TOTAL ANNIHILATION’S MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS EARNS PRAISE FROM METAL HAMMER — OUT NOW Swiss Thrash/Death Force Delivers Timeless, Groove-Driven Brutality - @thebeast

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TOTAL ANNIHILATION’S MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS EARNS PRAISE FROM METAL HAMMER — OUT NOW
Swiss Thrash/Death Force Delivers Timeless, Groove-Driven Brutality

Basel, Switzerland — 2026 — Swiss thrash/death metal veterans Total Annihilation are making serious noise with their latest full-length assault, Mountains of Madness , out now via Testimony Records — and the metal world is taking notice.

Renowned publication Metal Hammer Germany has awarded the album a strong 4.5 / 7 rating in a recent online review, praising the band’s ability to stay true to their roots while expanding their sound.

Having roamed the underground since 2006, Total Annihilation continue their relentless evolution with a record that feels both classic and immediate. The review highlights the album’s “timeless” quality, drawing from the legacy of European metal while pushing beyond it.

Citing influences from Sodom, Asphyx, and Kreator, the review also points to deeper cuts in the band’s DNA. Tracks like “Nyctophobia” reveal flashes of early Samael, while moments of technical precision echo Coroner, showcasing a band that refuses to stay in one lane.

At its core, Mountains of Madness is a crushing fusion of thrash and death metal , packed with groove, driving double bass, and sharp songwriting. Metal Hammer describes it as “well thought-out thrash” that avoids overcomplication while still delivering detail and power where it counts.

While the review appears on the Metal Hammer Germany website , fans are also encouraged to check out the latest issue of Metal Hammer Germany , featuring Metallica and Exodus on the cover — a must-have for any serious metalhead.

With Mountains of Madness , Total Annihilation prove they’re not just carrying the torch — they’re swinging it like a weapon.

Stream or purchase Mountains of Madness now:

https://linktr.ee/total_annihilation

Label: Testimony Records (Germany)
Management: Extreme Management Group, Inc.

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Go check it out here:
https://www.metal-hammer.de/reviews/total-annihilation-mountains-of-madness/



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Artist Manager: Colin Parks
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