Release Date 15.05.2026
Format MLP/MCD/Digital
Genre Thrash Metal
Origin Denmark
Formed way back in 1982 in Taastrup, legendary Artillery is the undisputed kings of Danish thrash. These guys have been through more lineup shifts and tragedies than most bands can survive, yet they always resurface with those trademark surgical riffs. After a relentless 2025 that saw them crushing stages across Asia and Europe, they’ve finally decided to let us hear what the new blood brings to the table. With a fresh face behind the mic and a new axeman in the ranks, this mini-album is the first real test of whether the old machine still has enough fuel to burn down the house.
Let’s be real: most "mini-albums" are just lazy filler to keep a contract alive, but "Made In Hell" actually packs a punch. The new tracks show that the Stützer riff factory hasn’t rusted one bit. Martin Steene sounds like he’s trying to tear his vocal cords out, bringing a frantic energy that fits right in with the band's technical heritage. It’s fast, it’s precise, and it doesn’t waste time with modern trends or soft production. The guitars have that biting, metallic edge that made Danish thrash famous in the first place, proving these veterans aren't ready for the retirement home.
The production on the new material is crisp enough to hear every pick scrape, which is vital when you’re dealing with technical thrash. René Loua fits into the twin-guitar attack like he’s been there for a decade. The drums have a natural, thumping sound that keeps the momentum going without sounding like a triggered mess. It’s the kind of recording that sounds best when you’re shaking the walls of your apartment, letting the neighborhood know that thrash is still very much alive. They haven't lost that knack for writing hooks that stick in your brain after just one listen.
Digging into the back half of the release, the re-recording of "Into The Universe" is a total ripper. It’s always a risk messing with the classics from "Fear Of Tomorrow", but the updated version gives the song a fresh coat of high-octane paint without ruining the original spirit. Then you get a live version of "The Almighty" that captures the pure adrenaline of their 2024 tour. You can hear the sweat and the energy of the Roskilde crowd, and it’s a reminder that Artillery is a force of nature when they’re standing on a stage.
This is a hell of a way to introduce the new lineup and bridge the gap until a full-length drops. It’s got the speed, the technicality, and the attitude you want from a band that helped define the European scene. Artillery is moving forward with all guns firing, and "Made In Hell" is the evidence that their legacy is in safe hands. If you call yourself a thrasher and you aren’t spinning this, you just missed the mark. The Danish masters are back, and they’re still thrashier than most bands half their age.
Damage done @: 8.0
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