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DAWN OF ASHES Drops New Single “HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS” Ahead of Upcoming Album

Los Angeles-founded industrial act DAWN OF ASHES, the project of Kristof Bathory since the turn of the millennium, has unleashed their new single, “HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS,” today, April 18th, 2025, via Metropolis Records.

Links to access the single are available for WAV, MP3, streaming platforms, Bandcamp, and the official music video on YouTube:



DAWN OF ASHES – HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS – OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO (Radio Version).

This new track is a precursor to their forthcoming album, “INFECTING THE SCARS,” set to be released on June 6th, 2025.

Formed with a moniker suggesting ‘the beginning of the end,’ Dawn Of Ashes initially emerged from the industrial and aggrotech scenes, later incorporating blackened metal and extreme industrial elements. For over two decades, Bathory and the band have consistently pushed the boundaries of extreme music.

Relocating to Denmark, the upcoming album “Infecting The Scars” marks a return to Dawn Of Ashes’ aggrotech roots, infused with a heightened level of intensity and maturity. It is described as a rebirth, blending past aggression with a refined modern sound. The lyrics and sound delve into psychological horror, inner turmoil, and the scars left by life’s harsh experiences, moving beyond mere destructive anthems.

Regarding the new single, “Hypertensive Crisis,” Kristof Bathory states it’s a conscious effort to “recapture the nostalgia of our early era while seamlessly blending it with fresh, modern elements. Evolution and maturity – both in sound and lyrics – are crucial to the creative process. Artistic growth has allowed this project to delve deeper, delivering more meaningful lyrics that evoke horror through the lens of psychosis. This song is a perfect example, showcasing a fully realised version of our classic sound, reimagined with a new intensity and depth.”

The move to Denmark also signals an expansion of Dawn Of Ashes’ live presence, with European tour dates in development alongside planned shows in Mexico, promising widespread chaos and horror.

INFECTING THE SCARS TRACKLISTING:

  1. Intro – Made In Hell
  2. Infecting The Scars
  3. Bone Saw (feat. Alien Vampires)
  4. Visceral Rage
  5. Hypertensive Crisis
  6. Coma Maker
  7. Masochism
  8. Faith Desecration
  9. Throne Of Misanthropy
  10. Outro – Existential Despair

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