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Oathbreaker are a brutal Punk/Metal band from Ghent, Belgium.

To outsiders, Belgium is a country rich in cultural diversity and history. However to its residents it is also a country of crime, corruption, and political incompetence. For the Ghent based Oathbreaker, the festering blood that surfaces from these social cracks and fissures burns as fuel for their creative engine.

After their formation in early 2008, Oathbreaker released a debut 7"EP on the British label Thirty Days Of Night Records. The release was well received by many worldwide and propelled the band to tour Europe. There they shared stages with Entombed, Amen Ra (whom they share a member with), Blacklisted, Trap Them, and more. There they honed their craft, developing into one of the most interesting metallic bands out there today.

Deathwish are proud to announce the release of "Mælstrøm", the new album from Oathbreaker.

Recorded in Belgium by Michael Neyt and Lander Cluyse, mixed by Kurt Ballou (Converge), and mastered by Alan Douches (Converge, The Dillinger Escape Plan), "Mælstrøm" is a swirling mix of Metal, Punk, and Hardcore destruction.

Similarities in Oathbreaker's ferocity to bands like Cursed, Rise And Fall, and From Ashes Rise are apparent, but merely a flash point for them. Opener "Origin" strikes hard of the gate, crashing down with swirling guitars, thunderous drumming, and vicious vocal stylings. From there, Oathbreaker push the limits of brutal with "Hierophant", a crushing mid paced masterpiece infected with a "Wolverine Blues" spirit. While songs "Thoth" and "Glimpse Of The Unseen" carry a Doom Metal like candor that would even make Tom G. Warrior proud. Song after song, the chaos ensues within the Oathbreaker vortex as they explore all shades of heavy. Then, as suddenly as their rage appeared on the horizon, it recedes to reveal the album's mesmerizing title track "Mælstrøm". A dark acoustic passage that shows Oathbreaker's ability to not only unleash a fury, but control the musical super storm within.

Without question, Oathbreaker's "Mælstrøm" is one of the best debut albums we've ever heard, and we trust you'll feel the same way. A release date and specifics will be released soon via Deathwish.

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Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 07/05/2011 11:02AM by Jake.

I really like the way this band sounds. Looking forward to this.

Great news. Their 7" is killer.

Congrats DW always putting out quality stuff. Thank you.

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fucking awesome!

Thanks guys for supporting the band and DW.
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-J.

Um...fuck yes.

I didn't think anything was really happening with them after the 7".

I was wrong.

- phoenix.

The new song is huuuuuuuuuuuuge too!

- phoenix.

Holy fuck! This band just knocked my socks off!

-Juan!

"Buying records is not a revolution..."

The new song is insane! I'm diggin the 7'' for nearly 2-3 years and I was wishing for the day where the LP will be announced!

Hell yes! I love this band.

Any news on the release date? Thanks.

Not at this time, still working on the release.
Thanks.

-J.

Oathbreaker's 2008 Debut EP Now available as a Digital Download in the DW Estore:
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-J.

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Bought this since you guys keep the digital prices reasonable, thanks!

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-J.

^ looks awesome

Yes!

great band so glad i have seen them so many times

Coming this JULY...

-J.