NEWS: Cerebrum find fresh leathers?

Mastered by Niklas Jussila (Battle Beast, Nightwish, Saunara) at Finnvox Studios a new single from Finnish Progressive Melodic Death Metal act Cerebrum has surfaced online on “Jacket Full of Malice“. While 2026 draws to a close, the bands label home Inverse Records have stated that the track is from a forthcoming EP released later in this year, the title, date and cover artwork being kept a secret for the time being.

The band comments: “Cerebrum’s new song “Jacket Full of Malice” explores an individual’s inner struggle against their own demons. Anger, suffering, and aggression have become deeply repressed within the protagonist — contained behind an outer shell, much like an overcoat worn against an inner storm. Eventually, this suppressed and bottled-up energy erupts with the force of an extreme disaster. Yet, this cleansing, blind fire leaves nothing good behind. The song serves as a metaphor, highlighting human vulnerability regarding forces held deep within; no matter how hard one tries to channel these intense internal energies, excessive repression inevitably causes the protective shell—the illusion—to shatter. The composition reinforces the lyrics, beginning with a calm, rising verse that turns through a rhythmic riff into a grand, epic chorus. In its style, the song is more straightforward, and its structure is more traditional rock, than the other songs on the upcoming EP.”