A very intense, beat-heavy, EDM-infused metal song.

Brutal Nexus

Watch me playing this here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l5L2zBOLh4&t=1s

Swola 214

Watch me playing this here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lQANr_Aywk&t=1s

Swola  217


If you’ve been itching for something raw, visceral, and unapologetically aggressive, "Retaliate" by 5 Ash Kills is your next sonic fix. From the first crushing riff, the track grips you with a thrashy, almost punk-infused intensity that channels the chaotic energy of early Power Trip and the DIY ethos of bands like Nails and Trash Talk.

There’s a controlled chaos to the song—tight, punchy drums and razor-sharp guitars create a wall of sound that leans into the aesthetics of Code Orange and Gulch, but without losing its own identity. Vocally, there's a snarling grit that fans of Turnstile (in their earlier, heavier era) or even Converge will appreciate—raw, unfiltered, and bleeding with emotion.

What really sets "Retaliate" apart is its commitment to the underground sound. It's not overproduced, it's not polished—it’s loud, fast, and real. There's an edge here that feels like it came straight from a sweaty basement show, not a studio boardroom.

If you're into:

Knocked Loose
Jesus Piece
Scowl
Regional Justice Center
...then 5 Ash Kills is a name you’ll want on your radar. Retaliate is more than just a track—it’s a warning shot.

Retaliate 1 of 4 double A Sides being released soon. These 8 songs deserve to be heard and will be released on a commemorative cassette release this summer.

Mixed and mastered by Kingslayeraudio


Retaliate

Yan Sarevsky - Postmortem (Slayer cover)

blood

Neon Grave

Empire of Ashes

Steel Storm

Torn Throat

5 Ash Kills is a ferocious three-piece metal band from the UK’s Kent/Sussex underground, born in late 2023 and forged from British grit and Finnish fire. Blending the brutality of death, thrash, and a touch of black metal, their sound is raw, uncompromising, and straight from the heart.
Unapologetically loud and intensely authentic, 5 Ash Kills channels the spirit of 90s metal while carving a path all their own. Every track is original—no trends, no pretense—just pure, soul-ripping riffs and bone-breaking rhythms that demand to be felt.
Their live shows? An all-out sonic assault: loud, fast, and impossible to ignore.
With influences from the likes of Lamb of God, Metallica, Death, and Pantera, the band delivers heavy music with meaning—crafted for those who bleed metal.
Their upcoming 2025 EP Retaliate is a blistering showcase of their evolution, packed with crushing anthems built to shake walls and stir mosh pits.
This is 5 Ash Kills.
No compromise. No mercy. Just metal.

5 Ash Kills: New three piece Metal band from Kent/Sussex formed in late 2023, rooted in the 90's metal scene. 5 Ash Kills is a British-Finnish powerhouse. As emerging veterans, they blend decades of influence into a sound that is heavy, raw and fiercely loyal to metal's legacy. The trio are driven by unbreakable passion for playing metal. 5 Ash Kills speaks to their fellow metallers who share their dedication to the genre. 

Breaking news, we have just been added to the line up for the legends is rock 3 day festival https://www.facebook.com/share/1HS9pCnHyv/

latest news
Catch us live at Leo's The Red Lion Gravesend on Saturday 22nd march.
Twin A side singles that make up our 8 track release Retaliate is almost ready, get ready for some awesome Thrash/Groove, black & death Metal music ahead of our first live shows of the year.  
the first 2 double A side singles land on Friday 28/3/25. it's going to be an epic year ahead

Catch us live this spring and Summer with several open air performances. 

"New EP 3 Retaliate dropping soon"
All tracks being released as double A side singles alongside the EP. Track listing and previews coming in days so stay tuned. 

Track 1. Retaliate
Track 2. Fabric
Track 3. Destruction
Track 4. Rot
Track 5. Mute
Track 6. Limb
Track 7. IOTW2
Track 8. TBC

We will be playing tracks from 'Addendum' and 'It Begins' EP's out live at the See us live, check out our killer merch 

Track 1. Metsän Synkkyys
Track 2. Ashes to Obliteration
Track 3. Overflow
Track 4. Hunting Season
Track 5. Fake

'It Begins' EP out now.
New music #New #Metal 
#FFO For fans of Lamb of God, Slipknot, Pantera, Faith no More, QOTSA, Death & Rob Zombie.
The best addition to metal since carbon.

Words and music by 5 Ash Kills
Drums: Lex 
Guitar & Vocals: Timo 
Bass & Vocals: Dan 

Listen to our live performance from the forum in Tunbridge Wells 3.07.24 
https://www.twforum.co.uk/events/2024-07-03-stable-showcase-2024-the-forum

New material coming

Released by:
5 Ash Kills - It begins EP
Release date:
24/5/24
Track 1. Dredging the Swamp
Track 2. Tannery
Track 3. Water in the Lie
Track 4. Kunnon Talvi
Track 5. Incantation of the Witch
Track 6. Plague Pits
P-line:
℗ 5 Ash Kills.
C-line:
© 2024 5 Ash Kills. All rights reserved.

New tracks tagged ##thrashmetal