Maceration

Danish death metal veterans MACERATION announce the release of their fourth full-length album, “Mercy to the Miserable”, set for release on November 20th, 2026. The album further develops the band’s old-school death metal sound, combining crushing brutality, speed and melody with the unmistakable Swedish HM-2 guitar tone. For “Mercy to the Miserable”, Maceration joined forces with renowned producer Lawrence Mackrory of Rory Sound. Known for his work with Paradise Lost, Bloodbath, Meshuggah, Lik and many others, Mackrory has mixed and mastered the new album. “Mercy to the Miserable” sees Maceration combining brutality and speed with catchy riffs. From the fast attack of “The Fall of Virtue” to the heavier “Absolution of Grace” and the melodic yet brutal title track, the album represents a natural evolution of the band´s sound. The artwork was created by renowned artist Roberto Diaz, whose work has also appeared on releases by Cradle of Filth. Formed in 1989, Maceration released Denmark’s first death metal album, “A Serenade of Agony”, in 1992. After a 30- year hiatus, the band returned in 2022 with “It Never Ends...”. The two first albums featured legend Dan Swanö of Edge of Sanity and Bloodbath on vocals. Their third album, “Serpent Devourment”, followed in January 2025, with Swanö involved as producer. With “Mercy to the Miserable”, Maceration continue to honour the foundations of classic death while pushing their sound towards greater brutality, melody and refinement