Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
German brutal-surf-death-party metal band Stillbirth leave a trail of bloodshed in their wake with their latest single “Throne Of Bones“, off of their upcoming concept album, “Survival Protocol”. Stillbirth will unleash “Survival Protocol” on October 31st via rising metal label Reigning Phoenix Music. The album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed “Homo Deus”, which was released in 2023.
“Throne Of Bones” kicks off with a towering drum groove and ominous guitar riffs. Monstrously guttural vocals dominate the soundscape, calling forth a tale of apocalyptic despair. The rhythmic chorus provides some order among the chaos, but it isn’t long before all hell breaks loose once again with a burst of pig squeals and punchy riffs. Though a groovy rhythm pervades the music, Stillbirth are determined to keep their listeners on their toes, punctuating the flow of the song with more extreme elements.
“Survival Protocol” is a concept album that tells the story of an unknown hero surviving a nuclear apocalypse. The narrative began on the album Annihilation of Mankind and now reaches its conclusion on “Survival Protocol”. It picks up where Homo Deus left off: the true creator descends from the skies, and the epic battle for planetary dominance begins. Humanity is nearly wiped out, with a handful of survivors managing to escape into space. After a long journey, they discover a habitable planet and begin to colonize it. The events of this journey are told across the tracks of “Survival Protocol”.
Watch the video for “Throne Of Bones“:
Pre-order/pre-save the album: https://stillbirth.rpm.link/survivalprotocolPR
“Survival Protocol” – Track Listing:
01. Existence Erased
02. Trapped In Darkness
03. Throne Of Bones
04. Apex Predator
05. Baptized In Blood
06. Cult Of The Green
07. Sacrificial Slaughter
08. The Survival Protocol
09. Kill To Rule
Stillbirth live:
“Monster Kill” EU Tour 2025
w/ Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship, Phrymerial, Embrace Your Punishment (*), Kanine (^)
30.09.2025 AT Graz – Explosiv
01.10.2025 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club
02.10.2025 DE Weinheim – Café Central
03.10.2025 FR Paris – Glazart
04.10.2025 CH Lucerne – Metal Storm Over Luzern
05.10.2025 DE Kassel – Goldgrube
07.10.2025 DE Vechta – Gulfhaus
08.10.2025 DK Kongens Lyngby – Templet
09.10.2025 DE Hamburg – Bambi Galore
10.10.2025 NL Alkmaar – HAL 25
11.10.2025 BE Liège – Deathtoberfest
13.12.2025 CZ Uherské Hradiště – Mikulášská Grindovačka
16./17.01.2026 PT Lisbon – Xapada Fest
Info & Tickets: https://linktr.ee/stillbirth
About Stillbirth
Stillbirth are a slamming death metal force from Hagen, Germany, known for their chaotic live shows, unrelenting brutality, and wild blend of death metal, grindcore, deathcore and slam. Since 1999, the band have been obliterating venues and festivals worldwide with an extreme sound fuelled by filthy grooves, blast beats, and a tongue-in-cheek attitude that’s equal parts destruction and party.
Founded by guitarist-turned-vocalist Lukas Swiaczny, Stillbirth quickly gained a cult following with their 2002 debut “Happy Stillbirth Party.” After a short hiatus from 2003 to 2005, the band came roaring back, contributing to international split releases and building a reputation across Europe. Their sophomore effort, “Plakative Aggressionen” [2009], led to their first Eastern European tour and set the tone for a relentless schedule of releases and performances.
By 2011, “Endgame Is Near” expanded their reach, earning them a spot on their first US tour. Stillbirth’s 2015 album “Global Error” marked a high point, with back-to-back tours across the US and Europe. Their signing to Unique Leader Records saw them level up again with “Annihilation Of Mankind” [2018], landing major festival appearances and a tour through Asia.
In 2019, they revisited their roots with “Back To The Stoned Age,” re-recording fan favourites with updated production and guest vocals. The follow-up, “Revive The Throne” [2020], doubled down on brutality with dual basses, massive grooves, and razor-sharp production – setting a new bar for heaviness in their discography.
Tragedy struck in 2021 with the passing of bassist and engineer Dominik “Pumpa” König. His legacy lives on in the band’s music and spirit. After signing to Distortion Music Group in 2022, Stillbirth dropped “Homo Deus” in 2023, toured Europe with Kataklysm and Fleshgod Apocalypse, and crushed stages at Summer Breeze Open Air, Party.San Metal Open Air, and Tolminator.
Now, Stillbirth are poised to unleash their ninth full-length, “Survival Protocol,” on October 31, 2025 – a dystopian concept album promising their most refined yet devastating sound to date.
Stillbirth is a party at the edge of the apocalypse. Total madness guaranteed!
Stillbirth is:
Lukas Swiaczny – Vocals
Martin Grupe – Drums
Lukas Kaminski – Bass
Leonard Thoma – Guitar
Szymon Skiba – Guitar
