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Showing Teeth dropped “Hellraiser,” their most ferocious single to date, screaming the biggest f*ck you to those who pontificate about God and religion, via Republic Records and Spinefarm.
Speaking about the single, their first new music since the rip roaring success of debut EP "A Fate Worse Than Loneliness" was released in September, they explain:
“‘Hellraiser' is about the rage I feel towards my upbringing and the suffering I faced by the hands of the very people claiming to hold the keys to heaven. These people swear on a bible and fearmonger in the name of God, pandering to people in my community, all the while, protecting p*dophiles and r*pists in power. Hell is very real, and the devil shows his face every time someone is hurt, assaulted, oppressed, or killed because of who they are."
“Hellraiser” is a deeply personal song pairing bludgeoning vocals with progressive riffs and deathcore-esque drums. And it’s a track I simply cannot stop listening to. The “Hellraiser” music video takes the message a step further. Showing Teeth uses a number of beautifully styled horror drag artists, something that has somehow become the antithesis of modern day Christianity.
Showing Teeth explains “it was important to me to include drag artists in the 'Hellraiser' video, because of the inspiration they give me in my writing, as well as to push back against the punishment drag art receives from Christian conservative media. I remember the first time I saw a horror drag artist, and it changed everything I knew about art; the contrast of the beauty and the gore felt like something I had been missing in the art I consumed. Horror drag has inspired so much in my music and my life."
Showing Teeth have seen a truly awe inspiring meteorite rise with their EP A FATE WORSE THAN LONELINESS surpassing 10 million streams, featuring “Labyrinth” as well as “Make It Out”, the latter a departure from their death/grindcore influences for something much more poignant and sombre, showing there is much more to see from this band.
Hot off the heels from a support slot on President's sold out tour of North America, Showing Teeth have received praise from Kerrang, Revolver, Metal Hammer and many more. This is one band you do not want to miss live!
Here is where you can catch Showing Teeth at upcoming festival in 2027:
5/6 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville
5/14 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
5/15 — Ocean City, MD — Boardwalk Rock
6/3 — Královec, Czechia — Rock for People
6/4 — Nuremberg, BY — Rock Im Park
6/5 — Nürburg, RP — Rock Am Ring
6/10 — Nickelsdorf, Burgenland — Nova Rock
6/19 — Neuhausen ob Eck, BW — Southside Festival
6/20 — Scheeßel, NDS — Hurricane Festival
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