Austrian Death Machine have returned with its first single in almost a decade. The Arnold Schwarzenegger-inspired band, which is masterminded by Tim Lambesis (As I Lay Dying) has been preparing a new album for Napalm Records for 2024.
The first single, a song called “No Pain No Gain” is available below, and features bodybuilder/musician Craig Golias and guitarist Angel Vivaldi. The video was directed by Kurtis Murray.
Lambesis commented on returning to the project:
“This upcoming album – it is the heaviest of them all. Ahhnold told me to make it more brutal, and so of course I listened. For music production nerds, it’s also a more modern style of production than what you may be used to with this band, but still retains my thrash roots – which you can hear on ‘No Pain No Gain’. Anyway, Ahhnold told me I’ve really grown up and come into my own as a well oiled machine… but he also said to destroy the machines, so I’m a little confused…
Also, I’m honored to be working with Napalm Records! Besides Napalm having such a powerful global presence and an incredible staff, Ahhnold told me we had to sign based on the brutality of the name alone. Like 80’s action and Ahhnold, it is the perfect combo.”
