Styrian death metal newcomers Grimming sign with Napalm Records – new single with video, “Wüdschitz”, out now

From mountainous Styria hail death metal newcomers Grimming, who have just signed their first record deal with Napalm Records! One viral song with outstanding numbers for a debut was all it took for the young Austrian band to pique the heavy hitting label’s interest. With dialect, traditional attire and strong stories from their home region, this rising band – whoseyoungest member is just 15 years old – knows exactly where they’re going!

In celebration of this new chapter, Grimming have released anew single, “Wüdschitz”. Perfectly showcasing their strength in storytelling, hauntingly cold death metal accentuates the tragic tale of a man forced into poaching due to famine. Roaring riffs and full-dialect vocals make obstructive hunting laws and the fight for survival against winter’s grasp palpable – until the bitter end.

Grimming about “Wüdschitz”:

‘Wüdschitz’ describes the true story of alpine poaching and the unfair distribution of game laws in earlier times. It is a middle finger to authority and oppression, and no romantic hunter’s tale, but rather the brutal survival story of the foot soldiers who rose up against hunger, laws, and large landowners. Where guns blasted, blood flowed, and the forest became a battlefield, ‘Wüdschitz’ begins.

Napalm Records Senior A&R Sebastian Muench about the signing:

The death metal band GRIMMING from Upper Styria perfectly symbolizes the impressive, rugged and mysterious mountains, the lonely green forests and cold, clear lakes of the Ennstal region. GRIMMING combine sophisticated death metal with ancient traditions, stories, and legends. Welcome to the Napalm Records family!

Watch the official music video for “Wüdschitz” NOW:

Grimming took their first steps into the scene with “Lindwurm” in the spring of 2025. The track and its video, filmed in a compelling alpine landscape, quickly gained traction – Grimming amassed 100k views and counting on their debut reel. They quickly followed up with their live debut and are now set to bring the heavy stories of their mountain home to metal fans worldwide.

Grimming Live 2025

27.09.2025 AT – Leoben / 2 Days Of Metal

25.10.2025 AT – Gleisdorf / Kulturkeller

14.11.2025 AT – Stainach / CCW

06.12.2025 AT – Graz / club wakuum

Grimming are:

Samuel Dukic – Vocals, Guitar

Aron Dukic – Drums

Martin Wolfgang Peer – Guitar

Michael Alexander Marinitsch – Bass