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King of Terrors
EP by
President
Released26 September 2025 (2025-09-26)
Length20:37
LabelKing of Terrors / ADA
ProducerThe President
Singles from King of Terrors
  1. "In the Name of the Father"
    Released: 15 May 2025
  2. "Fearless"
    Released: 6 June 2025
  3. "Rage"
    Released: 18 July 2025
  4. "Destroy Me"
    Released: 4 September 2025

King of Terrors is the debut EP by the anonymous, masked English metal band President. It was released on 26 September 2025.[1][2]

Background

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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] The EP was recorded and self-produced by The President himself.[6]

Musical style and themes

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Lyrical and visual themes explore darkness, religion, and death, tied to the Biblical "King of Terrors",[1][7] which is a reference to death found in Job 18:14.[8] 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]

He went on to say that the EP was conceived as a deeply personal and emotional project, created without regard for external opinions or conventional song structure, emphasizing authentic self-expression over commercial or critical expectations.[9]

Formats and editions

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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.[10][11][12]

Live performances

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Before the EP's release, President performed most of its tracks live at their debut Download Festival set in June 2025.[13]

Promotion

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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][14] Additionally, band announced a one-off Australian show that's set to take place on 12 December, coinciding with their tour in support of Architects.[15]

On October 28, the band was announced as an opening act, along side Beartooth, for Bad Omens's upcoming 2026 North American arena tour.[16]

Reception

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Critical response

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal HammerStarStarStarHalf star[17]
Kerrang!4/5[18]

Metal Hammer rated the EP 3.5/5 stating "Where President’s real promise lies, though, is in their eagerness to experiment", comparing them to Sleep Token & Bilmuri.[17] Kerrang! gave it 4/5, stating "listeners will have decided whether the blend of metal heft and post-hardcore crunch with hip-swivelling R&B, ambient electro and earworm alt.pop is for them. Seeing all six tracks ... underlines the soulful power at play, and offers a fabulous chance to digest it all and join the dots of a bigger picture still emerging".[18]

Track listing

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All tracks written and produced by The President, except where noted.[19]

King of Terrors track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."In the Name of the Father" 3:47
2."Fearless"The President, Vice3:35
3."Rage" 4:08
4."Destroy Me" 2:42
5."Dionysus" 3:02
6."Conclave"The President, Vice3:23
Total length:20:37

Notes

Charts

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Chart performance for King of Terrors
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[20] 25

References

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  1. ^ a b "Masked Mystery Band President Announces Debut EP, 'King Of Terrors'". Blabbermouth. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  2. ^ "King Of Terrors – EP by President". Apple Music. September 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  3. ^ a b ""I started crying when I came off-stage. It ****ing broke me!" An audience with President, metal's newest mysterious masked sensation". Metal Hammer. 18 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Mystery Band President Announce First EP, Debut New Song 'Rage'". Loudwire. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  5. ^ "President announce debut EP, King Of Terrors". Kerrang!. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  6. ^ Garner, Emily (18 September 2025). "President respond to 'industry plant' comments: 'It couldn't be more DIY if it tried'". Kerrang!. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Masked Mystery Band President Announces Debut EP 'King Of Terrors' And Drops New Single 'Rage'". Metal Addicts. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  8. ^ Cuevas, Gabi (29 September 2025). "President's debut EP gets their foot in the door of metal — EP Review » // Melodic Magazine". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  9. ^ Morton, Luke (17 September 2025). "President: "I've sat with these feelings for a long f*cking time… Writing these songs takes a lot out of me"". Kerrang!. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  10. ^ "President announce debut EP 'King of Terrors' with synth-heavy new song "Rage"". Revolver. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  11. ^ "President 'King Of Terrors' EP White Vinyl". Eyesore Merch. July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  12. ^ "President - King Of Terrors". Rough Trade. July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  13. ^ "Masked metal enigmas President announce six-track debut EP, release new single Rage". Metal Hammer. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Mysterious Alt-Metal Act President Announce First-Ever US Concerts". Consequence. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  15. ^ McNamara, Lauren (1 October 2025). "President Announce One-Off Australian Show". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  16. ^ "Bad Omens and Beartooth Announce 2026 North American Arena Tour". The Rock Revival. 28 October 2025. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
  17. ^ a b Leivers, Dannii (22 September 2025). "President King Of Terrors review: Metal's most hyped newcomers show plenty of promise but still have a way to go". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  18. ^ a b Law, Sam (26 September 2025). "EP review: President – King Of Terrors". Kerrang!. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  19. ^ "King Of Terrors — President". Deezer. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  20. ^ "Australiancharts.com – President – King of Terrors". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
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