Danish band GRADIENCE, who fuse blackened death metal and sludge with trap and hip-hop, have released a video for "Vermin", the opening track of their debut full-length Anomaly, out now on Metal Blade Records. They have also announced their first UK tour, with SURVIVALIST, in March 2027.
Guitarist and vocalist Jakob Lærke Harris says: "'Vermin' is the opener for our album Anomaly, for good reason. It encapsulates everything the album represents in a flurry of riffs, rap bars, melancholic melodies and screams. It's a personal favorite on the album for me."
On the UK run, he adds: "Playing the UK is a real bucket-list moment for us. We've drawn so much inspiration from UK bands over the years, and many of those influences found their way into the writing and sound of Anomaly. To finally bring the album to the UK and play these songs for the audience that comes from such a huge part of our musical inspiration is incredibly exciting."
"Vermin" follows earlier videos for "Agony", "Deathwish", "Master To The Slave", "White Noise" and "Undone". Anomaly is available on CD, LP and digitally.
GRADIENCE live:
November 7, 2026 — Ålborg Metal Festival, Aalborg, Denmark
Denmark, with CABAL:
- December 11 — Mejeriet, Sønderborg
- December 12 — Tapperiet, Køge
- December 18 — Radar, Aarhus
- December 19 — Bygningen, Vejle
UK 2027, with SURVIVALIST:
- March 2 — Parish, Huddersfield
- March 3 — Bannermans, Edinburgh
- March 4 — Head Of Steam, Newcastle
- March 5 — Fighting Cocks, Kingston
- March 6 — Bear Cave, Bournemouth
- March 7 — Fuel, Cardiff
Lineup: Gavin Mistry (vocals), Jakob Lærke Harris (guitars, vocals), Frederik Kjelstrup Hansen (drums), Patrick Petersen (bass).