Doom Metal Descends on Tunbridge Wells

The debut album Kingdom's Death, released in September 2023, marked a significant milestone for Acid Throne, with its crushing weight and bludgeoning force earning praise from Kerrang.

What is Acid Throne's background? Acid Throne is a doom metal band from Norwich, Norfolk, founded in October 2021 by drummer-vocalist Chris Farrar, bassist-vocalist and guitarist Matt Stembrowicz, guitarist Craig Smith, and singer-guitarist Chris Kemp. The current members are Chris Farrar, Matt Stembrowicz, and Jack Andrews, who joined as a permanent member in October 2025.

What kind of music can fans expect from Acid Throne? Their sound blends elements of black metal, hardcore, and stoner around heavy, slow-moving riffs and gritty vocals, drawing on death and black metal influences to create a unique and intense sound.

What's next for Acid Throne? The band is currently working on their second album with Chris Fielding, who also produced their debut, and will be performing at The Forum in Tunbridge Wells on Friday, 30 October 2026, as part of The Sussex is Doomed IV event, tickets are with the button beside the article.