Post-metal outfit Neurosis have announced their surprise return, unveiling a brand new album in “An Undying Love For A Burning World“. Previously that outfit came to an end in 2022, when vocalist/guitarist Scott Kelly admitted to abusing his wife and children. His actions were publicly condemned by his bandmates.
This surprise return finds Aaron Turner of SUMAC, Isis, Old Man Gloom, etc. fame stepping in as the newest member.
Speaking of their return, the band offered:
“We need this, perhaps more than ever, and we suspect we are not alone. The trials and tribulations in our personal lives and as a band, combined with simply trying to navigate the insanity of our society, with the stress, anxiety, and isolation that come with it can be excruciating. Add to that the existential confusion and sorrow of the climate crisis and the sixth mass extinction.
It is enough to cause you to completely lose your mind if you can’t find release or catharsis. This strange emotionally charged music has always been our method of trying to survive this and this is what we’ve always been singing about. When you have spent a lifetime engaged with these energies and utilizing this form of expression to purge and purify, it feels detrimental to our well-being to let it sit idle and neglected. This was now or never.”
Speaking of bringing on Turnerthe band commented, “He came straight out of the gate contributing, writing and presenting ideas. His energy matches ours perfectly. It’s as if he was always meant to be there.” The man himself added:
“From the moment I first heard Neurosis over 30 years ago, I felt this was the music my heart and mind had been seeking but not yet heard. Now after many years traveling along various musical paths of my own, the singular sound and spirit embodied by Neurosis continues to speak to the depths of my being. It is an honor and a true pleasure to have been welcomed so warmly into a band that not only shaped my perspective on the limitless possibilities of music – but has lived and exemplified the necessity of upholding creative integrity and camaraderie above all else.”
You can obtain pre-orders for physical copies of that record via music.neurotrecordings.com/burning_world.opr and stream it below. Additionally, the group have signed on for the opening date of this year’s ‘Fire In The Mountains‘ festival, which will be held July 23rd to 26th at the Red Eagle Campground in East Glacier, MT. Guitarist/vocalist Steve Von Till, who also serves on the board of the Firekeepers Alliance who help oversee that festival, said of that return to the stage:
“I cannot think of a more appropriate environment for us to return to the stage. Last year’s ‘Fire In The Mountains‘ festival was the most profound music event I have ever been a part of. The weekend took on a healing, cathartic ceremonial nature that is difficult to put into words. Using emotionally heavy music to build community and collectively stare darkness in the eye is something we have always believed in, but using it to directly address the heartbreaking reality of suicide, grief, loss and trauma is taking it to another level.”
