CURSED AWAKENING Unleashes New Single “Past Newtonium,” A Relentless Harbinger Of The Next Album

Feb 11, 2026

Chicago death metal band CURSED AWAKENING (FKA – ARRHYTHMIA) returns with their new single “Past Newtonium,” a punishing new track that serves as the first warning of a full length album coming later in 2026.

To sum up “Past Newtonium” in one word, unrelenting. The song opens with a slow and deceptively restrained introduction before rapidly giving way to steady, ferocious triplet feel chugging. Razor sharp riffing drives the track forward as it erupts into a blistering Kerry King esque solo. The final moments descend into a brutal breakdown filled with screaming pinch harmonics, before returning to the intro riff to seal the track with grim finality.

Lyrically, “Past Newtonium” reflects a moment in the album where panic and overwhelming self disgust take center stage. The themes focus on self loathing, irreversible mistakes, and the suffocating realization of one’s own perceived corruption, reinforcing the psychological weight carried throughout the record.

Most of the riffs for “Past Newtonium” were written by rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Abraham Verdin, with the song’s ominous intro drawing inspiration from BEHEMOTH’s “Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel.” The result is a track that blends old school death metal aggression with deliberate pacing, thrash influenced precision, and non standard song structure.

Listen HERE: https://youtu.be/EymKidNXfVc?si=o9kmhyCQasxIjVsj

About CURSED AWAKENING

Formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2021, CURSED AWAKENING (formerly known as ARRHYTHMIA) delivers a thrashy death metal sound rooted in classic influences such as DEATH, BOLT THROWER, AT THE GATES, SLAYER, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, and SUFFOCATION. Their music combines old school riffing, melodic passages, neoclassical soloing, and introspective lyricism that goes beyond surface level extremity.

After reforming under the CURSED AWAKENING name in early 2026, the band solidified their creative identity and lineup. The current lineup consists of Abraham Verdin on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Michael Nystrom Bala on lead guitar, Brady Dukart on bass and backing vocals, and Ronnie James Keough on drums.

Following their self released single “Rest In Chains” in August 2024 and notable live performances in Chicago and beyond, CURSED AWAKENING continues to sharpen their sound and vision. “Past Newtonium” stands as both a continuation and escalation, marking a darker and heavier chapter as the band moves toward their upcoming 2026 album.

CURSED AWAKENING is:

Abraham Verdin – Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals
Michael Nystrom Bala – Lead Guitar
Brady Dukart – Bass, Backing Vocals
Ronnie James Keough – Drums

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