED AND SHATTERED’ on the 25th September 2026.
Described by the band as a release that long-time fans “won’t see coming,” this is their most dynamic material to date, pushing the intensity and aggression to another level.
Unlike Digital Dementia, there is no message, no moralising, no cautionary dystopian warnings and imagery. This is pure, unapologetic, relentless metal written for one reason: to hit hard, hit fast and leave you SPLINTERED, CRUSHED AND SHATTERED!
So, as the corpse of DIGITAL DEMENTIA is sent down for autopsy, the fresh cadaver, that is Chemical Storm’s new single is wheeled in to the mortuary!
Bone cutting riffs and Formaldehyde gargled vocals tell the tale of THE EMBALMER, lyrically and musically sewing together the gruesome pieces of their morbid craft – OUT TODAY with accompanying Lyric Video
EP & Single – Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Graham Waller
EP Artwork – Headsplit Designs
Single Artwork & New Logo – Loowologos
Label/Imprint – UK Thrashers/Plastic Head Media
CD & Cassette Available – UK Thrashers
Lyric Visualiser – Jack Maguire
EP Release Date 25th September 2026
Splintered, Crushed And Shattered
Rotten
The Embalmer
D.T.A. (Don’t Trust Anyone)
CATCH CHEMICAL STORM LIVE
26th September – Nelly’s Retro Bar – Stratford Upon Avon
2nd October- The Dracula Parrot – Kent – EP Launch Show
3rd October – Slayday Fest, Brickmakers, Norwich
4th October – The Cart N Horses, London – with Blacklist
16th October – The Dev – Headline Show
13th November – Thrashchester – Rebellion Manchester
20th November -Leo’s Red Lion – Gravesend
About Chemical Storm
Hailing from the depths of Kent, CHEMICAL STORM continue their mission to become the vanguards of UK thrash metal. Their music is a rallying cry to all who long for the raw intensity and unfiltered hostility of classic thrash. They continue to sweep through the metal landscape, with a live performance that reduces live stages to sawdust, their raw energy and commanding presence demand no neck leaves the venue unbroken.
Their upcoming third EP has no message, no moralising, no cautionary dystopian warnings and imagery. It is pure, unapologetic, relentless metal written for one reason: to hit hard, hit fast and leave you SPLINTERED, CRUSHED AND SHATTERED!
The Band:
Lead Guitars – Dave Austin
Rhythm Guitars – Joe Davies
Bass – Tom Lane
Drums – Ben Scott
