[Death Metal / Thrash Metal] DOGTAK - "Shattered Reflection"
Band/Artist: DOGTAK
Release Title: Shattered Reflection
Release Date: August 21st, 2026
Label: Self-Released
Format: Digital, CD
Genre: Death Metal, Thrash Metal
Country: Germany
DOGTAK may be a new name, but the musicians behind it bring years of experience from previous bands and projects. Formed in 2025, the German five-piece came together around a shared vision of combining aggressive riffs, driving grooves and melodic elements into a modern metal sound built for both the studio and the stage.
The band's debut EP, Shattered Reflection, arrives on August 21st, 2026 and serves as the first official release from the group. Across six tracks, DOGTAK blend death metal and thrash metal influences with a strong sense of groove and melody, creating songs that balance heaviness with atmosphere.
DOGTAK's roots go back to 2024, when guitarist Björn Condon began developing the project as a solo studio endeavour. What started as instrumental compositions gradually evolved into a full band with the arrival of vocalist Alex Ritzenhoff, drummer Gero Samrey, guitarist Sören "Rippy" Schwartau and bassist Basti Doell. Following the release of demo singles and their live debut in February 2026, Shattered Reflection marks the next step in the band's development.
Recorded between March and May 2026, the EP captures a band finding its identity through the combination of different influences and musical backgrounds. The result is a debut release that introduces DOGTAK's sound while laying the foundation for what comes next.
A few demos of tracks from the upcoming release are available to listen to on their Bandcamp: https://dogtak.bandcamp.com/. Feel free to check them out for a first taste of the album!
Tracklist:
- The Beginning
- Shattered Reflection
- Wrath Within Me
- Thrown Into The Abyss
- Isolation
- See Us Again
Line-up:
Gero Samrey – Drums
Björn Condon – Guitars
Sören "Rippy" Schwartau – Guitars
Alex Ritzenhoff – Vocals
Basti Doell – Bass
Recording info:
Recorded in the band's own recording studio
Produced by Sören Schwartau
Recorded by Sören Schwartau
Mixed by Sören Schwartau
Mastered by Sören Schwartau
For fans of:
Illdisposed, Dew-Scented
Links:
https://dogtak.de
https://www.instagram.com/dogtak_official/
https://dogtak.bandcamp.com
If you wish to receive the full promo, please, get in touch: catia@againstpr.com