Releasedate: 23-05-2025
Label: My Kingdom Music
Sicilian thrash metal trio XENOS A.D. delivers a brand new album, Reqviem For The Oppressor. Released on May 23, 2025, via My Kingdom Music, this nine-track opus explores the realities of war through unrelenting thrash metal.
Drawing inspiration from genre legends like Slayer, Megadeth, Kreator, Exodus, and Testament, the band infuses their sound with the melodic and progressive elements reminiscent of Metal Church and Death Angel.
The album opens with “1986,” setting the tone with aggressive riffs and rapid-fire drumming. Tracks like “Dogma Of War” and “Tears On The Face Of God” delve into the chaos and devastation of conflict. “Children Of The Atomic Sun” offers a haunting reflection on nuclear warfare, while “Dance Of The Gods” closes the album with a powerful, anthemic finish.
Lyrically, Reqviem For The Oppressor is a poignant commentary on the horrors of war. Frontman Ignazio Nicastro emphasizes the band’s intent to create music that mirrors the destructive violence of war, a theme vividly captured in the album’s cover art by Ivan Stan. The artwork complements the album’s aggressive tone, visually representing the chaos and brutality depicted in the music
With Reqviem For The Oppressor, XENOS A.D. not only pays homage to thrash metal’s roots but also pushes the genre’s boundaries. The album’s relentless energy, combined with its thought-provoking themes, makes it a must-listen for fans of thrash metal.
Line up:
- Ignazio Nicastro – Vocals & Bass
- Giuseppe Taormina – Guitars
- Danilo Ficicchia – Drums
Tracklist
- 1986
- Dogma Of War
- Tears On The Face Of God
- Crown Of Separation
- Welcome The Destroyer
- Children Of The Atomic Sun
- The Bleeding Hands Of Faith
- Reqviem For The Oppressor
- Dance Of The Gods