German thrash metal veterans EXUMER have unveiled their new single “Allocated Savagery” ahead of the release of their upcoming studio album "Death Mask Messiah". The track serves as the latest preview from the album, which is set to arrive on August 28 via Metal Blade Records.

"Death Mask Messiah" is built around a conceptual framework inspired by topics such as US politics over the past decade, the pandemic era, and the way misinformation has fueled social divisions. Vocalist Mem V. Stein also incorporates the 30th anniversary of the Branch Davidians siege in Waco, Texas, into the album’s narrative.

“Allocated Savagery” explores the Waco confrontation alongside themes of information manipulation and societal polarization. Stein explains that the song reflects the intensity of the event through both its musical and lyrical approach.

Arriving seven years after EXUMER’s previous studio album, "Death Mask Messiah" continues the path established across the band’s earlier releases while embracing a more direct and aggressive thrash metal approach. The 11-track album was produced by Dominic Paraskevopoulos (KREATOR, CALIBAN), with mixing and mastering handled by Arthur Rizk (SOULFLY, KING DIAMOND).

Recorded between December 2025 and January 2026, the album also marks the first EXUMER release featuring the band’s new rhythm section. With Jerome Reil on drums and Alex Voss on bass, the record combines the energy of the new members with the group’s experience, resulting in a more focused yet raw EXUMER sound, according to Mem V. Stein.

The sequencing of the album follows the lyrical and conceptual narrative of the music composed by guitarists Ray Mensh and Marc B. "Death Mask Messiah" also features a cover version of “Unchained Angel” by American metal band NASTY SAVAGE, including a guest appearance from the band’s vocalist Nasty Ronnie Galletti. EXUMER previously shared the stage with NASTY SAVAGE during the band’s first European tour in 1988.

The album artwork and visual design were created by Björn Gooßes (Killustrations), known for his work with bands including SODOM and VOMITORY

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"Death Mask Messiah" track listing:

  1. Death Mask Messiah

  2. Blinding Skies

  3. Sin Bleeder

  4. Eradication

  5. Ravishing Waste

  6. Allocated Savagery

  7. Serpent

  8. Fratricide

  9. Scorcher

  10. Frozen Ground

  11. Unchained Angel (NASTY SAVAGE cover feat. Nasty Ronnie)

EXUMER lineup:

Mem V. Stein – vocals
Ray Mensh – guitars
Marc B. – guitars
Alex Voss – bass
Jerome Reil – drums

"Death Mask Messiah" will be released on August 28 via Metal Blade Records in CD, digital formats, and vinyl editions featuring various color variants.

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