BRUNDARKH, the cinematic Melodic Death Metal project known for weaving dark fantasy and Extreme Metal into immersive soundscapes, returns with their latest single “One With The Machine”, out on August 29th, 2025.
Produced by founding member Heino Brand alongside Caleb Bingham (Nightmare Sound Studios), the track marks a brutal evolution in BRUNDARKH’s sound. Mixed by Bingham and mastered by the legendary Thomas “Plec” Johansson (The Panic Room), “One With The Machine” dives into a cold, mechanized future where flesh and steel become indistinguishable — a far cry from the medieval darkness of their Tolkien-inspired past.
Following the critically praised “Haunted Worlds” EP and their epic full-length “Those Born Of Fire And Shadow”, BRUNDARKH’s new material steers into dystopian realms while maintaining their signature melodic aggression. Inspired by bands like MORS PRINCIPIUM EST, CHILDREN OF BODOM , and early IN FLAMES , the single balances symphonic flourishes with razor-sharp riffing and evocative atmosphere.
Though rooted in fantasy, BRUNDARKH is not confined by it. “One With The Machine” is a thematic shift — a glimpse into future releases that explore a broader spectrum of myth, fear, and imagination.
ABOUT BRUNDARKH
Formed in late 2020 by South African multi-instrumentalist Heino Brand, BRUNDARKH quickly gained attention with the debut single “Wraith Dominion”, featuring a guest solo by Jori Haukio of MORS PRINCIPIUM EST. Collaborating with Caleb Bingham (ex-ATTIKS 7, ex-ZEPHANIAH), the duo released “Haunted Worlds” in 2021 — a dark and layered EP steeped in gothic lore. Their full-length album, “Those Born Of Fire And Shadow” followed, delving into tales from Tolkien’s The Silmarillion and featuring guests from WOLFHEART, BEFORE THE DAWN, and ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW.
Now, with “One With The Machine”, BRUNDARKH signals a new arc in their ever-evolving narrative — one that promises even darker, more dynamic storytelling through sound.
BRUNDARKH online:
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https://brundarkh.bandcamp.com/music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/73upisunt9U5zzOzoDuqL6
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL8Hxg0tXA1gVBXm4sEcD8A
https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/123805422
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