Following up on the release of their new single, “Random Acts of Violence,” San Diego thrashers, Nukem, have revealed details of their sophomore full-length. The album, titled The Grave Remains, is due out on April 10, 2026 via Redefining Darkness records, with pre-orders now live. Find more information below.
Pre-order The Grave Remains in the US here: https://tornfromthegrave.us/collections/nukem
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Nukem guitarist/vocalist Steve Brogden previously commented on the heavy yet important lyrical content of the song, “We are stoked to share the first single “Random Acts of Violence” from our new record. This track is a full bore aggressive thrash metal attack that directly mirrors its lyrical content. In an age where mass shootings, stabbings & people getting beat to death in the streets for a social media challenge has become normal, It truly shows how lost we are as a society. 24 years ago, there was a shooting at my high school leaving 2 dead & 13 wounded by a 15 year old armed assailant. In almost a quarter century, things have certainly not gotten any better!”
“Random Acts of Violence” also features a guest guitar solo from Russ Tippins of the band Satan. The track is now available along with a visceral performance video that is sure to summon the kind of balls-to-the-wall, feral mosh pit that would make the late, great Paul Baloff proud.
The artwork for The Grave Remains was created by Megan Mushi. It was produced by Steve Brogden & Nukem, and recorded at The Wilderness with Ulrich Wild & Forge Audio with Steve Brogden, with mixing by Ulrich Wild, and mastering by Maor Appelbaum.
The Grave Remains tracklisting:
01 The Dead Draw
02 Policies of Hate
03 Random Acts of Violence
04 Tactics of Terror
05 Into the Kill Zone
06 Unconditional Surrender
07 Sentenced to Die
08 Curse of the Devil’s Bible
09 Empress of Evil
10 Torture, Murder, Mutilate!
11 Pro Mortuis
12 Don’t Believe a Word (Thin Lizzy Cover)
Nukem also has announced several upcoming performances in their home state of California, which can be found below.
Nukem Live Dates:
11/23: Ocean Beach, CA @The Holding Company
12/13: San Diego, Ca @The Tower Bar
01/03: San Francisco, CA @The DNA Lounge
Nukem is a thrash metal force from San Diego, California, that delivers an honest, old school thrash attack. Formed in 2012, Nukem released their 2016 debut album The Unholy Trinity, which was mixed & mastered by Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static X, Dethklok, White Zombie) and was released via Sleaszy Rider Records out of Greece. Nukem had entered the studio in 2024 once again with Ulrich Wild to work on our second album. Ten songs of pure molten metal! Some songs are full on, unstoppable Bay Area style thrash metal violence while others are more of a mid tempo power groove. Nukem has now forged a new union with Redefining Darkness for the release of their oncoming onslaught… stay tuned!
Recording lineup:
Steve Brogden – Vocals & guitar
Norm Leggio – Drums
Don Lauder – Bass
Live Lineup:
Steve Brogden – Vocals & guitar
Norm Leggio – Drums
Don Lauder – Bass
Xander Gambini – Guitar
Special Guests:
Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer) – Solo on “Empress of Evil”
Lee Altus (Exodus/Heathen) – Solo on “Don’t believe a word”
Rob Cavastany (Death Angel) – Solo on “Into the Kill Zone”
Russ Tippons (Satan) – Solo on “Random Acts of Violence”
Laura Christine (Dark Angel/Waeface) – Solo on “Empress of Evil”
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