Published: May 13, 2026
The German death metal band return with their sixth studio album through Testimony Records
Temple Of Dread have announced their sixth studio album, “Dreadspawn Dominion”, scheduled for release on August 7, 2026 through Testimony Records. The band have also revealed the title track as the first advance single from the record.
The album follows “God of the Godless” (2024) and continues the East Frisian band’s ongoing use of classical mythology, underworld imagery, and old school death metal structures.
According to guitarist Markus Bünnemeyer, “Dreadspawn Dominion” continues the story of Hades and Charon, extending the conflict for control of the underworld.
Musically, the song brings a stronger thrash metal accent, with writing inspired by 1980s metal traditions while staying within the band’s death metal foundation.
The official video was created by Toni B. Gunner.
“Dreadspawn Dominion” was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by drummer Jörg Uken at Soundlodge Studios in Rhauderfehn, Germany.
The cover artwork was created by Paolo Girardi, with layout by Hiko Kalojanov-Kramer. The lyrics were written by longtime collaborator Frank “Doc” Albers.
The album also marks the first Temple Of Dread full-length with guitarist Daniel Maurer and bassist Andi Bauer as part of the expanded lineup.
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
FORMATS
Limited splatter red & black vinyl LP — 250 copies
Black vinyl LP
Jewelcase CD
LIVE DATES
17 JUL 2026 — Magdeburg, Germany — RUDE Open Air
08 AUG 2026 — Schlotheim, Germany — Party.San
11 SEP 2026 — Münster, Germany — Into the Crypts
12 SEP 2026 — Barleben, Germany — Metal Embrace
17 OCT 2026 — Nordhorn, Germany — Nordhorn Deathfest
Temple Of Dread were founded in 2017 on the island of Spiekeroog by guitarist Markus Bünnemeyer, with the intention of creating old school death metal.
The band’s catalog began with “Blood Craving Mantras” (2019), followed by “World Sacrifice” (2020) and “Hades Unleashed” (2021), before later albums expanded the group’s mythological and cinematic direction.
LINEUP
Jens Finger — vocals
Markus Bünnemeyer — guitars
Jörg Uken — drums, keys
Daniel Maurer — guitars
Andi Bauer — bass
As “Dreadspawn Dominion” opens another chapter for Temple Of Dread, the band continue building a catalog defined by consistency, mythology, and the discipline of a death metal project that has remained active and focused since its formation.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Watch the official video for “Dreadspawn Dominion” below.
