PRESS RELEASE:
CRAWLING CHAOS will release their highly anticipated new album, “Wyrd”, on March 28, 2025, via Time To Kill Records. This release marks an important milestone in the band’s career, further solidifying their position within the melodic death metal scene.
The first single "Nails of Fate" is available HERE.
The band commented:
“'Nails of Fate' is an ode to the Norns of Norse mythology. The lyrics, freely adapted from the renowned Sigrdrífumál, are conceived as a kind of runic spread where the winter triad—Hagalaz, Nauthiz, and Isa—is cast. These three runes mark the beginning of Heimdall’s Ætt and are associated with Urd, Skuld, and Verdandi. In addition to twisting the threads of fate to shape the destiny of the individuals, these mythological figures also used to carve runes in order to keep a sort of cosmic chronicle of the entire universe. It is said that, as a symbol of the power they wielded over fate, the runes were even engraved on their nails".
“Wyrd”, the third studio album by CRAWLING CHAOS, is an anthology-based work centered around a series of archetypes connected to the concepts of destiny, fate, and becoming. In Northern European culture, these ideas are encapsulated in the term wyrd, contrasting with notions of free will and self-determination.
The central theme is developed across the album’s ten tracks, following a narrative thread that weaves together some of the most fascinating female figures from classical mythology, European folklore, and history. These include the Norse Norns, the witches from Macbeth serving Hecate, the Greco-Roman Furies, and the fearsome Thessalian necromancers. As in the band’s previous works, “Wyrd” is filled with literary references and Easter eggs, offering subtle nods to the most curious listeners.
Musically, CRAWLING CHAOS achieves further evolution with “Wyrd”, crafting a blend of groovy and melodic death metal that balances intricate technical flourishes with a strong focus on the classic concept of riff and song. The sound is polished yet retains raw power, showcasing the band's roots while pushing their sonic boundaries. This refined approach highlights their attention to songwriting, creating a powerful and authentic experience that bridges their older background with a modern and dynamic edge.
Tracklist:
01 - The Garden of the Earthly Delights (Part I)
02 - Three Times Three
03 - Nails of Fate
04 - Veiled in Secrets
05 - Torches Ablaze
06 - Necromancer
07 - Nomen Omen
08 - To the Furies
09 - Witch-Hunt
10 - The Garden of the Earthly Delights (Part II)
For fans of: Fleshgod Apocalypse, Allegaeon, Psycroptic
CRAWLING CHAOS is a death metal band formed in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. In January 2009, the band released its first EP of original songs, “Goatsuckers”. Although the EP received numerous positive reviews from the underground metal press, it was mainly intended as a promotional appetizer.
In the following years, the band immersed itself in writing new material. In December 2012, they recorded their first full-length album, “Repellent Gastronomy”, at Domination Studio. Produced and mixed by Simone Mularoni, the album was released in November 2013 via Memorial Records.
In November 2020, CRAWLING CHAOS released their second full-length album, “XLIX”, a concept album inspired by Machiavelli’s notorious treatise The Prince. The album, once again produced by Simone Mularoni, was released via Time to Kill Records. Following the great reception of “XLIX”, praised by numerous international metal webzines and magazines, the band joined the roster of K2 Music Management.
Between 2013 and 2023, CRAWLING CHAOS performed dozens of gigs across Italy and Europe, sharing the stage with international acts such as Suffocation, The Monolith Deathcult, Havok, Skeletonwitch, Imperial Triumphant, Hideous Divinity, Nero di Marte, Dark Lunacy, and more.
In December 2023, the band returned to the studio to record their third full-length album, “Wyrd”, an anthology inspired by the role of feminine figures in European mythology and their connection to the concepts of fate and free will.
Line-up:
Manuel Guerrieri – “MG” - Guitars, Vocals
Andrea Velli – “Shub” - Guitars, Backing Vocals
William Leardini – “Will” - Fretless Bass
Edoardo Velli – “Yog” - Drums
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