Death Angel debuted a new single attacking narcissists this week.
The band premiered its new single, ‘The Never Was‘ Thursday. The single presents a musical arrangement that is full on vintage thrash metal. It is comparable, in other words, to early works from the likes of Metallica, Testament, and others of that ilk, meaning it is certain to find wide appeal among audiences.
The song’s lyrical theme is a commentary about narcissists, according to front man Mark Osegueda.
“Lyrically it’s inspired by self centered people that feel the need to make every conversation, tragedy, including someone else’s success or even death all about themselves,” said Osegueda. “Without fail they do it time and again. They truly think they are glorious in every way. Especially now with social media they have a bigger outlet and platform to glorify what they feel is their brilliance and/or opinion on the matter while always circling back to themselves. Everyone knows someone like this whether it be in business, sports, acting and most definitely in music! The thing that amazes me most is that most of these exhaustingly annoying ego-maniacs have no idea that they are doing it. However it is very apparent to everyone around them.”
Osegueda added, “This song is basically the thrash metal bastard spawn of ‘You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon. As it was inspired by a couple of actual people that are too damn self absorbed to ever realize collectively they were my muse. In the ugliest way! We all know someone like this. And I just wanted to express my disgust in that human trait the best way possible! Angry music!”
In other news, Death Angel has announced a new slate of live dates in Europe and Australia. The band’s European schedule will span Dec. 1 in Brno, Czech Republic – Dec. 18 in Hamburg, Germany. The band’s Australian run will come in the new year, beginning Jan. 30 in Adelaide, Australia and running through Feb. 5 in Brisbane, Australia.
Additionally, the band has a pair of U.S. holiday concerts planned for Dec. 17 in Los Angeles, CA and Dec. 18 in San Francisco, CA.
All of Death Angel’s noted upcoming tour dates are listed below:
DEATH ANGEL TOUR DATES:
ACT III European Tour
Dec 1 – Brno, CZ – Fleda
Dec 2 – Berlin, DE – Kesselhaus
Dec 3 – Coesfeld, DE – Fabrik
Dec 4 – Geiselwind, DE – Music Hall
Dec 5 – Langenthal, CH – Old Capitol
Dec 6 – Munich, DE – Backstage Werk
Dec 8 – Saarbrücken, DE – Garage
Dec 9 – Stuttgart, DE – LKA Longhorn
Dec 10 – Langen, DE – Neue Stadthalle
Dec 11 – Eindhoven, NL – Eindhoven Metal Meeting
Dec 12 – Roskilde, DK – Gimle
Dec 13 – Hamburg, DE – Fabrik
11th Annual Another Death Angel Xmas Show 2026
Dec 17 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
Dec 18 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
ACT III Australian Tour
Jan 30 – Adelaide, AU – Froth & Fury Festival
Jan 31 – Perth, AU – Magnet House
Feb 3 – Melbourne, AU – Max Watts
Feb 4 – Sydney, AU – Manning
Feb 5 – Brisbane, AU – Crowbar
More information on Death Angel’s new single and tour dates is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
Website: https://deathangel.us
Facebook: https://facebook.com/deathangel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/deathangel