Underdark unleash their new single 'Death of a Toolmaker' • GRIMM Gent

Underdark released their visceral new single ‘Death of a Toolmaker’, out since 14th October via Church Road Records. The single is taken from their forthcoming album ‘O Come Forth Annihilation’, slated for release on 6th November.

“Our aim with Death Of A Toolmaker was to construct the heaviest, most relentless, and unforgiving track we’ve written to date.

Lyrically, I wrote about the rhetorical tactics politicians use in order to gain access to power under the guise of being a “man of the people”, only to immediately enact repugnantly cruel domestic and foreign policy at the whims of the billionaire class.” – Abi Vasquez [vocals]

Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences, Underdark has forged a unique sonic identity that blends elements of black metal, post-rock, and post-hardcore. Their music is characterized by ethereal melodies, atmospheric textures, and intense, emotive vocals. Their music transports listeners through a range of emotions, from hauntingly beautiful passages to moments of intense catharsis. Their ability to seamlessly combine the ferocity of black metal with the expansiveness of post-rock sets them apart in the modern music landscape.

Following the release of their critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Managed Decline’ [released in 2023 via Church Road Records], Underdark had the privilege of performing with artists, Ghost Bath, Svalbard and Burner alongside festival appearances at ArcTanGent in 2024 & 2025, Damnation Festival, Culthe Festival in Germany and concluded the year with a sold out show at the Black Heart in London performing “Managed Decline” in its entirety.

With Managed Decline, Underdark continued to push the boundaries of their genre, delivering a deeply immersive and thought-provoking experience, showcasing their growth as musicians and their dedication to crafting music that resonates on a profound level, driven by a narrative around the collapse of post-industrial Britain.

Track listing:
1. Annihilation Overture
2. The Hit Piece
3. Death of a Toolmaker
4. Hollow Platitudes
5. Foucault Wept
6. Non Linear Warfare
7. Children of Men

‘O Come Forth Annihilation’ finds the band deepening their dialogue with that album’s themes, while shifting focus from historical decay to the crises of the present moment. The album fixes a disdainful and wary gaze on the perpetual now: the suffocating atmosphere of a world tightening ever more around the necks of its inhabitants, haunted by a future that failed to materialise.

In ‘O Come Forth Annihilation’, Underdark has stretched their black metal foundations into something broader, heavier and impossible to contain. Crushing low-end frequencies anchor this record firmly in the band’s extreme metal roots, a solid foundation for a further push into the post-rock and screamo territories, expanding on the ideas and textures that have made their sound so vital since the band’s inception.

‘O Come Forth Annihilation’ is extreme music bound by emotional intensity, intent on touching all corners of the listener’s psyche.

Upcoming tour dates:
20/11 – Kingston @ The Fighting Cocks
21/11 – Birmingham @ The Flapper
22/11 – Plymouth @ The Junction