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Extortionist are laying the final plans for the October 10th release of their new album, Stare Into The Seething Wounds, via Unique Leader Records. As part of the process, they have just dropped their latest single, “The Break I Couldn’t Mend,” along with an official video. Watch it in the article below and read more from the band.
Pre-order Stare Into The Seething Wounds here: https://orcd.co/stareintotheseethingwounds
Extortionist comments: “We are extremely excited to be releasing “The Break I Couldn’t Mend.” We feel that this is one of the highlights on the new record and captures both aspects of Extortionist’s sound perfectly.”
While known for their harrowing metal 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?
The previously released single, “Cycle Of Sin,” can also be heard here: https://youtu.be/0jpSh_K5Wu8
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 various genres, the band has toured with the likes of Lorna Shore, Attila, and Bodysnatcher — but also, has supported artists such as KING810. Now, shortly after Stare Into the Seething Wounds‘ release, Extortionist will support Fox Lake across the PNW – see below for all dates.
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
Extortionist online:
https://www.extortionist.co/
https://www.instagram.com/extortionistnw/
https://www.facebook.com/ExtortionistNW/
https://www.youtube.com/@ExtortionistNW