Massive Assault crashes in like a diesel truck through a brick wall. Since 2003, this Dutch death metal powerhouse from Drenthe and Overijssel has delivered uncompromising death metal fueled by hardcore energy: crushing Entombed-style riffs, the heaviness of Bolt Thrower, the grit of Obituary, and a pace that’s just a little too fast to ever feel comfortable.

Their latest release, Metal of Death, finds the band at full force—raw, focused, and built to be played at maximum volume.

Last year, Massive Assault once again proved their fearsome live reputation at the sold-out Arnhem Deathfest, a festival dedicated entirely to celebrating the Dutch death metal scene.