“Lone Wolf” - Chosen Undead
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Rising from the quiet town of Hainburg near Frankfurt, Chosen Undead are proving that even from the calmest corners can come the loudest storms. Formed in 2024, this five-piece has already carved a name for themselves in Germany’s rapidly evolving metalcore landscape — not just through technical ferocity, but through an emotional and melodic depth that cuts deeper than most.
Their sound? Think the violence of modern metalcore colliding head-on with dark melody and cinematic storytelling. Chosen Undead blend bone-crushing breakdowns with soaring leads, fusing the aggression of bands like Architects and As I Lay Dying with the moody grandeur of Spiritbox or Trivium. The result is a sound that’s massive but meticulously detailed — chaos with purpose, brutality with soul.
What sets Chosen Undead apart is their ability to straddle extremes. Fast-paced, surgical riffs slice through the mix while melancholic undertones give their songs unexpected emotional weight. The drums thunder with surgical precision, the bass rumbles like an oncoming storm, and the vocals — both screamed and sung — carry a rare dynamic power, veering from guttural rage to melodic clarity in a heartbeat.
Each member brings their own background into the fray — from melodic death metal to thrash to classic hard rock — and it’s that hybrid DNA that gives their sound such color. There’s a feeling that every song is a battle between chaos and beauty, destruction and redemption.
In just a short time, Chosen Undead have delivered a trio of singles that show remarkable range and narrative ambition.
“Mother of Slain” — a devastating opener that feels like a cinematic battle hymn, full of righteous fury and haunting melody.
“Karmic Justice” — a tightly wound storm of riffs and screams, balancing rage with eerie calm, a perfect encapsulation of their moral and musical complexity.
“Lone Wolf” — their current release, and perhaps their most visceral yet. A track dripping with vengeance, solitude, and raw self-reliance, it blends punishing breakdowns with a chorus built to be shouted back by thousands of fists in the air.
Lyrically, Chosen Undead explore the shadowlands of existence — mortality, betrayal, resilience, and transcendence — but they do it through epic, almost mythic storytelling. There’s a literary quality to their writing; even when the guitars are blazing, you can feel the philosophical undertone, the search for meaning in the wreckage.
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In less than two years, Chosen Undead have built an impressively loyal fanbase, powered by social media buzz, high-energy live performances, and a clear sense of purpose. Their audience doesn’t just mosh — they connect. The band’s visual aesthetic, full of dark symbolism and mythic imagery, perfectly complements their sound, giving fans something that feels immersive and cinematic.
Whether they’re tearing up a local stage or dropping a video online, Chosen Undead bring that rare blend of technical mastery and emotional honesty — the kind of authenticity that can’t be faked and doesn’t fade.
Chosen Undead aren’t just another metalcore band — they’re a new chapter in a genre that’s too often content to recycle formulas. Their blend of melodic complexity, emotional gravity, and unrelenting power feels like the start of something big.
Their music doesn’t whisper — it roars. And if 2025 has proven anything, it’s that Chosen Undead are only just awakening.
“Lone Wolf” is available now on all major streaming platforms
