Greek death metal veterans ABYSSUS are coming back with album number three, and they are not trying to sand down the edges. The Reign lands October 23 through Fireflash Records/Edel, carrying the old-school death metal DNA of DEATH, OBITUARY and BOLT THROWER while pushing the band into its next chapter.
The record runs 10 tracks and again pairs the band with cover artist Andreas Marschall. It will be available on CD and limited purgatory-purple vinyl, with merchandise bundles also planned. ABYSSUS have also confirmed an October 18 Athens show with Pestilence and Dead Congregation.
Official Press Release
ABYSSUS — “The Reign” — out October 23rd (Fireflash Records/Edel)
The band is now available for interviews by Zoom, Phone/WhatsApp and Mailers.
ABYSSUS stand as one of the most significant forces within the Greek Death Metal scene, having forged their path since 2011. Drawing profound inspiration from genre-defining pioneers such as DEATH, OBITUARY and BOLT THROWER, the band preserves the unadulterated spirit of old school death metal while imprinting their own distinct identity.
On October 23rd, ABYSSUS will release their new, third full length album, entitled The Reign, a ferocious testament to their artistic evolution. The album encapsulates all the core elements that have defined death metal through the decades: raw aggression, blistering riff-work, and a suffocating, commanding atmosphere. Once again, the visual narrative is entrusted to Andreas Marschall (IN FLAMES, BLIND GUARDIAN, DIMMU BORGIR a.o.), whose artwork enhances the band’s sonic vision with striking intensity.
From the very outset, ABYSSUS placed equal emphasis on studio output and live performance. A steady stream of EPs and split releases established their presence within the international underground metal community. Their debut full-length, Into the Abyss (2015), garnered widespread acclaim and marked a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution, leading to increasingly frequent appearances both in Greece and across Europe, often sharing the stage with POSSESSED, SINISTER, SUICIDAL ANGELS and ROTTING CHRIST.
With renewed creative vigour and greater maturity, ABYSSUS unveiled their sophomore album Death Revival in 2022 via Transcending Obscurity Records. More shows with ASPHYX, TANKARD, GRAVE DIGGER and THE CROWN followed.
The album will be released on CD and limited vinyl in purgatory purple. Bandcamp will also offer bundles with new merchandise.
Tracklist:
1. The Meaning of Pain
2. Out of Reach
3. Asphyxiation
4. Destined to Die
5. At Any Cost
6. The Path I Chose
7. The Prophecy
8. Killing Tendency
9. Await The Final Call
10. Trapped in Purgatory
Pre-order: save-it.cc/fireflash/the-reign
CD, vinyl & bundles: ff-abyssus.bandcamp.com/album/the-reign
ABYSSUS live:
18.10.2026 – Athens (GR) – Kyttaro Live Stage with Pestilence & Dead Congregation
ABYSSUS:
Konstantinos Analytis – Vocals
Panagiotis Gkourmpaliotis – Rhythm Guitar
Konstantinos JaJas – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Manolis Skoularakos – Bass
George “Hellgrinder” Tsafos – Drums
Guests on The Reign:
Konstantinos Foukarakis – Lead & Rhythm Guitars (Rotting Christ)
Fotis Benardo – Drums (Nightfall, ex-Septic Flesh, ex-Nightrage)
Chris Zoukas – Bass (Sacral Rage)