Diabolizer

**Diabolizer** is a crushing death metal force hailing from Istanbul, Turkey, formed in 2011. Known for their raw, unrelenting sound, the band blends old-school brutality with modern precision, carving a niche in the underground scene with themes of chaos, decay, and apocalyptic visions. Their music pays homage to their local roots—titles like *Khalkedonian Death* reference Khalkedon, the ancient name for Istanbul’s Kadıköy district—while delivering fist-pumping, riff-heavy annihilation.

Since their formation, Diabolizer has unleashed a storm of releases, including their debut full-length *Khalkedonian Death* (2021), the *Apokalypse* EP (2020), and the 2023 EP *Shadows Of Impending Decimation*. Tracks like *A Maelstrom Of Abhorrence* and *Bringers of Khalkedonian Death* showcase their knack for combining blistering speed with groove-laden breakdowns, earning them a loyal following in the global extreme metal community. With a reputation for pulverizing live shows, Diabolizer remains a fierce ambassador of Turkish death metal.