Protector Excessive Outburst Of Depravity CD (Slipcase, 2026, High Roller Records)

Excessive Outburst Of Depravity is the eighth full-length studio album from German thrash metal veterans Protector, originally released in 2022 and now available as a premium 2026 slipcase CD reissue from High Roller Records.

Since reforming under their original name in 2011, Protector have established one of the most consistent second chapters in European thrash metal. Originally formed in Wolfsburg, Germany, the band built a cult following during the 1980s and early 1990s with their uncompromising combination of aggressive Teutonic thrash, darker extreme-metal influences and raw underground energy. Their later comeback successfully revived that distinctive sound while incorporating the energy and precision of their Swedish-based lineup.

Led by founding vocalist Martin Missy, Excessive Outburst Of Depravity demonstrates why Protector remain such a respected name among serious old-school thrash metal fans. The album delivers fast, aggressive riffing, pounding drums, harsh vocals and crushing guitar work, while retaining the direct songwriting and unmistakable underground character that have defined Protector throughout their career.

The creative process remained deliberately straightforward. Each member contributed riffs independently before the material was developed collectively into complete songs, giving the album a natural and cohesive feel without sacrificing variety. The result is a record that sounds authentically Protector rather than a band attempting to recreate its past.

Tracks such as Shackled By Total Control introduce socially critical themes, while the closing track Morse Mania connects with Protector's earlier history by referencing Caught In A Morse from Martin Missy's 2007 demo with Talion.

Referat IV B 4 takes inspiration from the history of World War II and the darkest period of German history, while Open Skies And Endless Seas delivers a sinister, creeping atmosphere. Toiling In Sheol follows the darker path established on Summon The Hordes, while Cleithrophobia introduces a more epic and melodic dimension to the band's established thrash attack.

The album's combination of speed, aggression, melody and darker atmosphere demonstrates the strength of Protector's modern-era songwriting. Rather than relying solely on nostalgia, Excessive Outburst Of Depravity builds on the band's classic Teutonic thrash foundations with a contemporary production and a mature approach to songwriting.

Protector's distinctive Teutonic-Scandinavian identity is particularly evident throughout the album. The musicianship is tight and energetic, the riffs remain central to every song, and Martin Missy's unmistakable vocals provide the aggressive character that long-time fans expect from the band.

Excessive Outburst Of Depravity also represents an important chapter in Protector's remarkably consistent comeback period. Following Reanimated Homunculus, Cursed And Coronated and Summon The Hordes, the album confirms that Protector's return was far more than a brief revival. Instead, the band developed a sustained body of modern material that stands comfortably alongside their classic catalogue.

For collectors of German thrash metal and underground European extreme metal, this High Roller Records 2026 slipcase edition is an essential addition to the Protector catalogue. It is particularly suited to listeners who appreciate aggressive, riff-driven old-school thrash with darker death-metal influences and a strong connection to the underground.

Recommended for fans of Protector, Reanimated Homunculus, Cursed And Coronated, Summon The Hordes, Protector Of Death, Misanthropy, Golem and Urm The Mad.

Also recommended for fans of Sodom, Kreator, Destruction, Tankard, Exumer, Holy Moses, Darkness, Assassin and other classic German and European thrash metal bands.

Ideal for collectors of Teutonic thrash metal, German thrash metal, old-school thrash, speed/thrash, thrash/death metal, underground European metal and High Roller Records releases.

Whether you're a longtime Protector collector or discovering one of Germany's most underrated thrash metal bands for the first time, Excessive Outburst Of Depravity delivers the aggressive riffs, dark atmosphere and uncompromising attitude that have kept Protector relevant for generations.

Artist: Protector
Title: Excessive Outburst Of Depravity
Label: High Roller Records
Catalogue Number: HRR863CD2
UPC: 4251267724406
Release Year: 2026
Duration: Album
Format: CD 
Packaging Type: Slipcase/Jewel Case
Condition: New & factory sealed
Special Attributes: Reissue

Tracklist:
01 Last Stand Hill
02 Pandemic Misery
03 Referat IV B 4
04 Open Skies and Endless Seas
05 Infinite Tyranny
06 Perpetual Blood Oath
07 Thirty Years of Perdition
08 Cleithrophobia
09 Toiling in Sheol
10 Shackled by Total Control
11 Morse Mania