Belgium’s most ferocious metal band BARK returns to the spotlight with their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “The Time Has Come”, set to be released on April 25th, 2025. This marks the band’s second collaboration with renowned French Metal label Listenable Records, solidifying their presence in the global scene.
“The Time Has Come” encapsulates BARK’s relentless energy and raw power, delivering an unapologetic onslaught of heavy riffs, thunderous drums, and guttural vocals. The album showcases the band’s evolution while staying true to the no-holds-barred sound that has earned them a devoted following. With a mix of blistering anthems and dark, groove-laden tracks, “The Time Has Come” cements BARK’s reputation as one of Europe’s most formidable forces in modern metal.
“This album is a statement”, says singer Ron Bruynseels. “We’ve poured all our passion into these songs. It’s about living the moment, confronting challenges head-on. We are telling stories that resonate with the listener because we have lived them first hand. We’re excited to unleash this beast with Listenable Records by our side again”.
Recorded at their own studio Jurassic Recordings, under the guidance of guitarist Martin Furia (producer for Destruction, Nervosa, Toxik, Chemicide…) the album boasts a production that amplifies BARK’s signature sound while pushing their sonic boundaries even more to achieve their most brutal album to date.
Debut single “Negativist” out on February 12th, 2025, offers a glimpse into the diverse yet cohesive journey that awaits listeners.
The band describes it as “A brutal fast-paced plea to stop making bullshit excuses, living lies and embracing the mirror as your friend. BARK understands the very definition of rock bottom because they lived by the devil’s hand. Extreme situations call for extreme actions. This song is a reflection of that mentality”.
Tracklist:
1. Negativist
2. Shaman
3. Dodge the Bullet
4. On No One’s Word
5. Whisky Rivers
6. Faceless
7. Wanted Man
8. Seven
9. Wildheart
10. Lord of the Skies
11. Wrath Unchained
12. The Curse From Above
BARK will be hitting the road shortly after the release, bringing their explosive live performances to fans across Europe.
European Tour Dates 2025:
28.02 : Sedel – Luzern
01.03 : jubez – Karlsruhe
02.03 : Backstage – München
03.03 : MusicClub Blue Bird – Praag
04.03 : Beatpol – Dresden
05.03 : cassiopeia – Berlijn
06.03 : Havengeluid – Hamburg
07.03 : VEGA – Kopenhagen
08.03 : Vera – Groningen
30.04 : 30 years Kid’s, Antwerp
31.05 : Skallyfest, Halle
10.08 : Alcatraz Metal Festival, Kortrijk
Line-up:
Ron Bruynseels – Vocals
Martin Furia – Guitar
Toon Huet – Guitar
Jorn Van der Straeten – Bass
Ward Van der Straeten – Drums
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/bark666
x.com/barkantwerp
