Xentrix Unleash Brutal 'Allied With The Enemy' Music Video

UK thrash metal veterans XENTRIX are back to deliver some serious punishment with the official music video for "Allied With The Enemy," the title track from their forthcoming album of the same name. Set to drop via Listenable Records on October 30, this isn't just a song; it's a declaration of intent – a brutal assault on the senses that proves these lads haven't lost any of their bite.

The band themselves describe the track as something of an afterthought, initially deemed unnecessary for the album before unexpectedly becoming its namesake and first single. Lyrically, they delve into unsettling territory, exploring the chilling concept of self-betrayal with a horror-tinged slant – subtle nods to the iconic 'Alien' films creeping in.

What if betrayal wasn’t just against you, but against yourself?

"Allied With The Enemy" isn't just thrash; it's British thrash, blending heavy metal heft with relentless double bass drumming and sharp, riff-based guitar work. Following the acclaim for 2022's "Seven Words," XENTRIX have apparently pushed themselves even further into darker, heavier territory – a record that doesn't shy away from discomfort.

The album itself, recorded at Backstage Studios and once again benefitting from Andy Sneap's masterful production, is described as a ten-track barrage of uncompromising metal. Expect themes of disinformation, social collapse, and self-bias to worm their way into your skull – this isn't background music; it demands attention. With artwork courtesy of Dan Goldsworthy, "Allied With The Enemy" sounds like a proper statement from a band refusing to compromise.