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STIGMATIZED deliver the apocalyptic soundtrack to the final judgment with their new Death Metal EP “On The Cross”

STIGMATIZED deliver the apocalyptic soundtrack to the final judgment with their new Death Metal EP “On The Cross”

Rising once more from the blackened depths of the underground, STIGMATIZED return with their brand-new, relentless digital EP “On The Cross”, unleashed on May 15, 2025, via Dr. Music Records. Since their formation in 1995, the German band has been a force to be reckoned with in the Death Metal scene, known for blending old-school aggression with razor-sharp Thrash precision. Their latest release, whose artwork by Sandra Jänen captures pain and damnation in bleak, symbolic imagery, features the three massive tracks “One Night On The Cross”, “The Abyss”, and “Merciless”. Frontman Michael Lay, both guitarists Ralf Strzalka and Daniel Müller, bassist Christian Strobel, and drummer Christian Krämer create a threatening and gripping atmosphere built on heavy guitar riffs and complex drum patterns. Even after decades of musical evolution, STIGMATIZED remain as uncompromising and intense as ever on this EP, produced by Michael Lay and Ralf Strzalka.

“On The Cross” is an unflinching descent into the shadows of faith, guilt, and divine judgment. Michael Lay’s vocals channel an intensity that pays tribute to Obituary, Death, and Deicide, while forging his distinctive, unmistakable voice. These influences form a key part of STIGMATIZED’s identity, resulting in a Death Metal sound embodying tradition and innovation. The emotionally charged title track “One Night On The Cross” opens the EP, portraying a tormented soul pleading for a final sign of forgiveness, forsaken by divine grace. Visually stunning depictions of suffering and hopelessness turn the song into a desperate cry for redemption. “The Abyss” drags the listener into a dark mythological realm where fallen angels endure eternal torment in purgatory for their sins. The stark contrast between celestial fire and frozen abyss bears the consequences of temptation and lost innocence. The final track, “Merciless”, is a ruthless reckoning with divine justice and human hypocrisy. Desecrated sanctuaries, inescapable judgment, and the self-inflicted wrath descending upon humanity conjure an apocalyptic vision. Sonically and lyrically, the EP solidifies STIGMATIZED’s reputation for uniting ferocious soundscapes with profound, end-time themes.

Whether you’ve followed STIGMATIZED since their early demos or are just discovering the band, “On The Cross” is a powerful testament to unrelenting Death Metal. Throughout their long band history, STIGMATIZED have already shared stages with genre titans such as Vader, Nile, Six Feet Under, and Belphegor, leaving a lasting impression with their intense live performances. Now they unleash that same energy with devastating force into the present. “On The Cross” is unchained, ready for all who dare face the dark revelation.
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℗ 2010 Yonah Records
26-03-2010
Whispers of the Dead
01
The Fall
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Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
02
Love and Blood
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Whispers of the Dead
04:52
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
03
Whispers of the Dead
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Whispers of the Dead
05:33
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
04
Time Bomb
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Whispers of the Dead
05:20
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
05
Impulse
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05:56
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
06
Disturbance of Equilibrium
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04:29
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
07
Carved in Bone
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04:08
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
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℗ 2008 Remission Records
18-04-2008
Becoming Unique
01
Political Tactics
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Becoming Unique
04:58
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
02
Material Breach
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Becoming Unique
04:47
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
03
One Morning in War
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03:58
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
04
Becoming Unique
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Becoming Unique
04:56
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
05
Bleeding Creed
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Becoming Unique
05:57
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
06
Consequence
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Becoming Unique
04:20
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
07
Seven
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05:04
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
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℗ 2006 Yonah Records
30-06-2006
Live in Despair
01
Terror Age
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Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
02
Obedience Through Ignorance
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06:10
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
03
The Eye
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05:51
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
04
War
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03:17
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
05
Submitted to Illusions
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06:45
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
06
Crushing Beyond Belief
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05:37
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Christian Kramer - Ralf Strzalka
07
Mind Control
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2025 Dr. Music Records
15-05-2025
On The Cross
01
One Night On The Cross
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Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Michael Lay - Ralf Strzalka - Daniel Müller - Christian Kramer - Christian Strobel
02
The Abyss
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04:41
Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Michael Lay - Ralf Strzalka - Daniel Müller - Christian Kramer - Christian Strobel
03
Merciless
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Writer: Michael Lay / Composers: Michael Lay - Ralf Strzalka - Daniel Müller - Christian Kramer - Christian Strobel