Imagine being entrusted with a time machine by celestial beings—perhaps the same enigmatic forces that gifted humanity with the raw power of heavy metal. This machine doesn’t just take you to the early-to-mid ’80s, a golden era when metal was an untamed beast evolving in the UK and Sweden; instead, it rewires the timeline. Picture that scene, a cauldron of riffs and rebellion, reimagined in modern-day Indonesia. Now, blend the audacious spirit of Judas Priest, the fiery urgency of Thundersteel-era Riot, the flamboyance of Dokken, the theatrical edge of Lizzy Borden, and the sharp precision of current acts like Ambush and RAM. Add a dose of Indonesia’s cultural vibrance, and you’ve distilled the essence of Tumenggung.

Their upcoming album, Back on the Streets, slated for release in January 2025, is a love letter to every die-hard ’80s metal fan. It’s a visceral trip through blistering riffs, soaring choruses, and dynamic melodies that conjure both nostalgia and fresh adrenaline. Tumenggung channels the spirit of their influences while standing boldly apart with a sound that’s unmistakably their own.

Originally formed in 2007 as a quartet, Tumenggung has since evolved into a lean, ferocious power trio. With Back on the Streets, they demonstrate how much they’ve grown as artists. The album doesn’t just stick to the heavy metal blueprint; it pushes boundaries, embracing raw energy and melodic depth in equal measure. Tracks bristle with analog warmth, letting the unpolished, organic edge of the riffs and the gritty vocal delivery hit with unfiltered force. Across its nine-song arsenal, the album shifts seamlessly between soulful, anthemic passages and thrash-infused speed metal that could incite a mosh pit in seconds.

Whether you’re a devotee of Judas Priest and Riot or crave the modern revival energy of RAM and Ambush, Tumenggung delivers an unforgettable experience. Their homage to the ’80s doesn’t feel like a retro echo but rather a resurrection of metal’s pure, unbridled spirit, infused with their unique Indonesian heartbeat. Back on the Streets isn’t just an album—it’s a sonic time capsule with a modern twist, ready to ignite headbangers worldwide. Out now!

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