News•October 19, 2023 11:00 AM ET•5,087 views

Texas In July announce EP, share first new body of work in 9 years

Alejandro Zapata

Official press release:

Today, metalcore act Texas In July announce Without Reason, the band's first new body of music in nine years. The five song EP is set for release November 17th on Equal Vision Records and is available for preorder HERE. After returning in June with the release of single "False Divinity," Texas In July now shares "Put To Death," continuing to showcase the band - J.T. Cavey (vocals), Adam Gray (drums), Ben Witkowski (bass), Chris Davis (guitar), and Christian Royer (guitar) - penchant for writing incredibly heavy and riff-filled metalcore. On the track, aggressive vocals move from clear to guttural, rapid-fire drum work crosses massive sounding guitars leading into an intense breakdown, and the whole thing ends with lyrics that are primed to make for a fan-favorite shout-along.

Pre-order the new Texas In July EP here.

Bassist Ben Witkowski shared the following:

'Put To Death' is in its own world. It's darker and faster and was written differently than the rest of the songs on the EP. It is relentless and in your face, with a wild black metal-sounding chorus - hearing a range from JT that has never been recorded and the fastest double bass Adam has ever tracked. It's an uncanny change of pace that we all love.
The song itself is about following the leader instead of carving your path—the result of conforming to ordinariness and not seeking what is most important to you.

Working with Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland at Atrium Audio in Lancaster, PA, Texas In July have crafted five striking songs (tracklist below) that show their resilience and artistry. The EP is relentlessly heavy, cut through by soaring choruses and dream-like melodic moments that offer an innovative sound. With the release of Without Reason, Texas In July are cementing themselves as a band that is a must listen for metal fans new and old.