New SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Album In The Works? Frontman MIKE MUIR Comments — Loaded Radio

Mike Muir says a new SUICIDAL TENDENCIES album is something the band are “leaning towards”

While at a press conference at this year’s Hellfest in Clisson, France, frontman Mike Muir discussed whether there was a plan in place for a new SUICIDAL TENDENCIES album in the near future. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “When we did the last record [of all-new material], it was ‘World Gone Mad’ in 2016, I kind of said, it sounds bad, but I don’t enjoy making records, because it’s like full-on mental fuck to me and, then it’s the time and the family and everything.

“It’s difficult. But now having [guitarist] Ben [ Weinman] in the band, [drummer] Jay [Weinberg] in the band…. One of the first things Jay did after we did a couple shows, he’s just, like, going, ‘Dude, I wanna fucking make a record.’ And the way he and Ben, they said it, they go, like… Ben was, like, ‘When I was 12 years old and I heard SUICIDAL, it spoke to me. And other music, I heard a lot of music.’ He goes, ‘I wanna do a record like that.’

“And that’s exactly what Jay said. Obviously, having [bassist] Tye [ Trujillo], Robert’s [ Trujillo] a son in there, Robert ‘s, like, ‘Dude, you guys need to make a record. do that thing.’ And so I think that we’re definitely leaning towards doing it.”

He continued: “We realized that a lot of people, with music, you look around and you see what’s popular, what’s trendy, and we go back to what was popular and trendy when we did our first record, and we didn’t do any of that and all the reviews were terrible.

“And so we’ll do a record that people probably will not like, and I will be very happy and stuff. But I think that years from now that people will sit there, and there’ll be a lot of people that are not so much into trends or genres that’ll go, like, ‘That’s a fucking really bad-ass record.’ And so that’s what I want to do. As I say, I like to like people, but I don’t care if people like me. [ Laughs] It makes my life easier.”

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES: 40 Years of Crossover Chaos and “Still Cyco Punk”

Crossover thrash pioneers SUICIDAL TENDENCIES are a band that defies definition. Blending punk rock energy with thrash metal fury, they’ve carved a unique niche in the musical landscape for over four decades.

Their latest offering, “ Still Cyco Punk After All These Years,” released in 2018 on Suicidal Records, is a fascinating twist. It’s not a collection of new material, but a reimagining of frontman Mike Muir’s 1996 solo project, “ Lost My Brain! (Once Again).” This re-recorded rampage featured the legendary Dave Lombardo (founding drummer of SLAYER) behind the kit, adding an undeniable layer of thrash metal pedigree to the proceedings.

While “ Still Cyco Punk” served as a recent sonic adventure, 2023 saw SUICIDAL TENDENCIES return to their roots. They celebrated the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a series of incendiary live shows. Fans on both the East and West Coasts of the US, along with audiences in Australia, were treated to a blistering setlist showcasing the band’s early classics.

The current lineup of SUICIDAL TENDENCIES is a potent blend of experience and youthful energy. Founding member Mike Muir remains the band’s driving force, his iconic vocals and stage presence as electrifying as ever. On guitar duties, they boast the talents of Ben Weinman (known for his shredding with THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) and Dean Pleasants. Holding down the low end is Tye Trujillo, son of METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo, bringing a fresh perspective and undeniable musical pedigree. The newest addition to the fold is drummer Jay Weinberg, whose powerful and precise style propels the band forward with the continued hopes of a new SUICIDAL TENDENCIES album.

With a new lineup, a celebrated anniversary, and a re-recorded exploration of their past, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES show no signs of slowing down. They remain a live force, a testament to the enduring power of crossover thrash. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering their unique brand of sonic mayhem, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES are guaranteed to deliver a high-octane musical experience that’s both furious and fun.

Originally published at https://loadedradio.com on July 1, 2024.