Rise Of Kronos release new single and music video ‘Escalate The Rot’

Olympic death metal powerhouse RISE OF KRONOS have released their brand new single “Escalate The Rot”, taken from their forthcoming studio album Slaves Of Time. The track arrives alongside a striking official music video produced by renowned director Ronald Matthes (Sodom, Volbeat, Amon Amarth and many more) and featuring actress Helen Woigk, known for her roles in numerous productions for German TV networks such as ARD, ZDF and Pro7.

Following the previously released singles “Slaves Of Time” and “Conception Of Humanity”, “Escalate The Rot” pushes the band’s dark and aggressive sound even further. Crushing riffs, relentless grooves and a suffocating atmosphere drive the track forward, showcasing RISE OF KRONOS‘ uncompromising take on modern death metal.

Lyrically, “Escalate The Rot” explores a downward spiral where everything continuously intensifies. The song depicts a symbolic escalation ladder in which destructive rituals begin to take control over the individual, gradually consuming them. At the same time, the track can be interpreted as a reflection of today’s global mindset. A generation growing up with the feeling that the future is slipping further away: a planet pushed to its limits, diminishing prospects, and a growing sense that hope itself is eroding.

The accompanying music video visualizes these themes with a dark, cinematic aesthetic. Directed by Ronald Matthes, the clip combines raw performance footage with an unsettling narrative driven by Helen Woigk’s haunting performance, underlining the song’s vision of decay, obsession and inevitable collapse.

With their upcoming album Slaves Of Time, RISE OF KRONOS continue to refine their signature blend of modern death metal brutality, massive grooves and an ominous atmosphere. The record explores themes of time, decay and existential oppression, delivering one of the band’s most intense and cohesive works to date.

Pre-orders for Slaves Of Time are now live via the official RISE OF KRONOS merch store, including exclusive bundles and limited editions: riseofkronos.bandcamp.com

The full tracklisting is:
01 Heresy
02 Conception Of Humanity
03 Escalate The Rot
04 Slaves Of Time
05 Custodians Of Reality
06 Lit The Sky
07 Black Breath
08 Into The Ashes
09 Poison Of The Gods
10 Chords Of Dismemberment
11 The Liberation
12 Phantom Eternity

In support of the upcoming release, RISE OF KRONOS will bring their new material to stages across Germany in 2026, delivering an intense and crushing live experience.

RISE OF KRONOS live:
18.04.2026 DE – Hamburg, Markthalle
24.04.2026 DE – Frankfurt, Elfer
25.04.2026 DE – Balingen, Sonnenkeller
10.07.2026 DE – Königsee, Metal Underground Resistance Open Air
25.07.2026 DE – Heimburg, Heimburger Metalnacht Festival
31.07.2026 DE – Dortmund, Dortmund Deathfest
03.10.2026 DE – Düsseldorf, Ratinger Hof
12.11.2026 DE – Stuttgart, Schwarzer Keiler