Death Metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER have slated the release of their upcoming studio album, “Killing For Revenge,” for May 10 through Metal Blade Records
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 13, when the first single off the LP will drop.
SIX FEET UNDER revealed the information in a recent social media post, which reads: “Well since it was leaked today… which means, to us, that our Fans are super excited about our New Album, KILLING FOR REVENGE … here is the Vincent Locke Album Cover Art Reveal, and Track Listing, a few days early, for all you dedicated Six Feet Under Fans! Hope you like it!
“First single and Pre-Order Info etc. to come this Wednesday! Full album releases on May 10 via Metal Blade Records – Enjoy!”
You can take a glimpse at the cover artwork for “Killing For Revenge,” masterfully crafted by renowned artist Vincent Locke, below.
Locke‘s artistic prowess is well-known, his evocative and sometimes controversial work having become a staple of death metal’s visual landscape. Notably, his enduring partnership with CANNIBAL CORPSE, which featured current SIX FEET UNDER frontman Chris Barnes from 1988 to 1995, has left an indelible mark on the genre.
SIX FEET UNDER “Killing For Revenge” track listing:
01. Know-Nothing Ingrate
02. Accomplice To Evil Deeds
03. Ascension
04. When The Moon Goes Down In Blood
05. Hostility Against Mankind
06. Compulsive
07. Fit Of Carnage
08. Neanderthal (guest guitar solo Jason Suecof)
09. Judgement Day
10. Bestial Savagery
11. Mass Casualty Murdercide
12. Spoils Of War
13. Hair Of The Dog (NAZARETH cover; CD and digital only)
Back in September, Barnes posted the following on social media: “Probably won’t be able to sleep tonight .. I start recording vocals for the New SIX FEET UNDER Album tomorrow!!! Some of the most intense songs we’ve done. Super excited for this one!”
In August, Chris said that Jeff Hughell had finished recording the bass parts for the new SIX FEET UNDER LP. Jeff “did an AMAZING job on these new Songs!” Chris wrote. “Can’t wait for you to all hear this Album .. it’s a Ripper!!!”
SIX FEET UNDER‘s previous offering, their 17th full-length album titled “Nightmares Of The Decomposed,” hit the shelves in October 2020 via Metal Blade Records.
Featuring 12 tracks, “Nightmares Of The Decomposed” was recorded at various studios, including the esteemed Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, which has hosted legendary acts like AC/DC, BLACK SABBATH, and AEROSMITH. Chris Carroll took the reins as producer, engineer, and mixer, with mastering handled by Chaz Najjar at Badlands Recording in Denver, Colorado. The album’s visual presentation was curated by Luke Hunter.
SIX FEET UNDER is a prominent death metal band known for their brutal and unrelenting sound. Formed in 1993 by Barnes, the band has undergone several lineup changes throughout its history while consistently delivering a relentless and uncompromising style of death metal.
The band’s debut album, “Haunted,” was released in 1995 and showcased their penchant for dark and macabre lyrical themes, which would become a signature of their music. “Haunted” featured distorted, guttural vocals from Barnes, whose distinctive growls had already gained recognition during his time with CANNIBAL CORPSE.
Over the years, SIX FEET UNDER released a series of albums that solidified their place in the death metal scene. These albums included “Warpath” (1997), “Maximum Violence” (1999), and “True Carnage” (2001), each contributing to the band’s growing reputation for brutality and intensity.
In 2004, Barnes briefly departed from SIX FEET UNDER, and the band enlisted the services of Kyle Symons as his replacement. During this period, they released albums like “13” (2005) and “Commandment” (2007). However, in 2008, Barnes returned to the fold, marking his comeback with the album “Death Rituals” (2008).
SIX FEET UNDER continued to evolve their sound over the years, incorporating elements of groove and thrash metal into their music. This evolution was evident in albums such as “Graveyard Classics III” (2010), where they covered classic songs by bands like AC/DC and THIN LIZZY.
In addition to their studio albums, SIX FEET UNDER has maintained a strong presence in the live music circuit, performing at numerous festivals and headlining tours worldwide.
Through their long and influential career, the band has remained a force in the death metal genre, consistently delivering heavy and aggressive music that appeals to fans of extreme metal. Their dedication to the genre and their distinctive style have earned them a dedicated following and a lasting legacy in the world of death metal.
