Underoath drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie‘s The Almost has signed a deal with Fearless Records. A new album titled “Fear Caller” will be in stores on October 18th. For the interim, “Chokehold” has been picked as the first single from the release with a music video for it available below. Gillepsie spoke of the track:
“It’s a story of my childhood that really comes apart in the bridge discussing my father. The song essentially explains how I got to be the way I am. I need the chokehold to succeed. It’s one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written.”
Gillespie revealed that the desert played a part in inspiring the record, commenting:
“I have a romantic affinity for the desert. There are so many untold stories and hidden truths. The beginning of our thoughts and existence as a people happened out there. For me, it was a cathartic experience. It’s something I’ve never done. I needed to get out there with the ghosts and see what would happen.”
As for the album itself, he offered:
“It’s where I am as a person. I’m continually striving to be more honest in terms of my feelings, my music, and how I deal with things. I’m talking about each subject as a vignette. The stories are individual experiences. It’s truly the most honest I’ve ever been in songs.”
Pre-orders for the record are available now at this location.
