| King of Terrors | |
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| Released | September 26, 2025 |
| Length | 20:37 |
| Label | King of Terrors / ADA |
| Producer | The President |
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King of Terrors is the debut EP by the anonymous, masked English metal band President. It was released on 26 September 2025. [1] [2]
Following the writing of "In the Name of the Father", the band spent the next eight months working on the rest of the songs that make up the EP. [3] The EP itself was announced in July 2025, alongside the release of the single "Rage". [4] [5]
Lyrical and visual themes explore darkness, religion, and death, tied to the Biblical “King of Terrors.” [1] [6] When asked about the album's theme and title, The President had the following to say:
"It’s the ultimate marker – if there's nothing after death then that changes everything about life, and the same is true if there is something. My uncle passed away a few years ago, and that was the first time I'd had someone die who was close to me when I wasn't part of this religious thinking. It hit me really hard. So King [o]f Terrors sums up the journey I've been on." [3]
King of Terrors was released digitally and on limited-edition vinyl, including grey marble (limited to 1000), turquoise marble (limited 1000), black and blue galaxy (limited to 500) and white variants. [7] [8] [9]
Before the EP's release, President performed most of its tracks live at their debut Download Festival set in June 2025. [10]
Pre-orders launched in July 2025, with exclusive bundles and vinyl editions. President also announced live appearances, including a headline show at The Garage, London that took place on 30 July 2025, their first U.S. headline concerts in December 2025 (New York City and Los Angeles), and additional shows planned for Australia and Europe. [4] [11]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metal Hammer |    [12] |
| Ghost Cult | 9/10 [13] |
| Boolin Tunes | 2/10 [14] |
| Kerrang! | 4/5 [15] |
| Punktastic | Positive [16] |
| Metal Junkbox | 10/10 [17] |
| Reckless Press | 87/100 [18] |
| Rock Sins | 9/10 [19] |
Upon its release, *King of Terrors* received a generally favorable reception, though opinions varied widely among critics. Metal Hammer rated the EP 3.5/5, praising its polished metalcore sound and electronic experimentation but noting that it fell short of being groundbreaking despite heavy hype and comparisons to Sleep Token. [12] Kerrang! gave it 4/5, highlighting its inventive concept, genre-blending approach, and the promise of a larger artistic vision. [15] Similarly, Ghost Cult awarded it 9/10, commending the EP's energy, production quality, and ambitious songwriting. [13] Rock Sins echoed this enthusiasm with a 9/10 rating, applauding the record’s balance of aggression and melody. [19]
Conversely, Boolin Tunes was far more critical, giving it just 2/10 and describing the EP as inconsistent and lacking cohesion. [14] In contrast, Punktastic offered a positive review, praising the band’s creative direction and the EP's atmospheric qualities. [16] Reckless Press scored the release 87/100, highlighting its confident debut and effective fusion of modern metal trends. [18] The most enthusiastic review came from Metal Junkbox, which rated it 10/10, lauding the EP for its dynamic soundscapes, technical proficiency, and strong emotional impact. [17]
All tracks written and produced by The President, except where noted. [20]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In the Name of the Father" | 3:47 | |
| 2. | "Fearless" | The President, Vice | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Rage" | 4:08 | |
| 4. | "Destroy Me" | The President, Vice | 2:42 |
| 5. | "Dionysus" | 3:02 | |
| 6. | "Conclave" | The President, Vice | 3:23 |
| Total length: | 20:37 | ||
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