Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 – Emerging metal force Swollen Teeth have returned with their brand new single, “Family,” (out now via Blowed Out Records) marking a bold new chapter following their explosive 2021 debut, their self-titled EP. Once again produced by Slipknot’s Sid Wilson and legendary producer Ross Robinson, “Family” continues the band’s trajectory of pushing boundaries within the heavy music landscape. Listen to “Family” here and watch the official music video here.
“New flowers bloom only once the wilted return to soil. This is our way of saying WELCOME to the world. FAMILY,” Swollen Teeth shares, encapsulating the essence of their new release—a powerful anthem of unity, rebirth, and the strength found in embracing one’s chosen family. The single carries forward the intensity of their debut, offering a cathartic experience for listeners and reinforcing the band’s message of creating a space for those who feel cast aside.
Sid Wilson, who has been a guiding force in the band’s sound adds, “Swollen Teeth, horns down movement. A safe space created to express and shed your feelings, and become a new, better version of yourself for your Family.” With Ross Robinson, expressing his admiration for the band, stating, “‘Family’ showcases the incredible empathy these guys possess. Their main concern is to be a place of safety and home for the ones who are or just feel thrown away. ST is a killer band with an amazing reason for ripping sick jams, I love that so much!”
Swollen Teeth burst onto the scene in 2021 with their self-titled EP, a visceral blend of brutality and raw emotion that garnered praise from heavy music outlets and fans alike. Singles “EMPTY“, “LETHAL” “CAR CRASH” and “SWOLLENTEETH” showcased their unpredictable, frenetic energy, which Revolver Magazine described as “brutal as hell.” with Metal Hammer enthusing that“there’s an air of grotesque nu metal nastiness that feels like a re-vamped take on the misanthropic nihilism of Iowa’s finest.” and Kerrang! musing “What’s really heavy, masked, mysterious, sounds like it was made by complete lunatics, and involves Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson and producer Ross Robinson?.” “Family” builds on the foundations laid by their 2021 EP, bringing forth a sound that is both more refined and more intense. The track captures Swollen Teeth‘s unique blend of aggressive riffs, gut-wrenching vocals, and atmospheric elements, creating a soundscape that is as haunting as it is empowering. With “Family,” Swollen Teeth invite listeners to join their journey, offering a sanctuary where raw emotion and collective strength thrive.
Swollen Teeth will take the stage at Knotfest Iowa this weekend, bringing the ferocity of “Family” to life in a performance that promises to be as unforgettable as their studio work. Fans can expect a high-octane show that captures the band’s ethos of unity and raw power. Information and tickets are available HERE.
ABOUT SWOLLEN TEETH
The sound, the look, the atmosphere, the lore. Swollen Teeth are as much a ritual as a performance, summoning primal ferocity in clouds of intrigue with a thundering rumble. Each musical outburst arrives shrouded in mystery, enveloped by a sense of dread, with passion and purpose. Heavy percussion, riffs, punk gang chants, dive bombs, turntables, breakdowns, shrieks, guttural screams, and powerfully unashamed anthemic melodies coalesce in Swollen Teeth. The collective absorbs the raw intensity of the most potent subculture and spits it back with a determined uniqueness. They’ve spent countless hours in the lab, lobbing out occasional missives online like Molotov cocktails. Each of the scattered, chopped up, and explosive clips unleashed to the world, culled from a handful of shadowy live appearances, built anticipation for the group’s inevitable ascension. They travel in our dimension but are not of it. This is otherworldly chaos without apology. /W\
Swollen Teeth Are
Megaa – Vocals / Sampler / Turntable
Sun – Vocals / Bass
Skutch – Drums
HOG – Guitar
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