Chaos Doctrine

Chaos Doctrine, a metal band from Johannesburg South Africa, is the brainchild of vocalist Dr D (Bedlam, Malachi, DedX) and former guitarist Ray (Malachi, Stone the Free, DedX), who wanted to create a unique blend of classic thrash and death with newer waves of metal and industrial. Formed in 2010 with bassist Phil (DedX) and drummer Ralph (Sacrifist, Tyburn, Misericord), the band had a few member changes before enrolling guitarist Alec (Sacraphyx, The Warinsane) in 2013. Mid 2019, Ray and Ralph left Chaos Doctrine. Early in 2020, the drum throne was taken by Rory Townes (Forsaking Fate). For Chaos Doctrine, metal is aggression. Everything we produce conveys this: Our sound is the result of combining the power of classic metal with a modern edge and raw industrial sound. Our lyrical content explores the shadow of the human condition: hatred, brutality, decay. Our approach is unrelenting – fuelled by rage and void apology. This is aggression. Chaos Doctrine.