On October 10th, American deathcore/metalcore band, Extortionist, are set to release their new album, Stare Into The Seething Wounds, via Unique Leader Records. They have just dropped the record’s first single, “Cycle Of Sin,” along with an official music video. Watch it in the article below and read more from Extortionist.
Pre-order Stare Into The Seething Wounds here: https://orcd.co/stareintotheseethingwounds
Extortionist comments: “We are thrilled to announce the release of “Cycle of Sin.” The debut single off of our upcoming record titled Stare Into The Seething Wounds. This record is a vulnerable and brutally honest depiction of unprocessed trauma and the results of leaving your wounds untended.”
While known for their harrowing “deathcore” inspired sound that they began playing in their inception, Extortionist matures into their final form with this upcoming record, by invoking a fresh, and intentionally unique sound.
Stare Into The Seething Wounds tracklisting:
01 Stare Into The Seething Wounds
02 Aftermath Of Broken Glass
03 The Break I Couldn’t Mend
04 Starve
05 Submit To Skin
06 Cycle Of Sin
07 No Safety
08 Dopamine
09 Lobotomize Me
10 Detriment
11 Low Roads
12 Invisible Scars (Part II)
13 Do You See It?
Extortionist is the raw, relentless pulse of the Pacific Northwest—a band born in the shadow of rain-soaked evergreens by way of Coeur D’Alene. Forged from the grime of the PNW’s rural landscape and the quiet fury of coastal solitude, Extortionist channels haunting harmonies in the likes of Alice in Chains while fully capturing the visceral aggression of Slipknot – creating a sound that is both familiar and fiercely their own.
While many artists attempt to replicate the iconic sound of the 90s grunge and 00s metal, very few raise the bar to where Extortionist’s album, Stare Into the Seething Wounds, will take you. Weaving heavy riffs, layered vocals, and daunting cadences together, their music crafts a brooding atmosphere that feels like a weight in one’s chest.
Known for their historic influence on metalcore and deathcore genres, the band has toured with the likes of Lorna Shore, Attila, and Bodysnatcher — but also, has supported artists in the nu-metal space such as KING810. Now, shortly after Stare Into the Seething Wounds‘ release, Extortionist will support Fox Lake across the PNW.
Extortionist tour dates
w/ Fox Lake:
Oct. 16, 2025 – Eugene, OR @ Wandering Goat
Oct. 17, 2025 – Portland, OR @ High Limit
Oct. 18, 2025 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon (Funhouse)
Extortionist line-up:
Ben Hoagland – Vocals
Clayton Blue – Guitar
Riker Morrow – Bass / Vocals
Vince Alvarez – Drums
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