Metalcore legends Underoath have unveiled a new song, “Teeth.”. The song’s a lush, boundary-pushing glimpse into the beloved band’s new era. Their signature, exploratory and evocative synthesizer experimentation is on full-display, accompanied by dance-driven drum programming and complimented by flowing vocals. Heaviness and aggression combine for a juxtaposition emblematic of the band’s innovation.
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.”
Lyrics:
Feels like I’m dreaming and I know what happens next
Caught in the deep end with your hands around my neck
Hang on, help ain’t coming
My screams are silent, no sound
Slow down, I can’t keep running
Saw this coming, should’ve saw this coming
You come alive every single bite
Flesh in your mouth, smile out of spite
How’s it taste? Can’t be your first time
Hang me outside till I’m left bone dry
Fading fast, I can barely see
Blood in your mouth, don’t you look happy?
Bury me where your secrets sleep
What’s it taste like when you’re lying through your teeth?
Feels like forever since I had an ounce of hope
Want it to be over but I’m learning how to cope
Hold on, I ain’t ready
One breath, no chance, hold steady
Time’s up, can’t keep running
Saw this coming, should’ve saw this coming
You come alive every single bite
Flesh in your mouth, smile out of spite
How’s it taste? Can’t be your first time
Hang me outside till I’m left bone dry
Fading fast, I can barely see
Blood in your mouth, don’t you look happy?
Bury me where your secrets sleep
What’s it taste like when you’re lying through your teeth?
I don’t even care if there’s skin left on the bone
I don’t even care if you let me die alone
Tell me what it tastes like
Tell me how you sleep
Tell me all about it while you’re lying through your teeth
Lying through your teeth
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 mold it into something it isn’t. Now, more than ever, I personally think that songs have an identity and almost a soul if you let them and that’s what “Teeth” is to me.”
Last year, the band shared stand-alone singles, “Lifeline (Drowning)” and “Let Go,” alongside an acoustic version, which received acclaim from Revolver, Alternative Press and Kerrang.
Next week, the band are embarking on the They’re Only Chasing Safety 20th Anniversary Tour. All dates can be seen below.
Underoath Tour Dates:
09/18/24 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa * (SOLD OUT)
09/20/24 – New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square *
09/21/24 – New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square *
09/22/24 – Wallingford, CT @ The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre *
09/24/24 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE *
09/26/24 – Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall *
09/27/24 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium *
09/28/24 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live! * (SOLD OUT)
09/29/24 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA! Live *
10/01/24 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore *
10/02/24 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre *
10/04/24 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Ballroom at The Rave *
10/05/24 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant *
10/06/24 – Birmingham, AL @ Furnace Fest
10/08/24 – Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre *
10/09/24 – St. Paul, MN @ Myth Live *
10/11/24 – Denver, CO @ Summit * (SOLD OUT)
10/12/24 – Denver, CO @ Summit * (SOLD OUT)
10/13/24 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex *
10/15/24 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo *
10/16/24 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall * (SOLD OUT)
10/17/24 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall * (SOLD OUT)
10/19/24 – Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young (SOLD OUT)
10/20/24 – Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young
10/21/24 – Ventura, CA @ Ventura Theater
10/22/24 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory * (SOLD OUT)
10/23/24 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory * (SOLD OUT)
10/25/24 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades * (SOLD OUT)
10/26/24 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades *
10/27/24 – San Diego, CA @ Soma * (SOLD OUT)
10/28/24 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre *
10/30/24 – Dallas, TX @ Southside Ballroom *
11/18/24 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater * (SOLD OUT)
11/19/24 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston *
11/20/24 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom *
11/22/24 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works *
11/23/24 – Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavillion *
11/24/24 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed *
11/26/24 – West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom *
11/27/24 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center *
11/29/24 – Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe *
11/30/24 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre and Ballroom *
12/01/24 – Toronto, ON @ History * (SOLD OUT)
12/03/24 – Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks *
12/04/24 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom *
12/06/24 – Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater *
12/08/24 – Richmond, VA @ The National *
12/09/24 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel * (SOLD OUT)
12/10/24 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte * (SOLD OUT)
12/12/24 – Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle *
12/13/24 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live * (SOLD OUT)
12/14/24 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live * (SOLD OUT)
12/15/24 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live * (SOLD OUT)
12/16/24 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Live *
* = Performing (tocs) in its Entirety + Fan Voted Set; special guests Static Dress
Underoath reinvents the balance between chaos and harmony with each successive release.
Their compositions, conjured from creative tension, become iconoclastic anthems. Even when the band almost combusts, the crackling energy coalesces into something deeply resonant for millions.
Their pair of gold albums and three Grammy nominations stand in stark defiance of the idea of commercial compromise. The Underoath catalog weaponizes noise, aggression, and ambiance as skillfully as melody. The combination of heaviness and headiness found on Define the Great Line makes it the only record of its kind to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
The heart of their sound, which delivers naked vulnerability with thrilling force and cinematic lushness, can be heard in generations of bands who’ve pursued their trail.
Walking an artistic tightrope between immersive access and isolationist otherness, Underoath owns the space between huge choruses and forward-thinking heaviness, both on record and onstage.
