U.K. thrash metal veterans XENTRIX have unveiled the official music video for “Allied With The Enemy”, the title track from their forthcoming studio album. The full-length record is set for release on October 30 through Listenable Records.
Speaking about the new song, the band commented: “‘Allied With The Enemy’ track was the last one we did for the album, we didn’t actually need any more for it at the time but then funnily enough, as it turned out, it soon became the album title track and first choice for a single release.
“The general theme of the song is: ‘What if the biggest betrayal wasn’t just someone turning against you, but you being inadvertently turned to betray yourself?’ Lyrically, it’s written in a horror styling/slant with a subtle reference to the premise of the ‘Alien’ films. Musically, it sits as a cross between heavy metal and thrash metal — sharp riff-based guitar attack over double bass-driven drums. British thrash.”
“Allied With The Enemy” was previously described in press release as a ten‑track barrage that marks XENTRIX’s most uncompromising statement to date. Following the critical acclaim of 2022’s “Seven Words”, the band push harder, darker and sharper, delivering a record that refuses to pull its punches.
Recorded from late 2025 into 2026 at Backstage Studios, England, the album once again benefits from the elite production of Andy Sneap, whose precision and power elevate the band’s heaviest material yet. The striking artwork, created by U.K. artist Dan Goldsworthy, completes a package set for worldwide release later this year through Listenable Records.
Musically, “Allied With The Enemy” is XENTRIX at full force — melodic when it chooses to be, atmospheric when it needs to be, and absolutely crushing when it wants to be. It brings the metal back into thrash, kicking out the trash and doubling down on the band’s signature bite.
Lyrically, the album cuts with intent. Themes of disinformation, blind popularity, social and personal collapse, and self‑bias run through the record with clarity and conviction. This is not light listening — it’s music that demands attention and rewards those who want something to think about.
If you crave thrash with purpose, weight and intelligence, “Allied With the Enemy” is ready to take your head off.
Track listing:
01. Rip Saw (06:08)
02. Allied With The Enemy (03:16)
03. Killer Uknown (04:44)
04. On Burned Remains (05:19)
05. Nil By Mouth (04:13)
06. Doomsday Hook (03:44)
07. The Dark Eternal (06:08)
08. Where The Madness Lies (02:30)
09. Snake In Waiting (04:43)
10. No Bridges Left To Burn (04:56)
11. We Drink The Same Poison (04:53) (bonus track)
XENTRIX’s “Cross Atlantic Carnage” U.K. tour with NERVOSA:
Nov. 18 – Bradford – Nightrain
Nov. 19 – Manchester – Academy 3
Nov. 21 – Dublin – Opium
Nov. 22 – Belfast – Limelight 2
Nov. 24 – Glasgow – Audio
Nov. 25 – Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Nov. 26 – Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
Nov. 28 – London – The Dome
Nov. 29 – Southampton – 1865
