Unearth premiere new single, confirm Ken Susi's exit
"It simply came time for Unearth and Ken to take a break from working together."
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Official press release:
On album number eight, The Wretched; The Ruinous, Unearth not merely continues to amp-up their metal meets hardcore intensities, but they also exceed themselves with a record that incorporates elements of classic Unearth offerings dating back to 2004's "breakthrough" The Oncoming Storm, while exploring beyond the recent back-to-basics promise of 2018's Extinction(s). For Unearth's founding mainstays, Trevor Phipps and guitarist Buz McGrath, it feels like the beginning of a new chapter.
Vocalist Trevor Phipps shared
Buz took the entire pandemic to write these songs. He pushed himself to get out of his comfort zone and explore what UNEARTH is, both past and present. Buz adding these new elements and killer song structures inspired me to be more diverse vocally. The Wretched; the Ruinous is still UNEARTH, but it's also the most dynamic record we've ever done.
'Mother Betrayal' is an ominous banger heavily laden with the melodic death metal, thrash and metallic hardcore combination that has signified our sound since the beginning. It kicks up the aggression and ferocity beyond previous recordings while also veering into new territories musically, vocally and structurally. 'Mother Betrayal' is a warning that we are smashing past multiple ecological tipping points caused by our dependence on fossil fuels that will forever alter life on our planet. "Mother Betrayal" is the second single from the upcoming album The Wretched; The Ruinous, dropping May 5, 2023. Unearth's previous single, title track "The Wretched; The Ruinous" premiered on Sirius XM Liquid Metal, and has spent a monumental three weeks in the number one spot on "The Devil's Dozen.
Teaming again with Extinction(s) producer, Will Putney (Body Count, Thy Art Is Murder), the goal was simple: create the definitive Unearth record. From the scathing title track opener to the explosive "Cremation of the Living", the brooding "Mother Betrayal" to the album's riff-violent closer, "Theaters of War", The Wretched; The Ruinous is Unearth pulling out all the stops.
Phipps continues:
There's certain songs where you can really hear the band's hardcore roots," explains Trevor. "The track 'Dawn of the Militant' is a true mix of metal and heavy hardcore, that to me define what the term 'metalcore' truly is. For the bulk of this record though, the metal, aggression, and technicality are reminiscent of our Watchers of Rule (2014) album. All of the ingredients of UNEARTH are present on these songs, but the band continues to explore new territories as writers and players.
The Wretched; The Ruinous is a turning point moment for Unearth. It's the first album in their canon recorded without guitarist Ken Susi, who mutually parted with the band in 2022.
Phipps speaking on Susi departing:
It simply came time for Unearth and Ken to take a break from working together. He'll always be a large part of the story of this band, and we wish him the best on all of his endeavors"
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Post CommentSo, I'm guessing no more beer bongs on stage
lol at Ken Susi quitting Unearth to join f*cking As I Lay Dying. He'll make more money sure, but now he's like Tim Lambesis little errand boy instead of his own band.
Look at that handsome motherf*cker in the back left...
But will this album sell 6 million copies? If not, why even bother?
Ken probably got sick of hearing all the constant global warming horseshit from Trevor. People have predicting climate doom since the 70s you numbskull. the prophecies never materialize, and the zealots make a ton of money off their preaching. the planet is fine. "our dependence on fossil fuels" ...you got a better idea genius?
I like this song. So does my boy Michael J Goo.
Ken probably got sick of hearing all the constant global warming horseshit from Trevor. People have predicting climate doom since the 70s you numbskull. the prophecies never materialize, and the zealots make a ton of money off their preaching. the planet is fine. ^couldn't make it past 11th grade. Does manual labor and lives for the weekend/vacation because his job/life sucks. Doesn't understand science. Breathes through mouth.
this was an obvious. AILD headlines and sells out venues at a HOB level. the last of UE should remain on good terms with Tim and Ken so they can open for said future tours and join money train
"Ken probably got sick of hearing all the constant global warming horseshit from Trevor. People have predicting climate doom since the 70s you numbskull. the prophecies never materialize, and the zealots make a ton of money off their preaching. the planet is fine." (looks around) huh, you really think that? It's fine? Nothing weird going on, huh? Tell me you f*ck your sister while watching Hannity without telling me.
"rick____tocchet 1 hour ago Susi leaves and Unearth goes woke about climate change. Lol. Whatever." Did your mom have any kids who weren't deprived of oxygen during birth??
Tim has staying power. even in peak woke liberal era.
Did your mom have any kids who weren't deprived of oxygen during birth?? ^^^^^ Did you ever write some new material?
Ken's got a day job and whatever Timmy L is paying him probably ain't that much more than what he was making in Unearth. He wants guys who he doesn't have to pay too much so he can afford to pay his security detail.
Damn they've been around that long and only put out 8 records? Feels like there should have been more. Anyways, they look old and I'm surprised anyone cares anymore.
ever notice how these metal dudes always look unhappy and unhealthy? maybe cut your hair and eat some real food - not beer 24/7.
Ken Sushi is at The PRP replying to comments if anybody is interested.
Did your mom have any kids who weren't deprived of oxygen during birth?? ^^^^^ Did you ever write some new material? Never used that one before, actually.
Is the dude from Warthog taking over kens spot or what
nothing more nauseating than these try-hard climate zealots
anonymous 2 hours ago "Ken probably got sick of hearing all the constant global warming horseshit from Trevor. People have predicting climate doom since the 70s you numbskull. the prophecies never materialize, and the zealots make a ton of money off their preaching. the planet is fine." (looks around) huh, you really think that? It's fine? Nothing weird going on, huh? Tell me you f*ck your sister while watching Hannity without telling me. Go ahead and switch off your lights and go back to living by a campfire then you fckin dweeb
"Go ahead and switch off your lights and go back to living by a campfire then you fckin dweeb" Way to tell me you're missing the entire point you f*cking dumb, fox news worshipping, mouth breathing dipshit.
Ken owns a karate school in my town. He regularly gets so drunk you can peek in the window at night and see him passed out on the mats.
global warming is cyclical throughout earth's history. human impact had not moved the needle. someone slept during principles of climatology.
Climate change= spring, summer, fall, winter. They're called seasons. Retarded ass liberals. Beep boop beep boop.
^ retards house he rents is covered in algae and has no clue as to why that is.
nothing after stings was worth f*cking listening to, it was just marketed metal to tardf*cks. trevor saw what lamb of god did and instantly changed the band to get paid.
Ken realized at 40 something he doesn't need to beg on Instagram to open up for bury your dead at 200 capacity venues with unearth. He's going to be shredding at house of blues soon with everything on the rider laid out
"^ retards house he rents is covered in algae and has no clue as to why that is." ^"Tolerant" liberal everyone. "Ableist" piece of shit.
Hopefully he isn't from New York. He might come here and kick my ass. As long as I don't give him my Gmail I should be good. 😂
rick____tocchet 21 hours ago Susi leaves and Unearth goes woke about climate change. Lol. Whatever. Hey rick/dumbass- I don't know what f*cking rock you've been living under, but unearth has always had liberal politics infused in its music and lyrics. The oncoming storm is literally an anti climate change record. It rallies against conservative politics and is literally a progressive political metalcore record. I know you're illiterate and stupid, which is why you never were able to understand those lyrics, but u thought you should know.
rick____tocchet 21 hours ago Susi leaves and Unearth goes woke about climate change. Lol. Whatever. Hey rick/dumbass- I don't know what f*cking rock you've been living under, but unearth has always had liberal politics infused in its music an... ^this. The song black hearts now reign is written about people like rick and the shitty politicians he supports.
Those who deny climate change are transphobic, unvaccinated, and don't support Ukraine
^So basically common sense, logical sort of people who don't support something because the media establishment told them to. Gotcha.
"^So basically common sense, logical sort of people who don't support something because the media establishment told them to. Gotcha." Do you not support the current thing? Anyone who doesn't support the current thing isn't a friend of mine.👰🏻♂️😷🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💉🇺🇦
Hey shit bird^ your cartmanesque jokes from 2015 are stupid. Cut your balls off and f*ck yourself
"Those who deny climate change are transphobic, unvaccinated, and don't support Ukraine…" Absolutely! Watch 'Ukraine on Fire' and let's check out Hunter Biden's laptop. 3 billion dollars given to Ukraine? Biden is president. 1+1=2 Covid vaccines are a social control experiment (untested). Billions of dollars to pharmaceutical companies who own the health of the public. Covid vaccines actually don't prevent a thing (boosters included). Eat real food and exercise a few days a week. My body my choice or your body my choice? Weather and climate aren't the same thing just like a penis and a vagina.
Omg!! ^ everybody!!! This guy is smarter than all of us! I for one am privileged to be among the first U.S citizens to hear the truth. If only the whole world went on lambgoat to listen to this guy, a true patriot, who sees things for what they really are.... I can't believe the leading Scientists and Scholars got it so wrong. They need to do what this guy did!!!! Use his brain to ignore reality to serve up a hot take that justifies his alpha personality. So based, so blessed that this man was able to take reality and translate it through a kaleidoscope so he could tell us what's REALLY going on
Exercise and healthy eating is for fat phobic white males.
^sounds like you've been watching too many fox anchors who actually and provably lie to you yo make money off you're lack of critical thinking.
Unearth goes so hard. With or without Ken, shit rules.
"^sounds like you've been watching too many fox anchors who actually and provably lie to you yo make money off you're lack of critical thinking." No I saw this on the always reliable CNN. I go there for honest news You can depend on.
Liberal here, I stand for the current thing. #mencangetpregnant
Rockers singing about issues they have no way of affecting. Oh yeah, bunch of govt officials care about some bloated guys screaming into microphones. Sooooo deep bro. Communist Jesse STYG vibes
"No I saw this on the always reliable CNN. I go there for honest news You can depend on." Your comment is bullshit and here's why- There is no CNN equivalent of their anchors openly lying about a presidential election while privately discussing how what they are saying are actual lies just to keep the stock price and viewership up. I know you're trying to go for the whole 'CNN is biased too bruh' argument, but there is a difference between having a left wing bias, which CNN definitely does, and actually lying intentionally to your viewers while privately acknowledging that what they were saying is bullshit- which FOX actually did. You're trying to make a false equivalence- you've been educated.
Trump's numbers are looking good. He continues to rise in the polls. Hope you libcucks are prepared for an assf*cking in 2024. Make Libtards Cry More in 2024.
What kind of world has been created by trumps politics where his supporters want to assf*ck their enemies??? This is the rise of modern us authoritarianism and If you think liberals are the only target then you're in for A rude Awakening. Trump is in the same place on the political spectrum as mussolini. Get ready for your own ass f*cking
Funny to think that IS what's actually going on! Fox News and/or CNN, take your pick… Covid vaccines don't work which is funding big pharma and our government is corrupt and in bed with Ukraine. Seems pretty straightforward? The new Unearth rules too, stoked!
"The song black hearts now reign is written about people like rick and the shitty politicians he supports." Make a list of politicians that aren't shitty
^^^ Agreed^^^ Isn't it ironic that congressional members have stock in Pfizer and mandate a vaccine that they aren't mandated to take (and haven't)? Read that again...
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Susi leaves and Unearth goes woke about climate change. Lol. Whatever.