Published: February 25, 2025
Blending the ferocity of Carcass , the melodic depth of Dark Tranquillity , and the technical prowess of Death , Shell of Inexistence is a relentless sonic assault that fans of the genre won’t want to miss.
German Melodic Death Metal force Helldrifter is set to release their highly anticipated album, Shell of Inexistence , on May 16, 2025 , via Violent Creek Records . The first single, "Deception," out now, released on February 14 , accompanied by an intense lyric video.
“Deception, the first single from HELLDRIFTERS' second album ‘Shell of Inexistence’ (2025), kicks off with full force. Powerful riffs in classic Swedish death metal style meet a thrilling groove that immediately invites you to headbang. Imagine At the Gates and Entombed joining forces in an explosive fusion - that's exactly what you get! "
Blending the ferocity of Carcass , the melodic depth of Dark Tranquillity , and the technical prowess of Death , Shell of Inexistence is a relentless sonic assault that fans of the genre won’t want to miss.
The album was recorded at Hard Drive Sound Studios (Stuttgart, Germany) by Roland Böffgen , with mastering handled by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios . The powerful artwork was created by Hans Trasid (Disart Design) , and the lyric video for Deception was produced by Billy Kolins .
Helldrifter is ready to bring a new wave of brutality in 2025
