# KōDEM Drop New Music

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 21 November 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/kodem-drop-new-music/

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**KōDEM** **Release First Single from Viking Inspired Trilogy, *****Sorrow Of Down***

**New EP *****Tattooed Sin***** Out Today**

**Appearing at HeavyFest on Nov 23**

Newcastle progressive rockers **KōDEM** have released their new EP, **Tattooed Sin** along with new single, **Sorrow Of Down**.

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With its moody, brooding intro, **Sorrow Of A Down** is cinematic in scope and delivery with lyrical themes about the self righteousness of humanity, as the band explain.

“*It is really about the madness of belief. How people will fight, kill, and die thinking they’re righteous. It’s not just about Vikings, history and heritage, it’s about us now. That blind devotion, what we do to maintain that, be it physically or mentally to hold that devotion. Is it our beliefs in a force, a higher form or a god, or deep beliefs in our families? We want the people who listen to make it about whatever it feels to them. The song’s built to feel relentless, like rowing into a storm, or a life you can’t escape.”*

Sorrow Of Down ist he first track of a Viking inspired trilogy, with the remaining two tracks planned for recording early to mid ’26. 

Listen to **Sorrow Of Down **here  
[https://lnk.to/9ZgHL0](https://maricmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727b0946ab3fa65fe60bec739&id=4bb07293aa&e=c982cfcc7a)

The **Tattooed Sin EP** is out now  
**[https://lnk.to/XlSIt4](https://maricmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727b0946ab3fa65fe60bec739&id=03484a46fb&e=c982cfcc7a)**

Catch KōDEM live at the venues below  
Sunday, November 23: Heavyfest On the Harbour – [Tickets](https://maricmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727b0946ab3fa65fe60bec739&id=db791a3181&e=c982cfcc7a)  
Saturday, November 29: The Pourhouse, **Maitland**  
Late January 2026: Little Day Out Street Festival, **Maitland **

For all KōDEM merch and physical music head to  
**[https://xmusiclabel.bigcartel.com/kodem](https://maricmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727b0946ab3fa65fe60bec739&id=f144d721f3&e=c982cfcc7a)**

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**KōDEM** blend intensity, atmosphere and raw emotion seamlessly. With echoes of Tool, The Tea Party and A Perfect Circle, their sound is both intricate and crushingly powerful. After two years of commanding live shows, KōDEM are gearing towards releasing their debut album that will cement their place in the next wave of progressive rock.  
  
Kōdem are part of the XMusic roster that features, **Audio Reign**, **Blvd Of Eyes, Cicadastone**, **Dellacoma**, **Frankenbok**, **Goatzilla**, **Kaosphere**, **Karly Jewell,** **PistonFist**, **Sisters Doll**, **Wayward Kings, Whiteford, Wicked Things** and **XCalibre**

Follow all XMusic artists updates and live dates on  
**[xmusic.au](https://maricmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727b0946ab3fa65fe60bec739&id=9caaad1793&e=c982cfcc7a)**

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