Dublin, Ireland – With equal parts fury and finesse, Irish thrash-death outfit UNMAKER proudly announce the release of their second studio assault, ‘Status Zero’ out now, 1st October. Following the critical buzz around their debut Limb from Limb, the band return more focused, more brutal, and more unrelenting than ever.
ABOUT “STATUS ZERO”
From its opening salvo to the final fading chord, Status Zero refuses to let you breathe. It’s a record built on undeniable momentum, unleashing riffs stacked upon riffs, galloping drums, soaring solos and punishing vocals without mercy. Around the midway point lies a brief instrumental interlude (“Ghosts of Home”), a momentary calm before the maelstrom resumes and drives right through to the closing moment.
This is Unmaker’s manifesto. It’s the product of years of songwriting, blood, sweat and sonic obsession. The themes across the record are bold and uncompromising: war, genocide, narcissism, betrayal, mental fragility, and even a nod to Tolkien lore with “Katmunda”. For the first time, the band also venture into a ballad, the album’s closer, a deliberate and powerful contrast to the relentless aggression preceding it.
Adding fresh blood to the line-up, new bassist Paul Cassidy joined the band’s ranks during the album’s production. His seasoned instincts and studio wisdom were instrumental in shaping the final touches, helping to elevate ‘Status Zero‘ to the band’s proudest work to date.
Track Listing:
The Killing Fields
Head of the Snake
Status Zero
End of Play
Kill the World
Ghosts of Home (interlude)
Napalm
Blood Oath
Katmunda
God Defect
Deus Mortuus
The Last Wish
THE UNMAKER SOUND
Unmaker’s music strives to strike the ideal balance between classic thrash metal and modern death metal — delivering neck-braking riffs, soaring guitar solos, gut-punching drums and hefty vocals. But they never forget hooks or groove, the kind of riffs that stay lodged in your skull long after the record ends.
Live, Unmaker are a force of nature. Expect full crowd participation, mosh-pits, walls of death, and a vibe of “safe, healthy violence” where the energy is wild but the respect is real. Their very goal is simple: to leave audiences with sore necks and aching bodies, and a grin smeared with exhilaration.
WHAT TO EXPECT & WHY IT MATTERS
- ‘Status Zero‘ proves that Unmaker are not a one-album flash in the pan, they’re a band here to stay.
- The album delivers relentless energy, but also dynamics, musicianship, and conceptual depth.
- The new lineup shines, especially with fresh contributions from Paul on bass, pushing the band’s sound into sharper territory.
- For fans of classic thrash, technical death, groove metal, this record is unapologetic, unrelenting, and uncompromising.
The moment has come. The war begins. ‘Status Zero’ is ready to annihilate your speakers and leave an impression that demands repeat listens.
‘Status Zero’ is out now through all major digital platforms, streaming services, and via Unmaker’s Bandcamp / direct-to-fan channels. Stay tuned for upcoming video singles, press streams, interview opportunities, and tour announcements in support of Status Zero.
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