Belgian black metal band BOKKERIJDERS is preparing to enter a new chapter in its career with its debut full-length, "Crush Kill Destroy". However, the album goes beyond being merely a debut due to what it represents for the band following the death of guitarist Wouter Lemmens in 2025.

Formed in 2021, BOKKERIJDERS began shaping its own take on black metal with a debut demo released the following year, followed by the 2023 EP "Silver Dust and Swords of Gold". Rather than drawing strict genre boundaries, the band's approach is built around the idea of METAL itself, bringing together influences from different corners such as AURA NOIR, SLAYER, and TURBONEGRO under the same roof.

That approach remains intact on "Crush Kill Destroy". While the album's production retains its raw and abrasive character, it also delivers a clearer sound. Within concise and straightforward song structures, BOKKERIJDERS build their sound around dense riffing, restrained but well-placed solos, and a high-energy sense of momentum. As much as the album's energy, the layered construction of its riffs forms a fundamental part of the band's musical approach.

This aspect of the album takes on a different meaning following Wouter Lemmens' death in September 2025. As one of the final works featuring the band's lead guitarist, "Crush Kill Destroy" leaves its mark on BOKKERIJDERS' history, while the band will now continue as a power trio.

The album's title track, 'Crush Kill Destroy', has also been released as the first track from the forthcoming record.

BOKKERIJDERS' debut full-length, "Crush Kill Destroy", will be released on October 23 via Personal Records on CD.

The album features eight tracks: 'Ashen Scream', 'Crush Kill Destroy', 'Calcination Pyre', 'Primordial Phosphorous Eclipse', 'Locked in Gilded Chains are the Guillotine's Blade', 'Bokkerijders', 'Miracle Osmosis', and 'Fire Chaser'.

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