On April 25th, Dying Victims Productions will internationally release Psychodrome, the highly anticipated second album from Austria’s Venator, on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette. To mark the occasion, the band has dropped a brand-new video for the track Radar—watch it below!

Venator took their time getting started after forming in 2016, but once they did, there was no looking back. Their 2020 debut EP, Paradiser, quickly gained traction, later appearing on a split LP with Angel Blade via Dying Victims Productions. Those early tracks felt like they were ripped straight from 1983, brimming with authenticity and soaring melodies. The momentum only grew with their full-length debut, Echoes From the Gutter, released in early 2022. Packed with electrifying, hook-filled anthems, the album cemented Venator as rising stars of classic heavy metal.

They hit the road hard, playing alongside labelmates Megaton Sword in 2023 and Toxikull in 2024, sharpening their stage presence with every show. That energy spills over into their second album, Psychodrome. True to their vintage style, the album’s aesthetic screams ’80s metal, but it’s the music that does the real talking. This time, Venator expands their sound, balancing driving mid-tempos with both faster and slower moments—all anchored by their signature blend of grit, melody, and undeniable passion. Frontman Hans Huemer delivers raw, emotive vocals, while the band hones their razor-sharp hooks to perfection. Psychodrome isn’t just a follow-up; it’s another modern classic in the making.

Just like their debut LP, Psychodrome is a must-hear for anyone craving that 1983/’84 magic of Tokyo Blade, Grim Reaper, OZ, Witch Cross, Heavy Load, and even Judas Priest. But make no mistake—Venator aren’t just copying the past; they’re adding to its legacy, maybe even nudging the timeline to 1985. Either way, it’s pure heavy metal glory. Venator command you to enter their Psychodrome!

Tracklisting for Venator (Austria)’s Psychodrome
1. Into the Drome
2. Steal the Night
3. Children of the Beast
4. Ravening Angel
5. The Final Call
6. Radar
7. Race to Glory
8. Dynamite
9. Fear the Light
10. Astral Seduction

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