A Deliberate Detonation: The Armed's New Album Rages Against a Broken World
THE FUTURE IS HERE AND EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED
The Armed Unleash THE FUTURE IS HERE AND EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED
The Armed has never been a band to play it safe, but their latest album, THE FUTURE IS HERE AND EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED, feels like a deliberate detonation. Dropping on August 1st via Sargent House, this record is a pivot from the pop-infused chaos of their previous work, Perfect Saviors. Gone are the more melodic detours; in their place is a grinding, unapologetic sonic assault that hearkens back to the band's metallic hardcore roots while still pushing their unique brand of maximalist noise to its breaking point.
The new album is a thrilling, two-minute-long wrecking ball of sound. It's a furious, cathartic listen that captures the collective frustration of a world teetering on the edge. Vocalist Tony Wolski described the record as "music for a statistically wealthy population that somehow can't afford food or medicine," a sentiment that pulses through every blistering, feedback-drenched track. The album's sprawling cast of contributors, including musicians like Ken Szymanskiand Patrick Shiroishi, adds to the sense of controlled chaos, creating a layered and deeply unsettling soundscape.
Complementing this sonic onslaught is the new video for "Sharp Teeth," which offers a disquieting visual journey into the band's psyche. The video marks the return of the enigmatic figure Dan Greene and is packed with cryptic allusions and easter eggs, including a nod to performance artist Marina Abramović. The song itself is a perfect microcosm of the album's sound: a grinding, maximalist piece of industrial punk that feels both completely unhinged and meticulously crafted.
In support of this new era of destruction, The Armed has announced a run of tour dates across North America. Expect these shows to be just as chaotic and exhilarating as the new album itself. The band is set to tear through cities, starting with Cambridge, MA, on August 14th and wrapping up the year in their hometown of Detroit, MI. It's clear that with THE FUTURE IS HERE AND EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED, The Armed isn't just making a statement—they're starting a war.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
August 14: Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
August 15: New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
August 16: Washington, DC @ The Atlantis
September 16: Seattle, WA @ Substation
September 17: Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
September 19: San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop
September 20: Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy Theatre
December 12: Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
December 13: Detroit, MI @ El Club
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