May 29th, 2026 – Dark industrial band, CHOKE CHAIN has unleashed their new & highly-anticipated release, Decomposition.
The EP is the aural equivalent of existential dread. CHOKE CHAIN is no stranger to tackling such topics, but the band takes it to another level on Decomposition. Completely raw and uncompromising, the songs on Decomposition take the listener to a very dark place, and through the entire runtime of the record, there isn’t a single moment of relief.
The human race continuously proves itself to be largely incapable of any kindness or empathy, instead being completely obsessed with killing and destroying. That’s the central focus of Decomposition.
Says CHOKE CHAIN founder, Mark Trueman: “The EP was mostly written during a time where I was very close to giving up. Everything felt completely hopeless, and still does to some degree. I really tried to put all of that feeling into these songs. I also tried to confront some of my personal trauma on this record, which is something I’ve pretty explicitly tried not to do through my music in the past.
Decomposition will be available on CD, vinyl LP and on all major digital outlets worldwide on July 10th!
CHOKE CHAIN is a rising force in modern Industrial, blending raw Punk aggression with Dark Electro. Emerging from the U.S. underground, the project quickly gained attention for its intense sound and visceral live performances, building a growing audience through releases like Invoking Shadows and Mortality, and extensive touring across North America and Europe. Known for its fusion of Intense, dark textures, razor sharp body music rhythms, and emotionally charged vocals,
CHOKE CHAIN has made their mark on the modern Industrial landscape, building a strong following in both North America and Europe with extensive touring on both continents, and playing festivals like Cold Waves, Roadburn, Substance, InFest and more
CHOKE CHAIN takes inspiration from 90s Dark Electro acts like Leæther Strip, Placebo Effect, :wumpscut: and Mentallo & The Fixer and injects it with the intensity and raw production style of Hardcore Punk
CHOKE CHAIN stands at the forefront of the new industrial resurgence. The upcoming EP, Decomposition, out July 10 on Negative Gain, marks the project’s next evolution—pushing further into darker, more refined territory while maintaining the urgency and physicality that define its sound.
See CHOKE CHAIN LIVE:
6/23 Minneapolis, MN – New World
6/24 Eau Claire, WI – The Plus
6/25 Madison, WI – Gamma Ray Bar
6/26 Chicago, IL – Sleeping Village
6/27 Milwaukee, WI – Quarter’s
Pre-Order Decomposition on CD, LP or digital HERE:
chokechain.bandcamp.com/album/decomposition
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