# STILLBIRTH release ‘Sacrificial Slaughter’ ahead of new album SURVIVAL PROTOCOL **New Music** — On Your Markus **Published:** 3 September 2025 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/stillbirth-release-sacrificial-slaughter-ahead-of-new-album-survival-protocol/ --- German brutal-surf-death-party metal band **STILLBIRTH** follow the carnage of **‘Baptized In Blood’** with the even more bloodthirsty new single, **‘Sacrificial Slaughter.’** **STILLBIRTH** will unleash their forthcoming release ***SURVIVAL PROTOCO ***on **October 31, 2025** via rising metal label **Reigning Phoenix Music**. The album is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed ***Homo Deus,*** which was released in 2023. ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/29387/image002-2.jpg) The band comment: *“‘Sacrificial Slaughter’ marks the next step in our journey through the “Survival Protocol” story. This track dives deep into the heart of ritualistic violence on an alien planet. After ‘Baptized In Blood,’ this is where things get even darker. We’re thrilled to share this chapter of the story – and trust us, it’s only getting more intense from here.”* ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/29388/image003.png) Welcome to a world where humanity has fallen and the cult has risen. **‘Sacrificial Slaughter’** tells the story of mankind’s descent into the barbaric times. Worshipping ancient alien gods through blood-soaked rituals and acts of unspeakable brutality. As flesh is offered and souls are sold, a new cult rises from the ruins. The track is one part of the concept album ***SURVIVAL PROTOCOL**** *and captures the horror of a species being revived through sacrificial slaughter. With massive riffs, pure aggression, and lyrics soaked in gore and dread, **‘Sacrificial Slaughter’** is a brutal hymn to a world ruled by darkness. Stream the single: **[https://stillbirth.rpm.link/sacrificialPR](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10866720&checkcode=e8e9033c0f170885&urlcc=7640bae31087e947&acc=RnpXV1RQUGtJbW9oRmd0MWZENkVUSFBKY1dvcTk1ZHV6K1pyZG1zSTVpcXoxR1I2MDM2TGEyaGFNQ25kOWdneA%3D%3D)** ***SURVIVAL PROTOCOL**** *is a concept album that tells the story of an unknown hero surviving a nuclear apocalypse. The narrative began on the album **Annihilation Of Mankind **and now reaches its conclusion on ***SURVIVAL PROTOCOL*****.** It picks up where **Homo Deus** left off: the true creator descends from the skies, and the epic battle for planetary dominance begins. Humanity is nearly wiped out, with a handful of survivors managing to escape into space. After a long journey, they discover a habitable planet and begin to colonise it. The events of this journey are told across the tracks of ***SURVIVAL PROTOCOL. *** Pre-order/pre-save the album: **[https://stillbirth.rpm.link/survivalprotocolPR](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10866720&checkcode=e8e9033c0f170885&urlcc=6f089f7a5f7f15f3&acc=RnpXV1RQUGtJbW9oRmd0MWZENkVUTXhGNlJ0TGVFaVp6M1MwL21LVDFlcXdqMklRYWJuVWFtdzc0bmJkcU40OA%3D%3D)** ***SURVIVAL PROTOCOL**** ***– Track Listing:** 01. Existence Erased 02. Trapped In Darkness 03. Throne Of Bones 04. Apex Predator 05. Baptized In Blood 06. Cult Of The Green 07. Sacrificial Slaughter 08. The Survival Protocol 09. Kill To Rule ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/29389/image005.png) **About STILLBIRTH** **STILLBIRTH** are a slamming death metal force from **Hagen, Germany**, known for their chaotic live shows, unrelenting brutality, and wild blend of death metal, grindcore, deathcore and slam. Since 1999, the band have been obliterating venues and festivals worldwide with an extreme sound fuelled by filthy grooves, blast beats, and a tongue-in-cheek attitude that’s equal parts destruction and party. Founded by guitarist-turned-vocalist **Lukas Swiaczny**, **STILLBIRTH** quickly gained a cult following with their 2002 debut **Happy Stillbirth Party.** After a short hiatus from 2003 to 2005, the band came roaring back, contributing to international split releases and building a reputation across Europe. Their sophomore effort, **Plakative Aggressionen **[2009], led to their first Eastern European tour and set the tone for a relentless schedule of releases and performances. By 2011, **Endgame Is Near** expanded their reach, earning them a spot on their first US tour. **STILLBIRTH**’s 2015 album **Global Error** marked a high point, with back-to-back tours across the US and Europe. Their signing to **Unique Leader Records** saw them level up again with **Annihilation Of Mankind** [2018], landing major festival appearances and a tour through Asia. In 2019, they revisited their roots with **Back To The Stoned Age,** re-recording fan favourites with updated production and guest vocals. The follow-up, **Revive The Throne** [2020], doubled down on brutality with dual basses, massive grooves, and razor-sharp production – setting a new bar for heaviness in their discography. Tragedy struck in 2021 with the passing of bassist and engineer **Dominik “Pumpa” König**. His legacy lives on in the band’s music and spirit. After signing to **Distortion Music Group** in 2022, **STILLBIRTH** dropped **Homo Deus** in 2023, toured Europe with **KATAKLYSM** and **FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE**, and crushed stages at **Summer Breeze Open Air**, **Party.San Metal Open Air**, and **Tolminator**. Now, **STILLBIRTH** are poised to unleash their ninth full-length, **“Survival Protocol,”** on **October 31, 2025** – a dystopian concept album promising their most refined yet devastating sound to date. **STILLBIRTH** is a party at the edge of the apocalypse. Total madness guaranteed! **STILLBIRTH is:** Lukas Swiaczny – Vocals Martin Grupe – Drums Lukas Kaminski – Bass Leonard Thoma – Guitar Szymon Skiba – Guitar **More on STILLBIRTH** **[stillbirthparty.de](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10866720&checkcode=e8e9033c0f170885&urlcc=298cf0f414c28ecb&acc=RnpXV1RQUGtJbW9oRmd0MWZENkVUQy9YdkJKc3ZldFdyVnZha01mZGpDOD0%3D)**** | ****[Facebook ](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10866720&checkcode=e8e9033c0f170885&urlcc=a99fbd84ca08d268&acc=enRScEhnQmIyYkczZ0VYMUZjakdmYkpGOFFhREhCQ0syY245Tm5hN0d1TzJ6MHFYcm42RUkzMTVNandFTVJTZw%3D%3D)****| ****[Instagram](https://www.promojukebox.com/nwldel/link/?nlsendlistid=10866720&checkcode=e8e9033c0f170885&urlcc=36836d45675889c4&acc=RTdKT2QvS3VXYW1TZ0dGeTkzdWJNRVZXanIranFtTXFPR0RLZmw0MERJSFZoSVdPb1ovZGJWNEVCczRsK1ZEbQ%3D%3D)** ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/29391/480708258_1203766974446568_5907608856074208377_n.jpg)