AFTER THE BURIAL Strip Everything Down on Crushing New Single; Their First In Over Two Years

Minneapolis progressive metal powerhouse After The Burial have returned with their first new single in over two years, "Hum From The Hollow". The punishing new track finds the band excavating dark emotional territory and serves as a brutal reminder of why After The Burial remain an essential voice in modern heavy music. The release is accompanied by an official visualizer and arrives ahead of their upcoming N. American run with We Came As Romans on their "Bad Luck" headline tour. Watch the visualizer below and stream the song HERE.

"Hum From The Hollow" showcases the band's signature blend of mathematically precise 8-string guitar work and crushing rhythmic foundations. Lyrically, it navigates themes of internal decay and psychological torment. Sonically, the single balances the band's insane technical prowess with a visceral, almost suffocating sense of fury that perfectly complements the track's exploration of existential dread. Speaking on the new track, founding guitarist Trent Hafdahl explains

"This song is one of many from the new album that have the same theme: pissed off. Sometimes you have to strip it all down and give the fans something to let their anger out to, so that's what we did here."

With Anthony Notarmaso's devastating vocal performance perfectly mirroring the song's exploration of psychological torment, Trent Hafdahl's innovative, jagged guitar work anchoring their sound and the unflinching rhythm section of Adrian Oropeza(bass) and Dan Carle (drums) providing a brutally heavy, unshakeable foundation, "Hum From The Hollow" confirms that After The Burial continue to be a band that understands the therapeutic power of pure, unrelenting heaviness who are unafraid to confront the uncomfortable realities of human experience through their brutal sonic lens.

The new single arrives as After The Burial prepare to join We Came As Romans on the highly anticipated N. American leg of their "Bad Luck" World Tour. Tickets are available now HERE. Full routing below.

July 22 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall

July 24 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square

July 25 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium

July 26 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore

July 27 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore

July 29 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

July 30 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore

August 1 – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern

August 2 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues

August 4 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

August 5 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues

August 6 – Austin, TX – Emo's

August 8 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

August 9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

August 10 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24

August 12 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

August 13 – Tacoma, WA – Temple Theatre

August 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union

August 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

August 17 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

August 19 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

August 20 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works

August 22 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues

August 23 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore

About After The Burial

Minneapolis progressive metal heavyweights, After The Burial have spent two decades forging the blueprint for modern heavy music. Since forming in 2004, the quartet—Anthony Notarmaso (vocals), Trent Hafdahl (lead guitar), Adrian Oropeza(bass), and Dan Carle (drums)—have emerged as architects of the djent movement while consistently pushing the boundaries of what heavy music can be. Their signature blend of mathematically precise 8-string guitar work, crushing grooves, and Notarmaso's devastating vocal range has influenced an entire generation of metalcore and progressive metal acts.

With six full-length albums under their belt, including career-defining releases like Rareform (2009), Dig Deep (2016), and Evergreen (2019), After The Burial have proven their staying power through both triumph and tragedy. Their 2023 return with the emotionally charged double single "Embrace the Infinity" marked their first new music in four years, showcasing a band that refuses to compromise their artistic vision.

Currently signed to Sumerian Records, After The Burial have shared stages with everyone from Killswitch Engage and Parkway Drive to The Black Dahlia Murder and Spiritbox. Now, with "Hum The Hollow" setting the tone for both their upcoming US tour with We Came As Romans and the dawning of a new chapter, After The Burial continue to deliver the crushing live performances and innovative songwriting that have made them essential figures in the modern metal landscape.

AFTER THE BURIAL Drop First New Music In 4 Years With Double Single 'Embrace The Infinity'

Progressive metal quartet, After The Burial, have released their first new music in 4 years today with the drop of double single 'Embrace The Infinity' which consists of two new tracks - "Nothing Gold" and "Death Keeps Us From Living". Watch the official music video for "Nothing Gold" below and stream both tracks HERE.

Reflecting on the harrowing new single which details the band’s unique experience with the COVID-19 lockdowns, vocalist Anthony Notarmaso reveals

"These songs were written during a hard time in my life. I went to a place that some of us have been before, and some have never come back from. They move on the impermanence of life, that nothing lasts forever and giving in to the loss of control we no longer have when something dear to us ends. But they also remind us that fear, and the past can’t keep us from living. 

“After the world turned upside down, like a lot of people, we found ourselves searching for inspiration. Exploring different avenues to express our creativity seemed to leave us lost. Instead, we found solace in going back to our roots and writing what we know and love. These songs are undeniably After The Burial, but with a modern twist. We hope you enjoy this next journey with us."

The new tracks follow 2019’s monolithic effort 'Evergreen', and tackles the familiar themes of isolation, loss, and hopelessness that arise in such uncertain times. However, in true After The Burial fashion, they are brought to life with a healthy dose of resilience and perseverance that is palpable in every sense. The result is a triumphant step forward into the band’s future, set to the backdrop of evocative vocals, intricate guitar riffs, and inventive rhythms that further push the sonic boundaries of their core sound.

Even in crisis, After The Burial managed to craft compelling new music to not only keep the show rolling but provide solace and healing for themselves more than anything else. Today, they are happy to reveal that they have grown exponentially and gained a valuable new perspective.

 

Perhaps the more vulnerable song of the pair is “Death Keeps Us From Living,” which touches on the painful loss of several loved ones and, in many ways, Notarmaso’s intimate and personal ruminations on his mortality. “Fear will keep you from living your life and going after your dreams,” Notarmaso states. “This song is about healing and moving on. I think that’s why After The Burial is still a band. We’re resilient and all we can do is keep moving forward. If my pain can help even one person, I will make that sacrifice for the rest of my life.”

After The Burial are putting the finishing touches on their yet-to-be-announced seventh studio album, and will soon embark on a massive North American tour with Spiritbox and Intervals. The band will also be appearing at Milwaukee Metal Fest in May. Full routing below. For tickets and more info go to aftertheburial.co

Eternal Blue US Tour

Spritibox, After The Burial and Intervals

4/10 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

4/11 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre

4/12 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

4/14 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

4/15 - San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park

4/16 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

4/17 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

4/19 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

4/21 - Dallas, TX @ Echo Music Hall

4/22 - Austin, TX @ Emo’s

4/23 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues

4/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre

4/26 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

4/28 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore

4/29 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues

4/30 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

5/02 - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA

5/04 - Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall

5/05 - Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall

5/06 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

5/08 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

5/10 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore

Milwaukee Metal Fest

5/26-5/28 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club

THY ART IS MURDER Announce Co-Headlining Tour With AFTER THE BURIAL!

SPECIAL GUESTS CURRENTS & BRAND OF SACRIFICE

One of Australia's top-heavy exports, THY ART IS MURDER, is proud to announce they are heading back to the states for their "Back From The Gulag Tour" with co-headliners AFTER THE BURIAL. On May 10th the tour will kick off in Sacramento and will make stops in Atlanta, Toronto, and Chicago prior to concluding in Portland, Oregon on June 18th. Joining the bands for the 32-date trek are CURRENTS and BRAND OF SACRIFICE.

THY ART IS MURDER will be touring in support of their earth-scorching fifth record, Human Target. The album was produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Will Putney at Graphic Nature Audio in Belleville, NJ.

General admission tickets are now on sale!

Confirmed dates for THY ART IS MURDER's co-headlining tour with AFTER THE BURIAL and special guests CURRENTS and BRAND OF SACRIFICE are:
5/10/2022 Ace Of Spades - Sacramento, CA
5/11/2022 The Catalyst - Santa Cruz, CA
5/13/2022 The Belasco - Los Angeles, CA
5/14/2022 The Observatory - Santa Ana, CA
5/15/2022 Nile Theater - Mesa, AZ
5/17/2022 Amplified Live - Dallas, TX
5/18/2022 Empire Garage - Austin, TX
5/20/2022 Orpheum - Tampa, FL
5/21/2022 Underbelly - Jacksonville, FL
5/22/2022 Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
5/24/2022 Arizona Pete's - Greensboro, NC
5/25/2022 Soundstage - Baltimore, MD
5/26/2022 TLA - Philadelphia, PA
5/27/2022 Anthology - Rochester, NY
5/28/2022 The Palladium - Worchester, Ma
5/29/2022 Irving Plaza - New York, NY
5/31/2022 Club Soda - Montreal, QC CANADA
6/01/2022 The Opera House Toronto, ON CANADA
6/02/2022 London Music Hall - London, ON CANADA
6/03/2022 St. Andrew's Hall - Detroit, MI
6/04/2022 House Of Blues - Cleveland, OH
6/05/2022 Roxian Theater - Pittsburgh, PA
6/07/2022 Elevation - Grand Rapids, MI
6/08/2022 Piere's - FT. Wayne, IN
6/09/2022 The King Of Clubs - Columbus, OH
6/10/2022 House Of Blues - Chicago, IL
6/11/2022 Skyway Theater - Minneapolis, MN
6/12/2022 Pop's - Sauget, IL
6/14/2022 Summit Music Hall - Denver, CO
6/15/2022 The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
6/17/2022 The Crocodile - Seattle, WA
6/18/2022 Bossanova Ballroom - Portland, OR

THY ART IS MURDER is:
C.J. McMahon |
Vocals
Sean Delander | Rhythm Guitar
Kevin Butler | Bass Guitar
Jesse Beahler | Drums
Andy Marsh | Lead Guitar