The new Divine Chaos video single ‘CONDEMNED TO THE VOID‘ is out today. The track is taken from their new album ‘Hate Reactor’, which is out 27th March (self-released).
This track sees them at their most melodic, without taking them away from their heavy metal roots.
“Condemned to the Void is a stream-of-consciousness study of grief in real time, written and
recorded in the aftermath of genuine personal tragedy and loss. Part lament, part salute to the
honoured fallen, the track builds to a theme of hopeful determination to move forward with respect to
the departed and in appreciation of those who remain.” – Divine Chaos
UK modern thrash heavyweights Divine Chaos return with Hate Reactor, their first new release since 2020’s The Way To Oblivion and a defining moment in the band’s evolution. ‘Hate Reactor’ [out 27th March] marks a powerful new chapter as fresh creative forces collide within the Divine Chaos machine.
A major shift comes with the first change of drummer since the band’s inception: Mariusz Marecki steps in to take over the kit from longtime member James Stewart (Vader, Decapitated). The new record also sees Divine Chaos collaborating with celebrated UK producer Chris Clancy (Machine Head, Kataklysm, Evile) for mixing duties, expanding the sonic depth and intensity of their signature sound.
From their debut release “Every Empire Shall Fall”, Divine Chaos carved out a distinctive identity, an unrelenting 7-string thrash assault that drew from the riff-driven roots of the ‘80s while absorbing the aggression and technicality of the modern era. Guitarists Chris O’Toole and Matt Gilmour cemented the band’s reputation for razor-sharp precision, propelling them to global stages and high-profile festival slots including Bloodstock Open Air.
Building momentum, the band unleashed their first full-length album “A New Dawn in the Age of War” with producer Scott Atkins, pushing technical boundaries and expanding their creative scope while staying firmly rooted in thrash. The release received widespread acclaim, earning full-page features across the UK metal press, from Metal Hammer to The Guardian and seeing its lead single “Fields of the Fallen” amass more than 96,000 views. Subsequent tours with metal icons such as Mantas & Abandon (Venom Inc) and Gama Bomb, plus festival appearances at Metal Mine, Gothoom, and additional Bloodstock slots, further solidified the band’s ascent.
After time away from the studio, Divine Chaos returned reinvigorated with new vocalist Jut Tabor (Furyborn/Metaprism), whose pitched vocals and sharpened aggression made their mark on The Way To Oblivion. Joining him was bassist Craig Daws (Sacred Mother Tongue, Andy James), completing the lineup that powered a triumphant main stage comeback at Bloodstock 2021. Singles “Murder For Sale”, featured on Spotify’s Thrashers playlist and “Serpent’s Words,” which surpassed 108,000 streams, reignited demand from both veterans of the DC fanbase and new listeners from the UK live circuit, where they reunited with audiences during their support run with Evile in 2022.
Now, with Hate Reactor, Divine Chaos refine and elevate every facet of their sound. Returning to work with producer Scott Atkins, where they spent a month sculpting their best work to date. After the band and Atkins were finished producing the record, they sent the album on to Chris Clancy [Machine Head, Architects + more], to mix and master. The band credit both Atkins and Clancy for their valuable input on Hate Reactor.
The album showcases heightened focus, devastating hooks, and a richer vocal landscape, all while preserving the band’s foundational ethos. It is a fierce, sharpened statement from a group who continue to push the boundaries of modern thrash while honouring the genre’s legacy.
Divine Chaos remain genre pioneers with more to say, more to prove, and more riffs to unleash across every shore. Hate Reactor arrives 27th March. Prepare for impact!
Band members:
JUT TABOR – VOCALS
MATT GILMOUR – GUITAR
CHRIS O’TOOLE – GUITAR
CRAIG DAWS – BASS
MARIUSZ MARECKI – DRUMS
Track listing:
Regicide
Hate Reactor
Where Gods are Last in Line
Condemned to the Void
The New Reality
Without a Trace
Blood of the Earth
This Coming Storm
Shadows of the Wasteland
