Gridiron‘s new studio album “Poetry From Pain” has been slated for a May 30th release date through Blue Grape Music. The rapcore outfit took shape during the pandemic with members of Never Ending Game, Simulakra and Scarab involved.
Vocalist Matthew Karll said of the track, “‘Mascot is about people who say they are going to do things and don’t follow through with them, no matter what it is.” Dan Centrone directed the below video that accompanies the song.
“Poetry From Pain” track listing:
01 – “26/9”
02 – “Mascot”
03 – “Army Of None”
04 – “Best Served Cold”
05 – “Tombstone”
06 – “Still Playin’ For Keeps” (Big Umbrella Remix) (feat. Daniel Son, Pro Dillinger & Jay Royale)
07 – “Copycat League”
08 – “Poetry From Pain” (feat. nothing, nowhere.)
09 – “Roses” (feat. Mike “TRUCK” Ryan)
10 – “Talk Real”
11 – “Paydirt”
12 – “Heavy Metal Money (Seen It All Before)” (feat. Big Body Bes)
You can find pre-orders through gridiron.lnk.to/PoetryFromPain. Gridiron‘s immediate live plans include:
04/11 Richmond, VA – United Blood
05/09 Chicago, IL – Metro (feat. Power Trip)
05/11 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
With Sanguisugabogg & 200 Stab Wounds:
05/14 Virginia Beach, VA – Peabody’s
05/15 Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern
05/16 Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre
05/17 Pensacola, FL – The Handlebar
05/18 Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub
05/20 Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
Gridiron:
05/31-06/01 Detroit, MI – Tied Down Detroit
