PSYCROPTIC RELEASE NEW SINGLE + VIDEO 'NO BLADE OF GRASS'
For over two decades, PSYCROPTIC has operated at the vanguard of innovative death metal, defined by instrumental precision, structural intelligence and an uncompromising creative ethic. From their Tasmanian origins to commanding stages worldwide, the band have built a reputation on rhythmic complexity, exacting musicianship, and a refusal to plateau.
On July 17th, PSYCROPTIC enters a decisive new chapter with ‘The Pulse Of Annihilation’, their first full-length release for Metal Blade Records. The partnership marks a strategic alignment between one of extreme metal’s most technically formidable acts and a label whose history is intertwined with the genre’s evolution.
Across ‘The Pulse Of Annihilation’, PSYCROPTIC sounds focused, disciplined, and fully aware of their trajectory. Complexity remains foundational, but it is now guided by compositional restraint and veteran confidence. With this release, the band reaffirm their status not merely as innovative death metal stalwarts, but as architects actively shaping its future, proving that mastery, sharpened by time, only grows more lethal. There is no better representation of this, than with their new single, ‘No Blade Of Grass’.
“This one has a good blend of old-school PSYCROPTIC-style riffage and slightly sludge filled, loosey-goosey sections straight outta the classic death metal era,” remarks guitarist Joe Haley. “The whole thing is brought together with the choral/orchestral chorus. Something for everyone! Going to be a fun one to rip live!”
Bassist Todd Stern agrees, “It’s an unbelievably catchy tune! The main verse is one of my favourite bits on the whole record. Classic riffage, steam rolling the whole song forward with solid momentum all along. Badass.”
Adds vocalist Jason Peppiatt, “I had so much fun with this song as it was the first song that [vocalist Jason] Keyser had written for the band, and it was awesome to have someone bring different ideas to the table than what I normally would. Vocally it’s nice and fast and has a real sick flow and groove to vocal parts.”
The record features the dual-vocal assault of Jason Peppiatt and Jason Keyser (Origin), a partnership that debuted on PSYCROPTIC’s previous full-length, Divine Council. Peppiatt’s commanding growl intertwines with Keyser’s razor-edged articulation, creating a dynamic vocal interplay that adds dimension and contrast to the band’s dense instrumentation. This twofold approach heightens the record’s impact, featuring layered, confrontational elements that remain tightly synced with the band’s intricate foundation.
PSYCROPTIC AUSTRALIAN TOUR this August
Aug 6 – Pub Rock Diner – Devonport
Aug 7 – Royal Oak Hotel – Launceston
Aug 8 – Altar – Hobart
with Rivers Of Nihil
Aug 13 – Magnet House – Perth
Aug 14 – Lion Arts – Adelaide
Aug 15 – Max Watts – Melbourne
Aug 21 – Manning Bar – Sydney
Aug 22 – Necrosonic Festival – Brisbane
