At the tail edge of 2017, Kepal emerged—then seemingly vanished without a trace. Nine years later, it resurfaces in an act of insurrection, punched awake by reality. This new chapter brings back the original collaborators: Nurba (vocals), Bani (guitar), Java (bass), and Variant JP (drums). Rising from the shattered grave of thrash, Profan unleashes their debut single titled Sangkar, released via Bandcamp and selected digital streaming platforms on March 26, 2026.
“We felt the name ‘Kepal’ carried bad luck. It took years to finally move this project forward—only now can it run again,” said Java.
Blending the forbidden edges of thrash, grindcore, the rancid stench of old-school death metal, and a touch of pseudo-black metal, the release promises nothing—serving instead as a manifesto, a flag planted firmly for a new phase. It’s also an outlet for the collaborators’ frustration after being forced to wait nearly a decade.
“As for the genre, even we have a hard time explaining it. Feel free to draw your own conclusions,” Bani said briefly. Check out Sangkar below.
