ABOUT US

Formed in northern Germany in 2009 by Lars Torlopp and Björn Frommberger, Acranius has become one of the most recognized names in European slamming death metal. Combining brutal death metal with elements of deathcore and hardcore, the band has built a sound defined by heavy grooves, aggressive vocals, and uncompromising intensity.

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Originally started as a two-man studio project, Acranius expanded into a full live band after signing with Rising Nemesis Records in 2011. Their debut EP, The Echo of Her Cracking Chest, introduced the band’s raw and heavy style, followed by their first full-length album, When Mutation Becomes Homicidal, in 2013. With vocalist Tom Brümmer and drummer Christoph Haak joining the lineup, the band began touring and performing live throughout Germany and neighboring countries.

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After lineup changes at the end of 2013, drummer Rob Arndt and vocalist Kevin Petersen joined the band in early 2014. This era resulted in the release of Dishonor (2014) and Reign of Terror (2017), records that further established Acranius within the international slam and deathcore scene.

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In 2019, the band celebrated its 10th anniversary by re-recording and re-releasing The Echo of Her Cracking Chest. Shortly after, Marcus Jasak (formerly of Science of Sleep) joined as an additional vocalist, adding a new layer to the band’s sound and live performance.

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Acranius independently released their fourth full-length album, Mercy Denied, in February 2022. Following the release, drummer Sebastian Mantel (Carnal Decay / Candero) joined the band before being replaced by Nico Dahnke (Methods of Massacre) in 2023. Later that year, Acranius released their second EP, Amoral, which also marked the final recording appearance of founding member Lars Torlopp. He was later replaced by Marvin Anbuhl (Stillbitter).

In mid-2024, longtime vocalist Kevin Petersen left the band.

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​At the end of 2025, Acranius toured Europe alongside All Shall Perish and PeelingFlesh.

In early March 2026, the band released their new full-length album Whiteout. Shortly after the release, Marvin Anbuhl departed the band and was replaced by bassist Jonas Winkler.

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LIVE & INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE

Over the years, Acranius has performed across Europe, the United States, Japan, Iceland, and the Middle East, sharing the stage with bands such as The Black Dahlia Murder, Ingested, Slaughter to Prevail, Defeated Sanity, and Analepsy.

The band has appeared at major festivals including Summer Breeze Open Air in 2018 and the 30th anniversary edition of Wacken Open Air in 2019. Additional international highlights include performances in Japan in 2020, Iceland in 2023, and a headlining show in Dubai in 2024.

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FESTIVAL AND INTERNATIONAL APPEARANCES

Acranius has performed in Germany, USA, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Portugal, Japan, Iceland, the United Arab Emirates, and many other countries, continuing to expand their presence within the global extreme metal scene.