Vital D-beat unit Disfear has announced an important final statement with the news of their next full length, The Final Nail. A testament to the spirit and skill of departed members, vocalist Tomas Lindberg and drummer extraordinaire Marcus Andersson, the album marks the final collaborative effort of the band prior to the tragic passing of the foundational members.No stranger to significant loss, Disfear lost bassist Henrik Frykman in 2011 following a bout with cancer.
Coming up on a year since the passing of pioneering vocalist Tomas Lindberg, Disfear was dealt another massive blow. Earlier this month, drummer Marcus Anderrson succumb to a four-year battle with glioblastoma - an aggressive form of brain cancer. While Anderrson was already enduring his battle with cancer, work on what would be The Final Nail had already begun back in 2023. Though Lindberg would receive his diagnosis just a year later, the collective always maintained the current collection of songs would see the light of day.
The band framed how seismic loss has galvanized Disfear. "Struggle, pain, and loss. Since Live the Storm we have now lost 3 members of our band to cancer - Henrik, Tomas, and most recently Marcus. While we lost Henrik shortly after Live the Storm, Tomas and Marcus stayed active with us and were part of our new album, The Last Nail, which we’re announcing today. Written over the past 14 years and recorded during the past 3 years, we’ve been actively preparing The Last Nail over the course of the last year."
The band also explained the importance of releasing the collection of new music in honor of their fallen brothers. "While our dear friends and bandmates Tomas, passed over a year ago and Marcus, only a few short weeks ago, they both wanted this record to come out as quickly as possible. Before Marcus passed, he saw a final copy of the album, and we wish to share the same joy it brought him, with you. Tomas and Marcus were extremely proud of their performances on this album, as we all are, and we invite you to hear their final performances on The Last Nail."
The remaining core of Disfear recall the last time everyone was together and emphasize how the latest album is intended to honor those that have passed. "In April of 2024, during our last session together, we had a wonderful time. We didn’t think of the dark stuff. These were times of laughter. Robert Samsonowitz shot the last photos of The Last Nail line-up together at the studio. We will always cherish those times. The Last Nail will be released on November 20th via Relapse Records. Marcus, Tomas, and Henrik, this one is for you."
Paired with the announcement of the new album, Disfear have shared the roaring first single, "Early Graves". From the charging percussion, aggressive guitars and the poignant lyrical introspect of Lindberg, the track sets the bar for an essential finale from one of the giants of the genre.
The Last Nail, the new album from Disfear arrives November 20th via Relapse Records. Order the release - HERE
