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– March 5th, 2026 –
New Management, Booking Agency, And Live Dates Announced
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Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce their re-signing of UNEARTH!
Nothing short of standard-bearers and keepers of the faith for American metalcore, UNEARTH was the band born in the breakdown who never wavered from their love of European death metal melodicism, supercharged by American thrash and hardcore. Now, nearly three decades into a career that’s seen the Massachusetts mob play innumerable gigs and massive festivals on six continents, sell hundreds of thousands of records, and inspire some of the most important bands in extreme metal today, they remain a force with which to contend. And their reunion with Metal Blade Records – their label from their halcyon days of the 2000s first decade – only increases the ferocity of that force.
UNEARTH‘s change back then from hardcore-focused Eulogy Recordings to one with “Metal” literally in the name aligned with their sound’s sharpening into a more brutal “Blade.” This time it’s more about going home to the host of genre-defining albums like The Oncoming Storm, III: In The Eyes Of Fire, and The March. It’s not to say they haven’t made great albums (see Watchers Of Rule and the latest LP The Wretched; The Ruinous) with great partners (MNRK Heavy – formerly eOne Music – and Century Media, respectively), but the lightning here has the chance to strike twice and UNEARTH are ready to ride it.
Comments vocalist Trevor Phipps, “Getting another shot at working with Metal Blade Records feels nothing short of coming home. We truly got our best chance at making a life of creating music and touring during our first run with Metal Blade from 2004-2011. Working with so many familiar faces we trust and appreciate is something we wholeheartedly welcome. The music we’re cooking is as heavy and boundary-pushing as we’ve ever been, and we look forward to sharing it with you all in 2027.“
“They gave us our start; now, they’re part of our future,” says guitarist Peter Layman. “After fifteen years apart, we’re back with Metal Blade, the home of some of our defining records. With the writing process well underway, we felt Metal Blade was the perfect fit for us and the direction we’re headed. We’re thankful that they feel the same way and know that what comes next will be our best offering yet.”
Adds Michael Faley, Metal Blade Records A&R, “It is an honor to have UNEARTH back in the Metal Blade family. Our history with the band includes some truly incredible moments in this label’s catalog. Reconnecting with them now, at a time when both the band and the label have grown so much, is a massive win. We’ve always believed in their vision, and we’re honored to be the ones helping them tell the next chapter of their story. A new Storm is coming!“
Additionally, UNEARTH is pleased to announce their new management home of AISAmusic and European booking agency, Cobra.
Says Phipps, “We are excited to team up with AISAmusic for a new era of UNEARTH. Simon Füllemann has been a friend, peer, and colleague of ours for almost 25 years, while Bradley Zorgdrager has proven to be an ally in this business in the few short years we’ve known him. With new music, tours, and partnerships coming, we are eager to get in the studio and back on the road to riff with you all.“
“We couldn’t be happier to join the AISAmusic team for management,” notes Layman. “Heading down a new path with Simon and Bradley at our side has instantly had a positive impact, and we know it’s only the beginning. Their professionalism, knowledge, experience, and level of planning gives us the best opportunity to be successful moving forward.”
Phipps continues, “We want to thank the good people at Cobra Agency for bringing us onto their killer roster for Europe and Asia. We look forward to spending a lot of time on the road with you all, starting this summer with a European festival and club run.”
Layman concurs, “We are incredibly proud to announce our partnership with Cobra Agency for booking throughout Europe and Asia. One of the best parts about being in a band is sharing your art while visiting incredible places around the world. We know that working with Cobra Agency gives us the best opportunity to continue doing this.”
UNEARTH‘s nearly thirty-year ride has been wild enough thus far. As one of the key bands of the New Wave Of American Heavy Metal (NWOAHM), they rose alongside the likes of Killswitch Engage, Lamb Of God, Shadows Fall, Darkest Hour and more. “It was a healthy competition between all of us,” recalls Phipps. “It made for some great music and opened up a new chapter in American metal.” And though the Wave ain’t so New anymore, the great music continues as UNEARTH opens a new chapter of their own.
UNEARTH Live:
7/25/2026 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU *
7/31/2026 Afdreiht Un Buten Festival – Goldenstedt, DE
8/01/2026 Full Rewind Festival – Löbnitz, DE
8/03/2026 Magnolia Open Air – Milan, IT ^
8/04/2026 Dynamo – Zurich, CH ^
8/05/2026 Brutal Assault Festival – Jeroměř, CZ
8/07/2026 Frischluft Open Air – Linz, AT ~
8/13/2026 Motocultor Festival – Carhaix, FR
* w/ In Flames
^ w/ Of Mice & Men
~ w/ The Ghost Inside
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Pennsylvania deathcore band The Last Ten Seconds Of Life just released a hopeful sounding new single off their forthcoming album The Dead Ones titled “Make It To Heaven”. Though after listening to it, I’m pretty sure it’s not the cheery track the title makes it out to be.
Speaking of the song and its meaning, vocalist Tyler Beam says it’s all about not letting religion cloud your path through life.
“Growing up as a young artist in a conservative Christian environment, I was no stranger to being influenced to take different paths. As I grew up, I began to realize that there is no light at the end of the tunnel. You’re here now and no matter what anyone could tell you, no one knows what comes after all of this. You have one chance to experience being human, so why squander it on anything. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do, go out into the world and turn it upside down.”
This new track features a guest vocal appearance by David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm, which adds another killer layer to the overarching track.
The Dead Ones will be released on April 17 via Metal Blade Records, but you can preorder your copy today. They are also heading out on tour next month featuring Traitors and Nailed Shut, with The Crimson Armada and Flesh Prison jumping on board for select dates. You can find the tour dates below.
‘The Dead Ones Record Release Tour’
w/ Traitors, Nailed Shut
April 2 – Columbus, OH @ Summit Music Hall
April 3 – Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle ^
April 4 – Harrisburg, PA @ Capital City Music Hall (Lower Level) ^
April 6 – Rochester, NY @ Photo City Music Hall
April 7 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
April 8 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s
April 9 – Quebec City, QC @ La Source De La Martiniere *
April 10 – Montreal, QC @ Foufones *
April 12 – London, ON @ Rum Runners *
April 14 – Morgantown, WV @ 123 Pleasant Street
April 15 – Battle Creek, MI @ Music Factory ^
April 16 – Cleveland, OH @ Foundry ^ %
^ w/ The Crimson Armada
w/ Flesh Prison
% No Nailed Shut
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“Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do, go out into the world and turn it upside down.”
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