Call the Devil | ||||
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Released | August 9, 2024 | |||
Genre | Alternative metal, industrial metal, Nu metal | |||
Label | Napalm Records | |||
Producer | Steve Felton | |||
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Singles from Call the Devil | ||||
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Call the Devil is the upcoming ninth studio album by metal band Mushroomhead. It is set to be released on August 9, 2024. [1] [2] The album is considered a continuation of their experimental and alternative metal style from previous album A Wonderful Life, deviating from early nu metal influences to form a more accessible record. [3] It is the first album to feature guitarist Joe "Jenkins" Gaal, vocalist Scott Beck and drummer Aydin Kerr. In addition, it serves as the return of guitarist Dave "Gravy" Felton. It is produced by long-time member Steve "Skinny" Felton, mixed by Matt Wallace and mastered by Jacob Hansen. [4] The first single released was "Fall In Line" on June 13, 2024, followed by "Prepackaged" on July 10. [5]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Eye to Eye" | ||
2. | "Fall in Line" | Joe Gaal, Steve Felton | 04:44 |
3. | "Emptiness" | ||
4. | "We Don't Care" | ||
5. | "UIOP (A Final Repreieve)" | ||
6. | "Prepackaged" | Ryan Farrell, Steve Rauckhorst, S. Felton | 5:03 |
7. | "Decomposition" | ||
8. | "Grand Gesture" | ||
9. | "Hallelucination" | ||
10. | "Hideous" | ||
11. | "Torn in Two" | ||
12. | "Shame in a Basket" | ||
13. | "Doom Goose" |
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