ATOLL pair guest vocal appearances with film samples, synths and horror comedy on Death Roll Party 9000, scheduled for January 15, 2027, through Unique Leader Records. The Arizona slamming death metal band's eight-track full-length moves between golf-course horror, a fictional nuclear aftermath and a transformation into a wereclown.
Explaining the approach behind “Empty Heads,” ATOLL say the track “generally sounds like what we imagine is happening inside the head of someone who has absolutely no idea what they're doing.” Riffs, gutturals and breakdowns give way to a dance breakdown, placing the band's humor directly within the arrangement.
Opener “Swamp Terror Alligator” features Nathan Gearheart of VEHEMENCE over a groove-based foundation. Dan Tucker, identified in the guest credits as a member of CROWN MAGNETAR, contributes vocals to “Weed Witch,” which incorporates deathcore, psychedelic elements, synths and FX. The announcement specifies that “Weed Witch” is currently the only track authorized for radio and podcast play.
“Ninja, Please” draws on the 1997 film Beverly Hills Ninja, incorporating audio clips from the movie into its death metal arrangement. “Spice Spice Baby” takes its title inspiration from SPICE GIRLS' Baby Spice, opening with synths and applying short, catchy pop-song sensibilities to heavy material.
“Par For the Corpse” combines golf and gruesome horror with heavy riffs and thunderous rhythms. The announcement includes the explanation: “I've played golf for a long time, so naturally I eventually had to write a death metal song about murdering people on a golf course.” “The Clowning” follows a transformation into a wereclown, with laughter accompanying the breakdowns.
Closing track “Atomic Sunburn” features Vladislav Martirosov and Arseny Kovalchuk of EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT. Its fictional scenario imagines a nuclear explosion powerful enough to melt skin from 100 miles away.
ATOLL produced Death Roll Party 9000, with Wade Taylor recording the album at Filthy Swine Productions. Miguel Tereso of DemiGod Recordings handled mixing and mastering, while Karl Dahmer of Dahmer Art created the cover artwork. Former member Spencer Ferguson also recorded rhythm and lead guitars for the release.
The current lineup comprises Wade Taylor on vocals, Cameron Broomfield on bass, Matt Markle on guitar and Max Stark on drums. Formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2014, ATOLL blend brutal death metal with groove, slam, grind and hardcore influences. Earlier releases include Prepuce (2022), Human Extract (2023) and the full-length Inhuman Implants (2024).
The band's live history includes Full Terror Assault Open Air in 2021 and the East Coast Extermination Tour 2023 with PYREXIA. ATOLL also opened for XOTH on the Galactic Gore 24 Tour, supported CROWN MAGNETAR on the Unique Legion Tour 2024 and supported NECROTIC GOREBEAST on The Guttural Spring Tour 2026.
The announcement lists two additional Colorado shows without a year: November 20 at “sound bar” in the location given as “Fart Collins,” with INCINERATE and ANGELIC DESOLATION, and November 21 at The Roxy in Denver with INCINERATE.
- Swamp Terror Alligator — featuring Nathan Gearheart of VEHEMENCE — 4:28
- Weed Witch — featuring Dan Tucker of CROWN MAGNETAR — 4:11
- Ninja, Please — 4:31
- Empty Heads — 4:20
- Spice Spice Baby — 3:22
- Par For the Corpse — 3:36
- The Clowning — 4:12
- Atomic Sunburn — featuring Vladislav Martirosov and Arseny Kovalchuk of EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT — 3:52
