ABOUT US

Acranius is a four-piece death metal band from northern Germany. Formed in 2009 as a two-man project by Lars Torlopp and Björn Frommberger, the band's primary goal has always been to craft slamming death metal, blending elements of brutal deathcore and hardcore. This distinctive sound has become their signature style, establishing Acranius as a notable force within the metal scene.

In 2011, Acranius signed with the German label Rising Nemesis Records to release their debut EP, The Echo of Her Cracking Chest. Following the release, Tom Brümmer (vocals) and Christoph Haak (drums) joined the lineup, allowing the band to perform live and record their first full-length album, When Mutation Becomes Homicidal, which was also released through Rising Nemesis Records in 2013.

By the end of 2013, Tom and Christoph left the band due to musical differences. 

In early 2014, Rob Arndt (drums) and Kevin Petersen (vocals) came on board, completing the lineup. This new formation led to the release of their second album, Dishonor, later that year, followed by their third full-length, Reign of Terror, in 2017.

In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Acranius re-recorded their debut EP, The Echo of Her Cracking Chest, which was released in October 2019. The following year, Marcus Jasak (formerly of Science of Sleep) joined the band as an additional vocalist. With this lineup, Acranius aimed to take their next release to new heights. In February 2022, they independently released their fourth album, Mercy Denied. 

Shortly after its release, Rob left the band and was replaced by Sebastian Mantel (Carnal Decay/Candero) as the new drummer. One year later, the band mutually parted ways with Sebastian, and Nico Dahnke (Methods of Massacre) took over on drums.

In September 2023, Acranius released their second EP, Amoral, which marked the final contribution of founding member Lars Torlopp who was then replaced by Marvin Anbuhl (Stillbitter). Halfway through 2024, Kevin also decided to step down to focus on managing the Band.

Live Performances and Touring 

After performing their first shows in Germany, Acranius expanded internationally, playing in Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United States in 2013. Since 2014, the band has toured Europe annually alongside renowned artists like The Black Dahlia Murder, Ingested, Slaughter to Prevail, Defeated Sanity, Analepsy, and many others. In 2018, Acranius played at Summer Breeze Open Air in Germany, marking a significant milestone. The following year, they performed at the 30th anniversary of Wacken Open Air, one of the largest metal festivals in the world. 

Early 2020 saw the band achieve another milestone, fulfilling their dream of playing shows in Japan. In August 2023, Acranius was invited to perform in Iceland, and in September 2024, they also headlined a show in Dubai.

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Festival and International Appearances

In addition to extensive European and U.S. tours, Acranius has performed at various exclusive shows and festivals across multiple countries, including: Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, UK, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Denmark, Poland, Japan, Iceland, and Dubai.