Helpless Agony Unleashes Belligerent Retribution – A Brutal Onslaught of Death, Black, and Doom Metal

Harrisburg, PA – Prepare for sonic devastation as Helpless Agony returns with its fourth and most ambitious full-length album to date: Belligerent Retribution. Slated for release on May 9, 2025, this crushing new record blends the relentless aggression of Death Metal, the chilling ferocity of Black Metal, and the suffocating weight of Doom Metal. A raw, unfiltered manifestation of rage and vengeance, this album is set to leave a crater in the extreme music world.

Lead Singles – The Descent Begins

Ahead of the full release, two singles have been unleashed to prepare listeners for the storm:

“Dethroned Reject” – Released March 14, 2025, this vicious anthem of defiance delivers razor-sharp riffs and guttural fury.
“The Raven’s Call” – Dropped on April 11, 2025, this second single immerses listeners in a blackened, doom-laden atmosphere that pulls them deeper into the abyss.

For Fans of Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, and Kanonenfieber

Belligerent Retribution delivers an uncompromising auditory assault, loaded with savage riffs, blistering blast beats, and a thick, oppressive atmosphere. This is extreme metal at its most unforgiving—crafted for the darkest of souls.

Recorded at Equinox/Preylude Studios

The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Don Belch at Equinox/Preylude Studios in New Oxford, PA. The production captures both the raw intensity and layered atmospheres that define the Helpless Agony sound, making this one of the project’s most visceral offerings yet.

Artist Bio – The Rise of Helpless Agony

Helpless Agony is a relentless solo project from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, known for its potent fusion of death metal brutality with black and doom metal influences. Founded by Ron Agony in January 2024, the project quickly carved a space in the underground with its emotionally charged sound and raw lyrical themes.

The journey began with the release of the EP The Suffering of Man in February 2024, followed by the acclaimed debut album Universal Deterioration in June. Barely pausing for breath, Ron dropped Persistent Acrimony in September, pushing further into personal and emotional depths. His third album, Absurd Populace (February 2025), showcased his willingness to evolve with slower, more atmospheric, and experimental compositions.

Each album includes a single collaborative track, allowing for powerful moments of shared artistic expression. Now, with Belligerent Retribution, Ron fuses the chaos, pain, and evolution of his previous work into a furious new chapter—an uncompromising testament to his singular vision and intensity.