Here to give their spin on thrash metal history, Eradicator return with the release of their new single ‘Ruins Of Rome’ on the Metalville label.
Six studio albums, one live record and more than 250 shows ranging from underground clubs to festival stages have shaped the band’s distinctive style, rooted in Teutonic thrash and sharpened by Bay Area intensity. The next chapter is already being written: recording for album number seven is scheduled for autumn 2026, with a release to follow in 2027.
‘Ruins Of Rome’ doesn’t use the fall of the Roman Empire as mere historical backdrop, but as a reflection of modern developments.
Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Sebastian ‘Seba’ Stöber commented: “Sure, our themes are often socially critical and dark, but anyone who knows us knows there’s always a certain tongue-in-cheek element to it. It could all turn out very differently.” The track itself shows less mercy: the humour lingers only as a bitter aftertaste.
‘Ruins Of Rome’ was produced by Sebastian ‘Seeb’ Levermann (Orden Ogan, Asphyx) together with Seba Stöber. Mixing and mastering were handled by Jörn Michutta, known in the scene for his work with Morgoth. The cover artwork by Bianca Stöber features the Plaguebringer, the harbinger of doom and the band’s mascot, standing among the ruins of Rome.
Eradicator drummer Jan-Peter ‘Pitti’ Stöber declared: “Our mission is to keep thrash metal from fading into retirement and to carry forward the legacy of our heroes,” and you can decide for yourselves how well they’re succeeding.
