Jungle Rot digitally releases new album, ‘Cruel Face Of War’, ahead of physical street date (May 15th)

Jungle Rot digitally releases new album, ‘Cruel Face Of War’, ahead of physical street date (May 15th) – stream the record now!

Artwork by: Gyula Havancsak

Old school death metal legends Jungle Rot have digitally released their 12th full-length, Cruel Face Of War, via Unique Leader Records – ahead of the record’s physical street date of May 15th. Stream Cruel Face Of War in its entirety now via: https://orcd.co/CRUELFACEOFWAR – where the album can also be pre-ordered on CD and vinyl.

Read on for some early reviews from media worldwide:

“With a plethora of new acts indulging in ever more technical or avant-garde ideas, Jungle Rot have become a championing act in delivering old school death metal with a single goal in mind: killing you.” – The Razors Edge

“…pure mayhem and power that drives at the jugular and rams home.” – Metal Talk

“…’Cruel Face of War’ contains another amazing set of material – guaranteed to make you feel the riffs, the grooves, the hooks, and leave you better for experiencing this band.” – Dead Rhetoric

For another preview of Cruel Face Of War, watch the previously released videos below:

–“Apocalyptic Dawn”: https://youtu.be/mCEf1kH6_6I

–“Maniacal”: https://youtu.be/OJEiP4wqyEU

Cruel Face Of War track-listing:

1. Intro

2. Apocalyptic Dawn

3. Cruel Face of War

4. Maniacal

5. Suffer in Silence

6. Radicalized

7. Blade of Betrayal

8. When the Elders Rise

9. Horrors Vile (featuring David Ingram of Benediction)

10. Legacy of the Damned

11. Rot Riffs

12. Hollow Husk

Photo credit: Alex Zarek

Kenosha, Wisconsin’s Jungle Rot deliver a punitive blend of old-school thrash metal, death metal, crossover, crusty punk and are known to integrate slow stomp melodies into their style. Having garnered a loyal following over the last 30+ years, they never tried to be the goriest or most technical band in the extreme underground, but instead focused on flowing grooves and infectiously catchy songwriting. The sound and attitude that Jungle Rot have exposed the public to, is one of efficiency and execution.

With their latest album Cruel Face Of War, the quartet continues that tradition, delivering 12 tracks in their signature OSDM style — produced once again by Chris Djuricic at Bell City Sound Company, plus mixed and mastered by Dan Swano at Unisound Studio.

Dave Matrise (vocals, guitars) comments: “Let’s start off by saying what an amazing accomplishment it is to hit 12 releases in my career. Never would I think I’d still be doing this 30+ years later. I guess be careful what you wish for.

“I’m very grateful to all of our fans that have supported us for so many years and for never giving up on us.

“To my bandmates for all of their hard work and dedication to me and JRot over all these years.

“We have stood the test of time. We are still here playing our trademark style of old school death metal that has carved a legendary name for us in the underground scene today.

“‘Cruel Face Of War’ will not disappoint.

“It’s full of crushing grooves and violent hooks that will surely break anyone’s neck.”

Starting next month, Jungle Rot will appear across Europe this summer, headlining the “Back to the Old School Tour” with KHNVM and Rats Of Gomorrah as support, in addition to performing at some of the biggest festivals on the continent. See below for all dates!

Jungle Rot “Back to the Old School Tour” EU Tour 2026

June – w/ KHNVM

June 5, 2026 – Salvin, CZ – Karpaty Festival ***

June 6, 2026 – Emmen, NL – Pitfest Festival ***

June 7, 2026 – Göttingen, DE – Freihafen

June 8, 2026 – Bydgoszcz, PL – Over The Under Pub

June 9, 2026 – Vilnius, LT – Narauti

June 10, 2026 – Riga, LV – MCB Clubs

June 11, 2026 – Tallin, EE – Club Tapper

June 12, 2026 – Turku, FI – Nirvana Fuusio

June 13, 2026 – Tampere, FI – Varjobaari

June 14, 2026 – Helsinki, FI – On The Rocks

July – w/ Rats Of Gomorrah

July 3, 2026 – Trutnov, CZ – Obscene Extreme Festival ***

July 4, 2026 – Salzburg, AT – Rockhouse

July 5, 2026 – Vienna, AT – Escape

July 6, 2026 – Timisoara, RO – Nemesis Club

July 7, 2026 – Bucarest, RO – Quantic

July 8, 2026 – Belgrade, RS – Zappa Barka

July 9, 2026 – Ljubeljana, SL – Menza Pri Koritu

July 10, 2026 – Val Resia, IT – eResia Festival

July 11, 2026 – Erba (como) Milano, IT – Centrale Rock Pub

July 12, 2026 – Barberaz, FR – Brin de Zinc

July 13, 2026 – Martigny, CH – SunsetBar

July 14, 2026 – Basel, CH – Valhalla Bar

July 15, 2026 – Lyon, FR – Rock n Eat

July 16, 2026 – Weinheim, DE – Cafe Central

July 17, 2026 – Bertingen, DE – RUDE Festival

July 18, 2026 – Münster, DE – Tryptichon

August – w/ KHNVM

Aug. 1, 2026 – Dortmund, DE – DortmundDeathfest ***

Aug. 2, 2026 – Diest, BE – HellCafe

Aug. 3, 2026 – Esch Belval, LU – MK Bar

Aug. 4, 2026 – Stuttgart, DE – Schwarzer Keiler

Aug. 5, 2026 – Berlin, DE – Lido

Aug. 6, 2026 – Schwerin, DE – Club Zenith

Aug. 7, 2026 – Schlotheim, DE – Partysan Festival ***

Aug. 8, 2026 – Kortrijk, BE – Alcatraz Festival ***

*** = Jungle Rot only

Jungle Rot line-up:

Dave Matrise – Vocals, Guitars

James Genenz – Bass

Geoff Bub – Guitars

Spenser Syphers – Drums

Jungle Rot online:

https://www.facebook.com/igotjunglerot/

https://www.instagram.com/jungle_rot/