Since their start, Feed the Beast has built a strong presence in the Los Angeles and Santa Monica music scenes, consistently putting out music and playing shows. Now, with a new label and a revamped roster, the band is taking things to the next level, blending their signature heavy sound with fresh elements and new creative directions. Mercy, their new album, also marks the band’s debut under Futureless Records and signals their return after a hiatus with a refreshed lineup.
Mercy was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Nick Jett (of Terror) in less than a week, and the album was made to deliver hard-hitting, precise tracks that balance aggression with melody, dynamics, and intricate rhythms. Founding members James Hutchinson (vocals) and Nicholas Garcia (guitar) wrote the album over several months alongside former members Tye Trujillo (bass) and Patrick Chavez (drums).
“Nick’s the man,” Garcia says about their producer. “It still blows my mind that we recorded seven songs in just three or four days. He’s incredibly efficient and professional—it was awesome to work with him.”
The band originally formed when a group of high school friends bonded over their shared taste in music. “It was a small school, so it was kind of crazy that we all liked the same music,” Garcia recalls. That connection led to the formation of Feed the Beast, with the band beginning to write music just before COVID hit in 2020. After that setback, they wasted no time in putting out material, dropping multiple singles, their Vengeance album in 2022, and the Silhouettes EP in 2023.
The first single, “Tombs Underneath the Tombs,” dives into the idea of embracing damnation—a fate even worse than hell itself—told from the perspective of an egotistical character who believes they’re above everyone, even creation. Other singles include “Exorcism,” which Hutchinson describes as “the most hopeful song of the first four singles,” and “Unjustified.”
The Mercy cover art continues the band’s tradition of featuring a three-headed dog, a recurring theme from their previous releases, Vengeance and Sanctuary.
“With the name Feed the Beast, we thought having a mascot would be cool—kind of like Iron Maiden’s Eddie,” says Garcia. “The dark theme really fits our music.”
As for the album’s title, Mercy, Hutchinson explains that while the word itself isn’t mentioned in any of the lyrics, it’s the underlying theme that ties the album together. “‘Tombs Underneath the Tombs’ uses cynicism to mask a deeper yearning, while ‘Exorcism’ lays it all out, desperately crying, ‘God is not listening.’ It’s this struggle—the desire for mercy in a world without salvation—that runs through every track.”
With a fresh lineup and a new label, Feed the Beast is entering a brand-new chapter—one that longtime fans and newcomers alike won’t want to miss. “Some songs on Mercy feel like a throwback to our early days, but the heavier instrumentals and deeper lyrics show how much we’ve grown,” Hutchinson says. “After nearly a year on hiatus, we’re proud to say that Feed the Beast is back—and this is just the beginning.”
Pre-order Mercy here: https://feedthebeastla.bandcamp.com/album/mercy
Upcoming Shows:
3/20/25 – Knuckleheads, Hollywood, CA
3/29/25 – Backyard Show, Pico Rivera, CA
3/30/25 – Brick by Brick, San Diego, CA (w/Legions and Insolence)
4/5/25 – Vinnies Bar and Grill, Concord, CA (w/Captive State)
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