John Tardy discusses upcoming album and potential Florida death metal tour.
Death metal fans around the world await eagerly for every new release from the legendary Florida outfit, Obituary. Frontman John Tardy recently shed some light in an interview with Colombia’s Alejandrosis on the band’s upcoming album plans. Despite not having a confirmed release date for their next album following the 2017 self-titled release and 2020’s “Dying of Everything,” Obituary is steadily working towards new music.
The band’s relentless touring schedule hasn’t put a halt to their songwriting process. Tardy mentioned that ideas continue to take shape. While no official timeline is set for the release of new music, the band is always accumulating song titles, rhythms, and ideas in everyday settings. Whether they are soundchecking or relaxing backstage, guitarist Trevor Peres often plays around with ideas and records snippets on his phone.
With their consistent live performances keeping them occupied, Obituary has seen slow progress with album work. Tardy, however, hinted that the band intends to start piecing together this new material soon and hopes to release it next year. The constant flow of ideas and fragments being collected will form the groundwork for their upcoming album.
The conversation shifted to the potential for a Florida death metal Big Four tour, merging Morbid Angel, Deicide, Obituary, and Cannibal Corpse. Despite former members expressing doubts about the feasibility of such a tour due to any perceived animosity between the bands, Tardy dismissed those thoughts. He expressed Obituary’s willingness to share the stage with anyone, showing a lack of concern for tour billing hierarchy.
In light of the aforementioned bands’ potential reunion in a grand tour, Tardy mentioned that Obituary has a long-standing camaraderie with several other bands outside the Florida death metal scene. Detailing his interactions with Testament members during their European tour, Tardy reflected on the friendship they share with other metal stalwarts.
In conclusion, even after decades of paving the way for death metal, Obituary and John Tardy maintain a laid-back approach towards their music career. Their easy-going attitude when it comes to music releases and touring aligns well with their passion for writing metal songs and sharing the stage with other respected bands. Fans can rest assured that while Obituary might take their time in crafting new music, they are dedicated to delivering the quality and brutality that the death metal genre demands.