Athens-based metal outfit Bent by Sorrow storms the scene with their debut album, Sakura, delivering an unrelenting sonic assault that shreds through the airwaves with unmatched intensity. A chaotic force of groove metal, Sakura is a relentless battering ram of sound, decimating everything in its path. From start to finish, this album is a merciless onslaught, leaving destruction in its wake. Get ready for a brutal auditory experience—Sakura is here to redefine the boundaries of metal.
Sakura is a war cry of annihilation—a eleven-track barrage of groove-drenched devastation, forged in chaos and unleashed with unrelenting fury!
The wait is over. Athens-based metal juggernaut Bent by Sorrow is set to detonate the global metal scene with their long-anticipated debut full-length album, Sakura. Dropping May 23, 2025, under Brutal Records, this release is a masterclass in dark and groove metal, packing an unrelenting sonic punch that will leave listeners breathless.
A Sound That Demands Attention
Blending the raw intensity of Deftones, Soilwork, and Disturbed, Bent by Sorrow has crafted a sound that’s both crushing and deeply emotive. Recorded and produced by the renowned Fotis Benardo at Devasoundz Studios, Sakura is a testament to their evolution—a eleven-track onslaught of groove-infused fury that pushes the boundaries of modern metal.
Tracklist:
The Machine
Never Fail
Need for Faith
A Life Without an F
Through the Blacklight
Trapped
Rain
Demoncracy
Order Chaos
Interlude - La Reina Muerte
For the Victory of Light (Instrumental)
Riding the Wave of Momentum
Bent by Sorrow is on a meteoric rise, with recent singles amassing an 8600% surge in listeners. The blistering Never Fail, featuring two-time world boxing champion Medusa, and the crushing The Machine have already turned heads, proving the band’s ability to seamlessly merge pulverizing riffs with thought-provoking lyricism.
Dominating the Stage Renowned for their ferocious live performances, Bent by Sorrow has conquered stages alongside Harakiri for the Sky, Nile, and Crowbar, as well as headlining major shows across Greece. Their intense energy, bone-rattling sound, and commanding presence solidify them as one of the most electrifying acts in the modern metal landscape.