“MORDKAUL sound increasingly convincing and know how to elevate the mix between brutality and melody with interesting forays into both Swedish and American death metal, to a true symbiosis.”– Zware Metalen
A dark and malevolent atmosphere, a relentless drive, and fierce, commanding vocals — that is the essence of Belgium’s MORDKAUL.
Formed out of a shared devotion to pure, melodic death metal, the band emerged when guitarist Tim Bekaert (ex-Diablo Blvd) decided to bring his long-developed material to life after the dissolution of previous projects. What started as stored riffs quickly evolved into a full-scale sonic assault.
In May 2020, MORDKAUL recorded their debut album Dress Code: Blood, featuring Tommy Goffin (ex-Hell City) on vocals and legendary drummer Adrian Erlandsson (At The Gates, The Haunted). The album was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö (Opeth, Bloodbath) and released in January 2021 via Wormholedeath Records.
The impact was immediate. In 2022, MORDKAUL delivered a crushing and widely praised performance at Alcatraz Festival— a show still remembered as a punch of epic proportions.
Building on that momentum, the band returned to the studio for their sophomore effort, Feeding The Machine. Recorded in two chapters and completed at the renowned Galaxy Studios, the album sharpened their identity — blending Scandinavian precision with crushing US death metal groove. The release secured MORDKAUL a worldwide deal with Massacre Recordsand marked a decisive step forward in songwriting, weight, and production.
Following the album’s release in 2024, MORDKAUL brought their relentless live energy across Europe, touring and performing at shows and festivals in Portugal, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands — solidifying their reputation as a formidable and uncompromising live act.
Now, a new chapter unfolds.
MORDKAUL are currently recording their third full-length album — their most ambitious and darkest work to date. This new record dives deep into the fractured corners of the human psyche, exploring obsession, paranoia, despair, and psychological collapse. Musically, it marks a further evolution: heavier, more layered, and rooted deeper in old-school extremity. Drawing inspiration from pioneers like Morbid Angel, Deathand Hypocrisy, alongside the golden era of Scandinavian death metal, the upcoming album promises a relentless and immersive experience.
Recording will be completed in early April 2026, with mixing and mastering once again handled by Dan Swanö — ensuring the razor-sharp balance between brutality and melody remains intact while pushing the band into darker territory.
With the third album set for release later in 2026 and live shows for 2026 and 2027 already being booked, MORDKAUL are gearing up for their most devastating chapter yet.
The machine evolves. The darkness deepens.
Vincent Noben - Guitar
Tony Van den Eynde – Drums
Tommy Goffin – Vocals
Nicholas Gauwloos - Bass
Stefan Segers - Guitar
