Defiled
Formed: 1992
From:
Tokyo,
Japan
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Defiled News
Below is our complete Defiled news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
Defiled Unveils "Obsession" Video
Though longtime masters of the vile art known as death metal, Defiled aren’t relics or custodians for the old-school. Since 1992, the living legends have shared the stage with Morbid Angel, Mayhem, Cannibal Corpse and Incantation, but their upcoming ninth album continues to take the genre in dark but unexpected directions. On "Altered State," they deliver a dizzying blast of death metal straight from the future.
Today, Defiled is releasing a music video for the second advanced single from "Altered State." With its slippery groove, "Obsession" turns more heads than the occult.
"'Altered State' is an expansion of our last two albums, 'The Highest Level' and 'Horror Beyond Horror,'" Defiled guitarist and founding member Yusuke Sumita says. "It centers on altered states of human consciousness. Each song explores different forms of extreme psychology or mental manipulation."
"‘Obsession’ delves into the fascinating story of Jack Parsons," Sumita continues. "He was a pioneer of rocket fuel technology for NASA but also deeply immersed in the occultism of Aleister Crowley. The dramatic and tragic nature of his explosive demise felt deeply metaphorical to me. It compelled me to weave the intensity of his story into the lyrics of this song. I hope you find it a compelling journey!" More...
Defiled To Release New Album In June
Having been active practitioners since 1992, Defiled are masters of the vile art known as death metal. The Tokyo legends have shared the stage with Morbid Angel, Mayhem, Cannibal Corpse and Incantation. However, these grizzled veterans are neither relics nor custodians for the old-school. Their upcoming new album, "Altered State," unleashes a dizzying blast of death metal straight from the future.
Defiled are now announcing their new album, "Altered State," with a music video for its lead single. By continuing to take the genre in unexpected directions, on "Portal," the band unlocks a head-banging new dimension.
"'Altered State' is an expansion of our last two albums, 'The Highest Level' and 'Horror Beyond Horror'," Defiled founding member and guitarist Yusuke Sumita says. "Like many other bands, our musical roots are heavily influenced by early ‘90s death metal and ‘80s thrash and hardcore, however our interpretation is different and has branched off from the current scene. On Altered State, there are many catchy hooks, but tricky progressive rhythms and song structures can be found as well. The album may not be understandable after a few listens but it taps into a blind spot that many bands have missed."
"Altered State" comes out June 12, 2026 on Season of Mist. More...
Defiled Streaming New Album
For the past three decades, Defiled have kept their blade sharp. Ever since Tokyo's underground lost their minds over the band's grotesque arsenal of finishing moves, Yusuke Sumita and his death metal samurai set off on a war path that's left nothing but inevitable ruin in their raw wake. They've ransacked Milwaukee Metal Festival and joined forces with their fellow legends in Mayhem, Incantation, Morbid Angel and Cannibal Corpse.
Having now churned out three albums in almost as many years, metalheads can be forgiven for believing that Defiled had already reached the highest level. But the Japanese legends have topped themselves again on their eighth album. "Horror Beyond Horror" comes out this Friday, September 20, but you can hear all 14 slicing and dicing songs today by listening to the full album stream on Season of Mist's YouTube channel. You can find the video below. More...
Defiled Reveals New Album Details
Japanese death metal outfit Defiled will release their new studio album, Infinite Regress on January 24, 2020. The album art and track-list can be found below. Additionally, the band have revealed "Tragedy," the first single from the effort.
Defiled comment: "The day has finally come! We are so incredibly proud to announce our new record, Infinite Regress. The album will be out on January 2, 2020 via our home of Season of Mist. Please give a listen to our first official premiere song 'Tragedy' and we hope you guys enjoy it. Cheers!"
Tracklisting:
1. Intro
2. Divide And Conquer
3. Tragedy
4. Systematic Decomposition
5. So Blind
6. Legacy
7. Masses In Chaos
8. Centuries
9. Aftermath
10. Invisible War
11. Ignorant
12. Slaverobot
13. Infinite Regress
14. Outro More...
Exclusive
Defiled Premieres New Live Video
While performing live in Mongolia, Japanese death metal troupe Defiled shot live footage of the track "Conspiracy," taken off latest album "Towards Inevitable Ruin."
Today we're stoked to be officially premiering that live video online - check it out below! If you like what you hear, "Towards Inevitable Ruin" is out now and up to buy in different formats at this location.
Defiled has delivered brutal death metal for over 13 years, and "Towards Inevitable Ruin" honors that solemn tradition with an authentic and raw representation.
Available for full streaming here, the album's track listing is:
1. Subversion
2. Cauterized
3. Doomsday
4. Conspiracy
5. Force And Obedience
6. Shadows Hands
7. Fear From Above
8. Scapegoat
9. Debunked
10. One World
11. Silent But Ongoing
12. Towards Inevitable Ruin More...
Defiled Posts Entire New Album
Defiled is currently streaming new album "Towards Inevitable Ruin," online ahead of the official July 8th release date. Regarding the album, Defiled founder Yusuke Sumita comments:
“Finally our new album will be unveiled. We are very proud of our latest creation, which has taken a lot of time an effort. If you are still hesitating, now you have the chance to check out each and every track. Please keep in mind that this is just a stream on the internet and missing some of the fine details and dynamics that you will hear on the CD. Then again, if you like our songs, please feel most welcome to hit the purchase button. Enjoy!”
1. Subversion
2. Cauterized
3. Doomsday
4. Conspiracy
5. Force And Obedience
6. Shadows Hands
7. Fear From Above
8. Scapegoat
9. Debunked
10. One World
11. Silent But Ongoing
12. Towards Inevitable Ruin More...
Defiled Streams "Fear From Above"
Tokyo, Japan's death metal stalwarts from Defiled are streaming another devastating new track off "Towards Inevitable Ruin," their first new album in over 4 years.
The track, titled "Fear from Above" is streaming below. "Towards Inevitable Ruin" will be released worldwide on July 8th and the artwork for the album was created by Wes Benscoter. The full trackl isting consists of:
1. Subversion
2. Cauterized
3. Doomsday
4. Conspiracy
5. Force And Obedience
6. Shadows Hands
7. Fear From Above
8. Scapegoat
9. Debunked
10. One World
11. Silent But Ongoing
12. Towards Inevitable Ruin More...
Defiled Streaming "Conspiracy"
Japan's death metal stalwarts from Defiled are streaming a new track off "Towards Inevitable Ruin," their first new album in over four years. The track, titled "Conspiracy," is streaming below.
Regarding the new track, Defiled mastermind Yusuke Sumita comments: "The time has come to offer you another track from our upcoming album 'Towards Inevitable Ruin'. I know, the production deviates quite a bit from the current standard, because it has a lot of vibration, but hopefully many of you guys enjoy our effort to achieve an 'organic sound'. We have worked hard on it and are very proud of having a natural rich tone... no regrets!"
New album "Towards Inevitable Ruin" will be released worldwide on July 8th. The full track listing is as follows:
1. Subversion
2. Cauterized
3. Doomsday
4. Conspiracy
5. Force And Obedience (streaming here)
6. Shadows Hands
7. Fear From Above
8. Scapegoat
9. Debunked
10. One World
11. Silent But Ongoing
12. Towards Inevitable Ruin More...
Defiled Streams New Track "Force And Obedience"
Japanese brutal death metal act Defiled is streaming the new track "Force and Obedience." The song appears on the new album "Towards Inevitable Ruin," which is set for release on July 8th via Season of Mist.
The track list for the album is:
1. Subversion
2. Cauterized
3. Doomsday
4. Conspiracy
5. Force and Obedience
6. Shadows Hands
7. Fear from Above
8. Scapegoat
9. Debunked
10. One World
11. Silent But Ongoing
12. Towards Inevitable Ruin More...
Defiled Embarking On New Tour
Tokyo outfit Defiled has announced a string of shows in Nepal, India, Bangladesh, and China throughout January 2015. A list of all confirmed dates can be viewed below.
The Japanese death metal samurais are touring in support of their latest album, "In Crisis," which is available here. Catch the band live on these dates:
08 Jan 15 Pokhara (NP) New Fewa Hardrock Restaurant
09 Jan 15 Kathmandu (NP) Kastmandap Hall (Nepal Death Fest)
10 Jan 15 Bangalore (IN) No Limits
11 Jan 15 Mumbai (IN) Crazy Blue
12 Jan 15 Pune (IN) Tarawade Clarks Inn
13 Jan 15 Kolkata (IN) Sujata Sadan
14 Jan 15 Dhaka (BD) National Library Auditorium
15 Jan 15 Kunming (CN) Pro Livehouse More...
Hate Eternal Announces European Tour
Florida-based extreme metallers Hate Eternal have just confirmed a European tour in support of their forthcoming release on Metal Blade Records. The tour kicks off April 29th in Wurzburg, Germany and will run through May 20th ending in Leipzig, Germany. Joining the band on tour will be Obscura, Beneath The Massacre, and Defiled. The dates are as follows:
29.04.11 Germany Wurzburg @ Posthalle
30.04.11 Holland Tilburg @ Neurotic Death Fest
01.05.11 UK Bristol @ the Fleece
02.05.11 UK Manchester @ Moho Live
03.05.11 UK London @ Underworld
04.05.11 Belgium Vosselaar @ Biebob
07.05.11 Spain A Corona @ Sala Ola Green
12.05.11 Italy Rome @ Blackout Club
13.05.11 Italy Romano Sesia @ Rock N Roll Arena
14.05.11 Slovenia Ljubljana @ Gala Hala
15.05.11 Austria Wien @ Arena
16.05.11 Germany München @ Feierwerk
17.05.11 Slovakia Bratislava @ Randal
18.05.11 Poland Krakow @ Rotunda
19.05.11 Germany Berlin @ Cassiopeia
20.05.11 Germany Leipzig @ Theaterfabrik
The band recently entered frontman Erik Rutan's own Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, FL to begin recording the new studio album. J.J. Hrubovcak has been added as the band's bassist.
Commented Rutan: "The band has been locked up in Mana Recording Studios doing pre-production for the past two months, finishing up songs that we have been writing over the last year in between tours and albums that I've produced, and we feel we have come up with one of Hate Eternal's heaviest, most twisted, evil, melodic, and insane albums yet.
"It was my goal to expand upon what the band has done in the past, and add new dynamics and twists to the traditional, dissonant Hate Eternal style, yet keep it in the same vein. It took the three of us really pushing ourselves, and digging deep into the essence of who we are as musicians and writers and players to create something very unique and special. We cannot wait for everyone to hear what we have in store."
Defiled Offering Free Download From New Album
Japanese death metallers Defiled are set to release "In Crisis" via Season of Mist on January 17th, 2011 (January 25th in the U.S.). The band is currently offering a free MP3 download of the new song "Retrogression" at this location. The album's track listing is as follows:
1. From Alpha
2. Lethal Agitator
3. Retrogression
4. Unconscious Slavery
5. Paradoxical Chaos
6. In Crisis
7. Behind You Pray
8. Resentment Without End
9. Intolerant
10. Maze of Nescience
11. Revelation of Doom
12. To Omega
Defiled Reveals New Album Tracklisting
Japanese Death metal act Defiled has revealed the tracklisting for its forthcoming full length album "In Crisis." The new album is set for release on January 25, 2011 through Season of Mist Records.
"In Crisis" tracklisting:
1. From Alpha
2. Lethal Agitator
3. Retrogression
4. Unconscious Slavery
5. Paradoxical Chaos
6. In Crisis
7. Behind You Pray
8. Resentment Without End
9. Intolerant
10. Maze Of Nescience
11. Revelation Of Doom
12. To Omega
Defiled is Back
Season of Mist announced last week the resigning of Japanese technical death metal band Defiled.
The band will release a new album, entitled "In Crisis,", its first since 2003's "Divination," on January 17th, 2011 in Europe and January 25th in the U.S. Defiled's founding member, Yusuke Sumita, had this to say:
"Our long awaited new album, 'In Crisis' is finally at hand. Since our previous effort "Divination," SOM have been waiting for a new Defiled album, so we are very proud to be back home on Season of Mist, the best label on this planet."
Defiled Signs To Season Of Mist
Seven years after their last collaboration, Season of Mist and Japanese death metallers Defiled are joining forces again.
"Our long awaited new album, 'In Crisis' is finally at hand", band leader Yusuke Sumita comments. "Since our previous effort 'Divination' (released on Season of Mist in 2003), SOM have been waiting for a new Defiled album, so we are very proud to be back home on Season of Mist, the best label on this planet."
"In Crisis" has been scheduled for a January 17th, 2011 (January 25th in the U.S.) release date.
Defiled Announce Asian Tour Dates
Long-running Japanese death metallers DEFILED have just kicked off their first Asian trek on a long European tour that has endured that last few months .
ASIAN METAL SOLIDIFICATION 2008:
07 Oct 08 Beijing (CN) Mao
09 Oct 08 Ho Chi Minh (VN) Trung Tam Ca Nhac Nhe sai Gon
10 Oct 08 Macau (CN) DC9
11 Oct 08 Hongkong (CN) Warehouse
12 Oct 08 Tokyo (JP) Suizokukan
The band's upcoming album is expected early 2009.
Defiled Announce New Drummer and Live Dates
After a long silent period, Japanese Death metallers DEFILED are back with a new website, a new drummer and new live dates. Next summer, the band will tour Australia for the first time!
The current line-up is as follows:
Kenji Sato - vocals
Yusuke Sumita - guitars
Haruhisa Takahata - bass
Takashi Nonaka - drums
Check out their website for more information from the band. More...
Mayhem Announce Tracklisting Of 'Chimera'
Norway's Black metal icons MAYHEM have revealed the track listing for their new CD "Chimera", due on March 29 in Europe and April 6 in the U.S. through Season Of Mist Records. The CD, which was recorded at a mobile studio in the mountains of Norway, reportedly features a musical direction that is being described by the band as "much more back to basics and much more brutal" than 2000's "Grand Declaration of War".
In related news, MAYHEM's European tour (which will reportedly include Poland's DECAPITATED and Japan's DEFILED) will officially commence on April 10, beginning with an appearance at the Inferno Festival in Oslo, according to a posting on the band's web site. The European leg of the tour will conclude May 17. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.
"Chimera" track listing (not in exact order):
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