Following the overwhelming response to their latest album Imperium, German death metal titans RISE OF KRONOS are set to release a Digital Deluxe Edition of the album on March 28, 2025. This special edition will include not only the original, hard-hitting tracks of Imperium, but also the instrumental version of the entire album.
With Imperium, released in October 2024, RISE OF KRONOS solidified their reputation for blending brutal, modern death metal with mythological themes and intricate compositions. The Digital Deluxe Edition provides fans with a fresh way to experience the album, stripping away the vocals to highlight the intricate musicianship, crushing riffs and technical precision that define the band’s sound.
The instrumental version of “Separate The Sheep From Goats” is available now for streaming on all major platforms.
“Separate The Sheep From Goats (Instrumental)”
Official Audio Video:
“Separate The Sheep From Goats”
Official Music Video:
“Imperium (Digital Deluxe Edition)” Album Cover:
“Imperium (Digital Deluxe Edition)” Tracklist:
01 Incorporate
02 Arrival Of Delusion
03 Children Of Leprosy
04 Separate The Sheep From Goats
05 Know Thyself
06 Proclaiming Empery
07 Legio Titanum
08 Imperial
09 Forthcoming Void
10 The Offering
11 The Hour Of Departure
12 Rope Of Sand
13 Despoiler Of Worlds
14 Incorporate (Instrumental)
15 Arrival Of Delusion (Instrumental)
16 Children Of Leprosy (Instrumental)
17 Separate The Sheep From Goats (Instrumental)
18 Know Thyself (Instrumental)
19 Proclaiming Empery (Instrumental)
20 Legio Titanum (Instrumental)
21 Imperial (Instrumental)
22 Forthcoming Void (Instrumental)
23 The Offering (Instrumental)
24 The Hour Of Departure (Instrumental)
25 Rope Of Sand (Instrumental)
26 Despoiler Of Worlds (Instrumental)
RISE OF KRONOS live:
15.02.2025 DE – Berlin, Slaughterhouse (SOLD OUT!)
02.05.2025 DE – Halen, Hell Over Halen Open Air
03.05.2025 DE – Vechta, Assault Of The Undead Festival
16.05.2025 DE – Hamburg, Markthalle
12.07.2025 DE – Barleben, Damned Days Festival
25.07.2025 DE – Freissenbüttel, Burning Q Festival
About the band:
In 2021, RISE OF KRONOS exploded onto the death metal scene, rising from the ashes of thewell-established band Surface. After 11 relentless years of intense touring, three hard-hitting albums, and an unyielding dedication to their craft, Surface found themselves at a critical juncture. Feeling an overwhelming urge to evolve and transcend their previous identity, the band membersembarked on a transformative journey to push their music – and themselves – to the next level.
The decision to reinvent themselves was not made lightly. They were determined to honor the legacy they had forged and to maintain the powerful connection they had built with their devotedfanbase, the Titans. In a nod to their past, they took on the name RISE OF KRONOS, a tribute totheir 2015 album and a symbol of their rebirth, blending past, present, and future in a single strokeof defiance.
RISE OF KRONOS represents an unholy fusion of dark, brutal, and modern death metal. Their sound incorporates the vicious edge of Swedish death metal with the technical precision of progressive elements and the raw intensity of hardcore. As seasoned musicians, they have perfected their craft, delivering a sonic experience that is both innovative and rooted in the traditions of extreme metal.
Inspired by Greek mythology, the band has cultivated a rich conceptual identity, invoking the wrathand grandeur of ancient gods. Their live shows are immersive and electrifying, transporting audiences to a world where the power of Olympus and the chaos of the underworld collide. With each performance, they guide their audience on a thunderous journey, wielding crushing riffs andrelentless rhythms like weapons of war.
In 2024, RISE OF KRONOS unleashes their highly anticipated album, Imperium. With this release, they take their mythological themes to new heights, channeling the rage and power of the Titans through blistering death metal anthems. Imperium is an evolution in the band’s sound, delivering a more expansive, ambitious, and ferocious body of work. The album plunges deep intothe battle between gods and mortals, with each track a reflection of the eternal struggle forsupremacy and domination.
Imperium marks a defining moment for RISE OF KRONOS, solidifying their place as a rising force in modern death metal while continuing their legacy of transformation and reinvention. With aburning desire to conquer new territory, the band is poised to leave an indelible mark on the metallandscape. Kronos has risen, and his empire is just beginning!
RISE OF KRONOS are:
Tom Robinson – Guitar, Vocals
Tim Broscheit – Bass,Vocals
Jhonnie Ritter – Guitar
Marco Bechreiner – Drums