Friday, October 3, 2025 is the date Rottweiler Records points to for an expanded edition of ‘Carnation’ by Dutch death-metal outfit Mystical Death, including a brand-new track. The announcement arrived via the label’s social channels alongside a welcome to the roster — a label that has become a reliable home for faith-forward heavy music.
The original ‘Carnation’ EP dropped on September 14, 2024 and remains live on the band’s Bandcamp page, five tracks that fuse progressive structure and old-school weight. Early coverage emphasized a contemporary production and thoughtful musicianship.
Why it matters
For Christian death metal — still largely centered in the U.S. and Latin America — a Netherlands-based addition to Rottweiler Records signals a meaningful European foothold. The Texas label’s stated mission has long been to champion crushing music with a message of hope and truth; a refreshed ‘Carnation’ with added content reads as both an A&R move and a distribution strategy to broaden reach beyond the Benelux.
What to expect
- New track on deck: the Rottweiler edition includes a previously unreleased song; watch for final tracklist and credits at release.
- Wider visibility: the label’s channels and network typically expand discovery for faith-minded extreme metal.
- Continuity of sound: the 2024 EP remains the sonic anchor — progressive, technical death metal with modern, polished heft.
Listen / watch
YouTube – full EP (2024) Bandcamp – ‘Carnation’ Rottweiler Records – IG (updates) Teaser (Threads)
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