Nails, the Southern California grindcore, power-violence, and hardcore band, has finally announced their first album in eight years. Titled “Every Bridge Burning,” this highly anticipated fourth full-length album is set to be released on August 30th via Nuclear Blast Records. The album promises 10 tracks of unrelenting aggression, produced by Kurt Ballou at God City Studio, with artwork by Jef Whitehead.
Todd Jones, the founding vocalist and guitarist, continues to be the driving creative force behind the band. However, Nails has reemerged with a new lineup. Joining Jones are drummer Carlos Cruz from Warbringer, bassist Andrew Solis from Despise You and Apparition, and guitarist Shelby Lermo from Ulthar. This new ensemble is expected to bring a fresh yet equally intense energy to the band’s sound.
To give fans a taste of what’s to come, Nails has released a new single titled “Imposing Will.” The track is a brutal preview of the album’s relentless nature and is available for streaming now.
In addition to the album release, Nails has announced a tour that will lead up to their performance at this year’s New England Metal & Hardcore Fest in Worcester, MA. The tour will feature support from 200 Stab Wounds, Mammoth Grinder, and Tribal Gaze, making it a must-see event for fans of heavy music.
The tour dates are as follows:
– 09/11 Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount
– 09/12 Toronto, ON @ The Axis Club Theatre
– 09/13 Detroit, MI @ Tangent Gallery
– 09/14 Chicago, IL @ Avondale Music Hall
– 09/15 St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
– 09/16 Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
– 09/17 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
– 09/18 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
– 09/19 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
– 09/20 Brooklyn, NY @ The Brooklyn Monarch (with special guest Stabbed)
– 09/21 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Festival @ The Palladium
This tour is expected to be a high-energy, intense experience, showcasing the band’s new material and lineup. Fans can expect a mix of old favorites and new tracks from “Every Bridge Burning,” all delivered with the raw power and aggression that Nails is known for.
The announcement of the new album and tour has generated significant excitement among fans and the metal community. With a new lineup and fresh material, Nails is poised to make a powerful return to the stage and the studio.
For those who have been eagerly awaiting new music from Nails, the wait is almost over. “Every Bridge Burning” promises to be a brutal and intense addition to the band’s discography, and the upcoming tour is sure to be a memorable experience for all who attend.
