Intense and intensely personal, 'The Dead Ones' marks The Last Ten Seconds of Life’s Metal Blade label debut. For the 10 original tracks of pulverizing deathcore produced by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland of Pennsylvania’s Atrium Audio, the band focused on “the guitar/bass/drum tones as well as the mix/master to achieve a super-thick sonic output and ‘rolling-tank’-like feel,” guitarist Wyatt McLaughlin explains.
With the singles “The Dead Ones,” “Make It to Heaven,” and “Rat Trap,” TLTSOL have once again “reasserted their position as innovators and leaders in the deathcore genre…crafting an experience that challenges and captivates their audience,” as Knotfest raved about the line up.
Four stellar guests are featured on the album—"Make It to Heaven” has David Simonich of Signs of the Swarm; Nate Johnson, ex Fit For an Autopsy, appears on “Rat Trap;” “Dollar to a Dime” has Alan Grnja of Distant; and “XXXXXXXXXX” features original TLTSOL vocalist Storm Strope.
In creating 'The Dead Ones', “everyone took what we learned from the past two releases and assembled what we thought would bring out the best of us from song structure, tonality of instruments, the mix/master, and the lyrical themes,” furthers McLaughlin. The end result reflects a more personal and human experience rather than the philosophical and fictional approach used on 'NNG'.
The Last Ten Seconds of Life was forged in 2010. Within a year, they were touring regularly and had self-released their debut album, 'Know Your Exits'. By 2013, they unleashed their second album, 'Invivo [Exvivo]', the prolific act would go on to release five more full lengths, each earning Billboard chart placements and reaping critical accolades both stateside and abroad. With a total of 50+ tours since 2011 with bands including Sepultura, Cattle Decapitation and The Black Dahlia Murder, TLTSOL are showing no signs of slowing down. On the contrary, they’re looking to a 2026-2027 that’s among the busiest times in the band’s history. “Everyone in the group was a teenager or in their early 20s when this band started,” says McLaughlin, concluding, “The sonic and lyrical growth has been immeasurable in ability and maturity. At this point it seems like another life!”
CD version.
Tracklisting:
- The Dead Ones
- Make It to Heaven (feat. Signs of the Swarm)
- Rat Trap (feat. Nate Johnson)
- Freak Reflection
- 1-800-DO YOU WANT TO DIE?
- Stiletto
- Stereo
- Dollar to a Dime (feat. Alan Grnja of Distant)
- Corruption Concerto
- XXXXXXXXXX (feat. Storm Strope)
