Swedish death metal stalwarts PAGANIZER are set to release their fourteenth studio album "As Mankind Rots" on February 6 via Xtreem Music. Led by the impossibly prolific multi-instrumentalist Rogga Johansson — a man who has contributed to well over 100 albums across dozens of projects — the 11-track record delivers classic Swedish death metal with that signature brittle guitar tone and hardcore punk undertones that defined the Stockholm sound in the early 1990s.
Mixed and mastered by Ronnie Bjornstrom (IMPERIAL DOMAIN, AEON) with artwork by Ivan Bragin, "As Mankind Rots" has been generating strong early buzz among underground death metal circles. Advance reviews praise the album as a worthy addition to PAGANIZER's extensive catalog, noting that Johansson's songwriting remains sharp despite his staggering output. The production captures the raw energy of bands like ENTOMBED and DISMEMBER while adding modern clarity that allows every churning riff and blast beat to hit with maximum impact.
PAGANIZER have been a constant presence in the Swedish death metal underground since forming in 1998, and their fourteenth album finds the band refusing to deviate from the formula that has kept them relevant for over a quarter century. For fans who worship at the altar of the HM-2 pedal and buzzing chainsaw guitars, "As Mankind Rots" promises another satisfying dose of Scandinavian extremity. Xtreem Music will release the album on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.