One of Europe's most lauded brutal death metal exports, Kraanium, have announced their signing to new label home, Unique Leader Records. The announcement also comes with news of the band's new album, 'Scriptures of Vicennial Defilement' due out on November 3rd, 2023 and a brand new single and music video for track 'Braindead Skullf*cking'. Listen to the new track here, watch the new music video below and pre-order the album here.

Speaking on their recent announcement, Kraanium share

"We are stoked to have signed with Unique Leader Records for our 6th Full length record!!!

It is an honor for us to be part of a label/roster with so much amazing Brutal history in the music scene, and we could not be happier with the decision.

Our newest album is by far our most brutal to date, and we are so fucking excited to share this next chapter in the Kraanium journey with you all, this album is complex, catchy, groovy and above all 110% Pure Northern Slammage.

Get ready for ´´Scriptures of Vicennial Defilement´´ !!!!"

Unique Leader Records CEO, Jamie Graham adds

‘Kraanium have long been held as one of the absolute leading names in European Brutal Death Metal. Everything about this record is just brutally delicious, from the production, through to the artwork to the concept, it epitomises what the genre represents and we are over the moon to bring the Northern Slam Titans to our roster’.

ABOUT KRAANIUM

KRAANIUM was formed in 2001 and are one of the original pioneers of the slamming brutal death metal genre. Originally founded in the depths of hell in Norway, the band is now a multinational slam machine from all over Europe.

Over the years they have released 5 full length studio albums, 3 split CDS with more releases in motion. Having toured all over Europe, USA, Russia, Asia as well as performing at many iconic festivals, they have built up a solid world wide fan base and will continue to spread the brutality of SLAM!

Since the passing of their dear brother Martin Funderud, (Former vocalist, 1978-2017), the band is dedicated to honor him as well as his passion for brutal music. Rest in Power.