{"id":619338,"date":"2026-03-05T13:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metalinjection.net\/?p=619338"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:40:14","slug":"unearth-returns-to-metal-blade-records-new-music-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metalinjection.net\/news\/unearth-returns-to-metal-blade-records-new-music-in-2027","title":{"rendered":"UNEARTH Returns To Metal Blade Records, New Music In 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nearly three decades into a career that helped define American metalcore, <strong><a href=\"\/tag\/unearth\">Unearth<\/a><\/strong> are back with Metal Blade Records, the label that helped launch some of their most iconic albums. Known for fusing European death metal melodicism with thrash and hardcore, Unearth returns to their old stomping grounds with an eye toward heavier, boundary-pushing material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vocalist <strong>Trevor Phipps<\/strong> said, &#034;Getting another shot at working with Metal Blade Records feels nothing short of coming home. We truly got our best chance at making a life of creating music and touring during our first run with Metal Blade from 2004-2011\u2026 The music we&#039;re cooking is as heavy and boundary-pushing as we&#039;ve ever been, and we look forward to sharing it with you all in 2027.&#034;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guitarist <strong>Peter Layman<\/strong> echoed the sentiment: &#034;They gave us our start; now, they&#039;re part of our future. After fifteen years apart, we&#039;re back with Metal Blade, the home of some of our defining records\u2026 With the writing process well underway, we felt Metal Blade was the perfect fit for us and the direction we&#039;re headed.&#034;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal Blade Records A&amp;R <strong>Michael Faley<\/strong> added, &#034;It is an honor to have Unearth back in the Metal Blade family. Our history with the band includes some truly incredible moments in this label&#039;s catalog. 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