UNDEROATH share new single ‘Teeth’
Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine
Having already had a successful career spanning over 2 decades and currently celebrating 20 years of their iconic album ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety’, it would be easy for Underoath to sit back and play things safe, however that is not who they are, or who they have ever been, and today they launch a new era of the band with brand new single “Teeth”. The song is a super experimental track that utilises samples, electronic drums, floaty synths and beautiful melodies before exploding with huge drums, distorted riffs and aggressive vocals. It’s a great contrast that works well and still maintains those underlying Underoath qualities.
Speaking on the new song, vocalist Spencer Chamberlain says “With our new track ‘Teeth,’ we dove into a pretty exciting territory for me—something I’ve always wanted to explore with this band but never felt was possible. It almost has a vibe reminiscent of classic hip-hop samples or something that LINKIN PARK might have done, which I find so cool. I never imagined we’d actually pull it off in an Underoath song, but it came together so naturally. Lyrically, the song puts you in a scenario of predator and prey, and in this case, I’m the prey. I’m challenging the other person to confront their cannibalistic nature, explaining to me what it feels like to tear through my life as I bleed out in front of them.”
For his role in the track’s creation, guitarist Timothy McTague says “One thing we keep coming back to as we embark on this new chapter of the band is just lean in. Nothing is “not us” and I think we remembered we can do whatever the fuck we want, Instead of trying to write a specific type of song…we just let it write itself. I think the really difficult and meaningful work as an artist is knowing when to get out of the way and creativity is sometimes letting the song write itself and not trying to mould it into something it isn’t. Now, more than ever, I personally think that song shave an identity and almost a soul if you let them and that’s what “Teeth” is to me.”
Listen to ‘Teeth’ here:
Underoath have plans for a full album release via MNRK Heavy in 2025. Last year, the band shared stand-alone singles, “Lifeline (Drowning)” and “Let Go.”
