Shit’s getting real out there in the world lately, so what better way to throw a middle finger to some of the more toxic parts of our society than to blast the latest track from thrash/hardcore band Extinction A.D., titled “Epidemic Of Mutation”?
This new track is yet another single off their forthcoming album To The Detested, which will be released on August 16 via Unique Leader Records.
As you’ll hear in the video below, the track has a big “throw yourself into the pit and let out your frustrations” mood attached to it. It’s chunky, it’s pissed off, and according to the band, it’s all about the bullshit we all face these days.
“We always love working in dynamics in a song and Epidemic is us taking that to the extreme. Combining the most ripping of riffs and an ultra hooky chorus while remaining so heavy is what’s really been getting us off on this record. Throwing in some real stompy things and not being afraid of the quieter parts in conjunction with that has been real exciting and expressive with this song.
“Lyrically, we’re always on the frustration tip which only matches the music but in 2024 more and more people look past the lyrics element. ‘Shut up and play!’ is more prevalent than reading into what your listening to. The whole world is like that now. The media barely has to lie to us anymore. Three people can read the same synopsis of an event and mold it however they want it to fit their narrative. Some people like to keep that under wraps for fear of alienation despite their world view being based around alienating others. Sometimes I’m so overwhelmed by this that I absorb it and throw my hands up. ‘What the fuck can I even do about anything? What the fuck can anyone do about anything?!’ The mutation of fact becoming alterable narrative is the ultimate epidemic.”
Basically, we’re all fucked because people want to fit whatever’s happening around them into whatever narrative they believe. No need for facts or honesty when everything’s up for grabs and nothing is real. Man, do I feel that.
To The Detested will be released on August 16 via Unique Leader Records, but you can preorder your copy today. You can also find live tour dates listed below.
Extinction A.D. To the Detested Track Listing
- Desperate Grasp
- Escape From New York
- Epidemic Of Mutation
- Apocalypse Rising
- Impervious (Unrepentant)- feat. Matthew Kiichi Heafy
- Fill The Void
- Burnt Sienna
- Shepherding Swine
- Behind The Veil Of Sanctity
- The Cure Or The Cause
Detested America 2024 Tour Dates
8/30 – Providence, RI @ Alchemy*
8/31 – Montague, MA @ RPM Fest*
9/1 – Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar
9/2 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
9/3 – Indianapolis, IN @ Healer
9/4 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies
9/5 – Cave Rock, IL @ Full Terror Assault*
9/6 – Evansville, IN @ Damsels
9/7 – New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground
9/8 – Amityville, NY @ AMH
*Extinction A.D. only
