Austin’s notorious blood-spitting, gimp-wearing chaos band Tear Dungeon dropped its the single “I’m Not Dead Yet”, the first preview of their 12-track album Squirm, as well as a wild music video to accompany the track. Squirm is the band’s sophomore album and will be available via Todo Records on October 2, 2026.

About the new song, vocalist Andrew Cashen explains, “This was one of the last songs we added to the album. I thought that we should write a one-chord song. ‘What is the simplest shit we can possibly write?’ was the assignment. It ended up being a two-chord song. About the lyrics, I am honestly surprised that I am still alive, fucking crazy.”

The official “I’m Not Dead Yet” music video was shot during the band’s wild eviction party at the now-closed DIY venue, The Ghost Cat Lounge. Fans arrived with baseball bats, sledgehammers, and crowbars, ready to help destroy the place. The band played in the garage while people gathered on the roof, making a hole and dropping into the pit below. During the show, they tore down entire sections of the house, leaving only the studs. This event cemented Tear Dungeon’s reputation as Austin’s most destructive and entertaining band.

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But the Ghost Cat Lounge demolition wasn’t a one-off; Tear Dungeon shows are always chaotic. One must see a live show to experience the full Tear Dungeon treatment. They have been kicked out of and banned from multiple venues. Venues cover their stages with plastic sheeting to protect their equipment from the thick, sticky fake blood that ends up everywhere. Crowds are encouraged to wear white as band members spit blood and launch blood-filled beer cans into the audience. There is always a group of fans in the audience willing to take a direct hit of a mouthful of blood spit onto their faces. And everyone wonders if this will be the show that singer Andrew will fall and break bones as he climbs structures, hangs from rafters, and dives into the audience.

A Tear Dungeon show ends with a cacophony of noise and any nearby items being thrown into the audience — equipment, trash cans, people.

Seeing a live show is essential to appreciate the full Tear Dungeon experience. They are slowly rolling out local Austin shows, with an album tour to follow. Follow the band on Instagram for show announcements.