Belgium’s most ferocious metal band Bark returns to the spotlight with their highly anticipated fifth studio album, The Time Has Come, set to be released on 25th of April, 2025. This marks the band’s second collaboration with renowned French Metal label Listenable Records, solidifying their presence in the global scene.

‘The Time Has Come’ encapsulates Bark’s relentless energy and raw power, delivering an unapologetic onslaught of heavy riffs, thunderous drums, and guttural vocals. The album showcases the band’s evolution while staying true to the no-holds-barred sound that has earned them a devoted following.

With a mix of blistering anthems and dark, groove-laden tracks, ‘The Time Has Com’e cements Bark’s reputation as one of Europe’s most formidable forces in modern metal.

“This album is a statement,” says singer Ron Bruynseels. “We’ve poured all our passion into these songs. It’s about living the moment, confronting challenges head-on. We are telling stories that resonate with the listener because we have lived them first hand. We’re excited to unleash this beast with Listenable Records by our side again.”

Recorded at their own studio Jurassic Recordings, under the guidance of guitarist Martin Furia (producer for Destruction, Nervosa, Toxik, Chemicide…) the album boasts a production that amplifies Bark’s signature sound while pushing their sonic boundaries even more to achieve their most brutal album to date.

Debut single “Negativist out on the 12th of February, 2025 offers a glimpse into the diverse yet cohesive journey that awaits listeners.

The band describes it as “A brutal fast-paced plea to stop making bullshit excuses, living lies and embracing the mirror as your friend. Bark understands the very definition of rock bottom because they lived by the devil’s hand. Extreme situations call for extreme actions. This song is a reflection of that mentality.”

Bark : ‘The Time Has Come’ Album Tracklisting: 1 Negativist 2 Shaman 3 Dodge the Bullet 4 On No One’s Word 5 Whisky Rivers 6 Faceless 7 Wanted Man 8 Seven 9 Wildheart 10 Lord Of The Skies 11 Wrath Unchained 12 The Curse From Above

Bark line up: Ron Bruynseels – Vocals / Martin Furia – Guitar / Toon Huet – Guitar / Jorn Van der Straeten – Bass / Ward Van der Straeten – Drums

Bark discography: Bark ep (Self released – 2015) / Voice of Dog (Sideburn – 2016) / Like Humans Do (Sound of the Hound Records – 2017) / Written in Stone (Sound of the Hound Records – 2020) / Rambler of Aeons (Listenable – 2022) / The Time has Come (Listenable – 2025)