German blackened death metal force Bloodred officially announce their upcoming studio album “Colours of Pain”, set to be released on February 13th, 2026, via Massacre Records. Alongside the album announcement, the band unleashe the first single and official video, the devastating title track “Colours of Pain”.
Serving as the emotional and conceptual centrepiece of the album, “Colours of Pain” is a powerful exploration of the many shades of human suffering. Each emotion becomes a colour – red for rage, black for grief, grey for numbness – painting a vivid picture of inner turmoil.
Musically, the track blends relentless blasts and heavy mid-tempo groove with a darkly melodic core. The accompanying video – shot and directed by Alexander Krull – visually amplifies this descent into psychological intensity, offering a visceral representation of the song’s themes.
Watch the official video for “Colours of Pain” below.
“Colours of Pain” marks a significant evolution in Bloodred’s sonic identity. While remaining rooted in the furious Blackened Death Metal that defined their previous releases, the new album expands into a darker, more dynamic, and more atmospheric territory. Haunting melodies, crushing mid-tempo sections, and ferocious blast-beat assaults collide to form the band’s most diverse and emotional work to date.
Long-time collaborators Ron Merz (vocals, guitars, bass) and Joris Nijenhuis (drums) once again stand at the core of the album, delivering a performance which balances aggression, depth, and cinematic atmosphere. The album also features a special guest appearance from Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson (Skálmöld), providing a blazing guitar solo on the track “Mindvirus”.
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Alexander Krull at Mastersound Studio, and completed with a striking artwork by Stefan Heilemann, “Colours of Pain” is nothing short of a definitive artistic statement.
“Colours of Pain” delivers eight tracks of uncompromising heaviness, lyrical depth, and atmospheric weight. Its themes span betrayal, censorship, environmental collapse, societal decay, pandemic devastation, and global resistance — showcasing Bloodred’s most ambitious songwriting to date.
Tracklist:
1. Ashes
2. Colours of Pain
3. Mindvirus
4. Heretics
5. A New Dark Age
6. Death Machine
7. Winds of Oblivion
8. Resist
Bloodred continue to evolve without abandoning the savage essence that has defined them since their debut. “Colours of Pain” is their most dynamic, personal, and socially confrontational record yet—an unflinching dive into the emotional, political, and existential suffering that shapes our world.
Prepare to experience the full spectrum of darkness as Bloodred reveal the many “Colours of Pain”.
Line-up:
Ron Merz – Vocals, Guitars, Bass
Joris Nijenhuis – Drums
Weblinks:
www.bloodredband.com
www.facebook.com/Bloodredofficial
