Defiled To Release New Album “Altered State” In June; Unveils New Music Video “Portal”

Having been active practitioners since 1992, Defiled are masters of the vile art known as death metal. The Tokyo legends have shared the stage with Morbid Angel, Mayhem, Cannibal Corpse and Incantation. However, these grizzled veterans are neither relics nor custodians for the old-school. Their upcoming new album, “Altered State,” unleashes a dizzying blast of death metal straight from the future.

Defiled are now announcing their new album, “Altered State,” with a music video for its lead single. By continuing to take the genre in unexpected directions, on “Portal,” the band unlocks a head-banging new dimension.

“‘Altered State’ is an expansion of our last two albums, ‘The Highest Level’ and ‘Horror Beyond Horror’,” Defiled founding member and guitarist Yusuke Sumita says. “Like many other bands, our musical roots are heavily influenced by early ‘90s death metal and ‘80s thrash and hardcore, however our interpretation is different and has branched off from the current scene. On Altered State, there are many catchy hooks, but tricky progressive rhythms and song structures can be found as well. The album may not be understandable after a few listens but it taps into a blind spot that many bands have missed.”

“Altered State” comes out June 12, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Tracklist
1. Dazed In Blindness
2. Altered State
3. Obsession
4. Portal
5. Necro-Force
6. The Degradation
7. Genocidal Stage
8. Metamorphosis Of Evil
9. The Ultra Death
10. Zombified
11. Lunatics
12. Prophecies
13. Demolition
14. Apocalyptic End