Outergods to Unleash New Album ‘Dethroned & Devoured’ on June 13th via Apocalyptic Witchcraft
Following the release of their debut album, Outergods immediately began the creation of their sophomore record, Dethroned & Devoured. The writing process began in autumn 2023, with Nathe demoing ideas through to spring 2024 before full production commenced. Line-up changes due to shifting personal responsibilities initially slowed progress, but once vocal tracking began, the album’s tone was fully realized.
Like its predecessor, Dethroned & Devoured is rooted in dark fantasy and cosmic horror, drawing inspiration from the lore of Bloodborne, Dark Souls, and Elden Ring—all of which provided escapism during the tougher moments of recent years. Produced and mixed by Nathe, the album’s production was influenced by the work of Daniel Bergstrand and Jaime Gomez Arellano, with the latter handling mastering duties.
The album also features guest appearances from Chad Kapper of Frontierer and Rune Stigart of the iconic Danish Industrial Metal band Mnemic, a band that has been a significant influence on the members of Outergods.
The artwork for Dethroned & Devoured reflects the album’s lyrical themes, capturing them in a unique illustration created by Nathe’s brother, Tim Sinfield. Tim shares:
My approach to this artwork was quite different from my usual process. Instead of working with multiple tones, I stripped it down to just two. It took months to finalize the idea, sketching many environments, poses, and creature concepts. Throughout the process, I kept in mind my brother’s love for the mystical imagery of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring, as well as the overall sound of the record. I was also inspired by artists like Dan Seagrave, particularly his work on Morbid Angel’s Gateways to Annihilation.
Dethroned & Devoured is the next evolution of Outergods, offering an unrelenting blend of blackened death metal, grindcore, and extreme intensity. The album will be released on June 13th via Apocalyptic Witchcraft on limited edition vinyl, digipak CD, cassette, and digital.
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The first single from the album “Cosmic Abomination” will drop on streaming platforms on March 21st with the music video following on March 31st.
