Obey The Kraken Drops ‘Netherworld’ Video, New EP ‘Apocrypha’ Incoming

German deathcore outfit Obey The Kraken just dropped a new video for their single ‘Netherworld’. It’s the second track from their upcoming EP, Apocrypha, which arrives April 10th via Seek and Strike.

The band offered a first glimpse into their dark mythology last month with the single ‘Betrayer’. Now, they continue that journey with ‘Netherworld’. It’s a suffocating slab of deathcore brutality, full of cavernous vocals, bone-splintering breakdowns, and riffs that hit like collapsing cathedrals. Nothing about this track is subtle. Every riff is a weapon. Every breakdown lands like a hammer blow.

Watch the video for ‘Netherworld’ here:

Emerging from Germany’s extreme metal scene, Obey The Kraken built a reputation for deathcore that is as narrative-driven as it is punishing. The upcoming EP Apocrypha continues this, focusing on apocalyptic storytelling—a biblical saga of fallen angels, infernal alliances, and war against the heavens. Each track acts as a chapter in this descent.

The band commented on the EP:

“Apocrypha means a lot to us, especially as we hadn’t planned this second EP. After finishing our first EP (Worship The Sunken God) last year things developed naturally and we realized we had more to say within this world and sound. We consciously kept the formula of the first EP intact, so anyone who enjoyed EP1 will feel right at home with EP2. Listening back to the final masters, we’re genuinely happy with how consistent and powerful the release feels as a whole. Everything was designed to feel massive, heavy, and epic, supporting the narrative without overcomplicating the production approach.

Lyrics play a central role for us. Our first EP told the complete story of Cthulhu and his resurrection across four songs and we wanted to apply that same conceptual approach again. On Apocrypha, the songs tell the story of an angel who is cast out of heaven, forms an alliance with hell and ultimately seeks to conquer heaven itself. Each track represents a different chapter of that narrative.”

Production for Apocrypha was handled entirely in-house, giving the band full control over the sound. It’s an EP designed to hit hard thematically and musically.

Apocrypha Tracklist:

• Betrayer
• Netherworld
• War Awaits
• Bow To Darkness

Obey The Kraken’s Apocrypha EP is out April 10th via Seek & Strike. You can pre-save it here.