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True Gloom

by True Gloom

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    TRUE GLOOM's first album is finally here! Ash grey vinyl.

    VINYL IS AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER 2025

    Following the release of their demo tape in 2024, TRUE GLOOM took a year to hone their debut LP. And what a huge step this record has become! Following the straight-up hardcore of the demo, they completely reworked their sound: A complex web of details unfolds on a simple framework spanning the triangle between Australian-influenced wrecking ball rock 'n' roll, Swedish 90s hardcore, and New Orleans sludge.

    Not Sorry Records #011

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1.
Dreams II 01:23
2.
True Gloom 03:20
I have no friends Only people that i know Familiar faces Stone cold as fucking snow These walls are for protection They‘ll be the death of me These walls are for protection These walls are destruction I am alone And when the sun sets I am alone Among all these shadows There is no one Among all these shadows There is no one This is my real true gloom I have no friends Only people that i know Familiar faces Stone cold as fucking snow I don‘t wanna pretend That we’re in this together You know someday An end will come This is my real true gloom An end will come This is my real true gloom
3.
Black Dog 02:42
I never wanted it to end this way But you know I think it’s ok Where ends meet Is where it runs again Kick it around Run it aground I’m running free i’m running free again I’m running free i’m running free again It’s the black dog you give legs to Old and loyal Blind in one eye Biting the hand that feeds Push it around Keeping it down It’s the black dog you give legs to When everything comes undone It’s the black dog you give legs to When all you can do is run It’s the black dog you give legs to It’s the black dog you give in to I am so loyal i am so loyal I will stay i will stay Always by your side The old loyal dog The same sad sad song The old loyal dog Stays by your side I’m running free i’m running free again I’m running free i’m running free again
4.
Powersick hungry fuckups Greed feeding frenzy galore Eating the slop they are thrown Swallowing the shit they are shown Hungry for more Hungry for more media gore The pigs are led by the nose By the knife and the cut throats Pig after pig Go the way they’re lead Pig after pig Gets shot in the head Who do you want to be When they come for me? What are you gonna do When they come for you? Pigs thrive on division Pigs rejoice on no common vision When truth dies at city limits Pigs win if we fail this mission Pig after pig Go the way they’re lead Pig after pig Gets shot in the head Who do you want to be When they come for me? What are you gonna do When they come for you? Who do you wanna be? While the pigs eat everything Rise of the pigs Never again is now
5.
This fight This fight i pick on my own This uphill road Is still mine to roam I can’t believe how long it took me I can’t believe how hard it shook me Fists held high Eyes open wide Clean the slate Clean the slate Clean the slate End this misery Hands down You’ve made me an enemy In the streets In the homes In the dead ends of this city Never will you again Be a part of me Never will I accept Your will upon me Clean the slate Clean the slate Clean the slate End this misery Whatever it takes Whatever i'll need Wherever i'll go The change starts now The change starts now Whatever it takes Whatever i'll need Wherever i'll go Listen up Reach the deepest corners of memory You are not welcome at my door Clean the slate Of the shadows and of the misery This time i'll rise This time i'll overcome Whatever it takes Whatever i'll need Wherever i'll go
6.
Dreams III 02:31
7.
Defeated 03:20
I will never surrender I will never give way again I will retaliate I will fight you again and again Full head on collision Violent escalation I will never surrender I will not break again I won't let you I won't let you These walls are build up high These walls are twelve foot nine I am impregnable I am way over your time Arm to arm and fist to fist I will always come first Arm to arm and fist to fist Move my way Cease and desist I won't let you I won't let you I won't let you get in my fucking mind I will never surrender I will never surrender I will never surrender I will never give way again Your aggression is futile Your aggression is futile You’re broken and pushed back Counterstruck and defeated Draw your last breath Rotten and depleted You’re broken and pushed back Broken and defeated Draw your last breath Rotten and depleted I won't let you I won't let you I won't let you get in my fucking mind
8.
This City 02:46
In this city when it rains it pours In this city everything’s hidden Hidden behind doors In this city every scum washes up at its shores In this city when it rains it fucking pours Ice cold bones Limbs heavy as stones Wandering streets With its many defeats
9.
PMS/PMA 02:12
Mood swings like wild kids Emo rollercoaster ride Twenty moods in a day Not myself most of the time I will not live this way PMS PMA I will not be led astray PMS PMA I will not live this way PMS PMA I will not be led astray Nature’s fucked up deal Cards dealt in the womb Body cramps and blood Tampons and bloody cups I will not live this way PMS PMA I will not be led astray PMS PMA I will not live this way PMS PMA I will not be led astray I will not live this way PMS PMA I will not be led astray PMS PMA I will not live this way PMS PMA I will not be led astray
10.
The Best 03:55
I can do this better Don’t need you not now not ever Mind over matter I’ll be my own forever When your head hits the ground Lift it up like a crown I used to shatter Backstabbing cloak and dagger Now i raise my own banner I’ll be my own forever When your head hits the ground Lift it up like a crown Nothing will keep me down If you feel about to drown Get up for another round Nothing will keep me down I’ll never give up It’s time for a breakup I’ll be the best of me for me I’ll never give up It’s time for a breakup I’ll be the best I can do this better Don’t need you not not not ever Mind over matter I’ll be my own forever I’ll be my own forever I’ll never give up It’s time for a breakup I’ll be the best of me for me I’ll never give up It’s time for a breakup I’ll be the best
11.
Constant pressure Do i give or take? What is there to loose? What is there at all? Push me against the wall Hold me to the ground Constant pressure Give me no choice at all No choice at all Violence Solitary act What is there to loose? What is there at all? Push comes to shove Insult to injury Constant pressure Give me no choice at all Push me against the wall Hold me to the ground Give me no choice No choice at all I feel it building up inside Pressure raising Borderline Self contained With no escape Constant pressure Borderline Give me no choice at all

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released October 3, 2025

On this recording, True Gloom is:
Sabi – Vocals // Jens – Bass // Joao – Guitars, Drums

Recorded by Roland Wiegner at Die Tonmeisterei in fall 2024
Mixed & mastered by Roland Wiegner at Die Tonmeisterei in spring 2025
Vocal recording & additional instruments by Joao
Additional vocals by True Gloom & friends
Trumpet by Frank Grillo
Layout by Benedikt Demmer / Druckwelle Design
Logo art by Kristof / KJM138

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True Gloom Hamburg, Germany

TRUE GLOOM is a hardcore punk band from Hamburg, Germany. Contact: truegloom@gmx.de

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