Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Australian technical death metal act Psycroptic have dropped the second single “No Blade of Grass” from their upcoming album. “The Pulse of Annihilation” will be released July 17th through Metal Blade Records.
Guitarist Joe Haley describes the track as mixing classic Psycroptic riffage with looser, sludgier passages drawn from the classic death metal era. He also points to a choral and orchestral chorus as the element that ties it together. Bassist Todd Stern calls it an unbelievably catchy tune, highlighting the main verse as a personal favorite. Vocalist Jason Peppiatt notes that the song marks the first Psycroptic track written by fellow vocalist Jason Keyser (Origin), who joined the band for the previous full-length, “Divine Council.”
“The Pulse of Annihilation” features cover art by Belial Necroarts and lands on digipak CD, digital, and multiple vinyl variants. Pre-orders are available here.
Psycroptic also confirm a short Australian run in August with Rivers of Nihil, Growth, and Slaughtercult, followed by four Japan dates alongside Rivers of Nihil and The Zenith Passage.
August 13, 2026: Magnet House, Perth, Australia
August 14, 2026: Lion Arts, Adelaide, Australia
August 15, 2026: Max Watts, Melbourne, Australia
August 21, 2026: Manning Bar, Sydney, Australia
August 22, 2026: Necrosonic Festival, Brisbane, Australia
August 24, 2026: Socore Factory, Osaka, Japan
August 25, 2026: 3Star Imaike, Nagoya, Japan
August 26, 2026: Space Odd, Tokyo, Japan
August 27, 2026: Space Odd, Tokyo, Japan
