Trepalium

Trepalium is a French metal band that’s been blending groove, death metal, and jazz-infused madness since forming in 2001. Hailing from Poitiers, these genre-bending mavericks are known for their wild fusion of crushing riffs, funky basslines, and darkly playful lyrics. Over the years, they’ve carved out a niche with albums like *Voodoo Moonshine* (2017), which showcases their signature “death swing” sound, and *Through the Absurd* (2021), a chaotic yet precise exploration of societal madness. Tracks like *H.N.P* and *Alchemik Clockwork of Disorder* highlight their knack for mixing technical brutality with weirdly danceable rhythms, earning them a reputation as one of metal’s most unpredictably fun acts. Whether they’re dissecting human absurdity or just making you headbang with a smirk, Trepalium keeps things heavy, quirky, and relentlessly original.