Pessimist

Pessimist is an American blackened death metal band formed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1993, known for their brutal and technical style rooted in black and death metal with old-school thrash influences. The band was founded by guitarist Kelly McLauchlin, who has also played with notable acts such as Unholy Ghost, Diabolic, Angelcorpse, and the legendary Possessed. Over the years, Pessimist has released several albums like "Cult of the Initiated" and "Slaughtering the Faithful," and have toured extensively in the US and Europe, sharing stages with major metal acts including Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, and Dark Funeral. After various lineup changes and a hiatus, they returned with new material like the single "Keys to the Underworld," featuring prominent musicians such as drummer Kevin Talley and bassist Kelly Conlon. The current lineup includes McLauchlin, bassist Andrew Bowen, and vocalist Ivan Alison, and the band is actively working on new music.

Additionally, there is a UK-based electronic musician named Kristian Jabs who produces dark, tension-filled drum and bass under the moniker Pessimist. His music is sleek and experimental, blending influences from artists like Photek and Source Direct. Jabs began releasing music around 2010 and has been recognized within underground drum and bass circles for his distinctive style that leans towards experimental and deep techno sounds. His self-titled debut album came out in 2017, and he is known for pushing boundaries within the electronic music scene.

Given the title of your recent releases like "Holdout," "Landsknecht," "Call to War," and "Death from Above," it’s most likely you’re referring to the American blackened death metal band Pessimist.