It's no secret how influential Poison The Well has been to the metalcore scene. The band released their debut studio album The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation in December of 1999 and it became a defining album in the genre, with the album being chosen as as one of the "15 '90s Metalcore Albums That Still Resonate Today" by Brooklyn Vegan; as one of the "21 Best U.S. Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Kerrang!; as one of the "25 Best Metalcore Albums of All Time" by Loudwire; and as one of the "Top 60 Best Hard Rock Albums of All Time" by Revolver as well as paving the way for generations of metalcore bands.
However, the band has decided to keep the great momentum going by releasing new music. That's right, new Poison The Well music in 2025! The band have just released their first new single in 15 years "Trembling Level" along with an accompanying music video.
Watch the music video here or click below.
Listen to "Trembling Level" here.
The track opens up hard and heavy with striking drums and dense riffs that are only pierced by harmonics from the guitars. The rough instrumentals continue all the way through, resting for only a moment as Jeff Moreira switches from his aggressive screams to soft singing. The second verse of "Trembling Level" delivers that classic "two step" beat and a dramatic drumroll takes over the bridge, indicating that something is about to come. Moreira delivers one last warning; "Don't you let the silhouettes lead you to the ocean floor," leading to a dramatic, pit inducing breakdown to bring the song to a close.
"For me, I was trying to figure how to effectively incorporate elements from our whole discography into one song. We ended up with this, and it has a little bit of everything we've done throughout the course of our existence." - Guitarist Ryan Primack
"Lyrically, it's about tackling a fear. I tend to write based on personal experience. You're approaching something you're scared to do, going through it, and realizing the hardest parts are actually the ones you should be looking towards because those will lead you to success.” - Vocalist Jeffrey Moreira
"Trembling Level" won't be the only piece of new music you will hear from the metalcore titans. The band is currently working on their sixth studio album and will release it via SharpTone Records and have welcomed bassist Noah Harmon and guitarist Vadim Taver as official members. Both musicians have toured with the band since their comeback in 2020.
You can catch Poison The Well this spring celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Opposite of December... A Season of Separation. The band will be playing their highlight album in its entirety every night and will be bringing Glassjaw, Better Lovers, and Teenage Wrist. New dates have recently been added in Mesa, Arizona and Lawrence, Kansas and many cities inlcuding Los Angelas, Denver, Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Toronto having a 'low tickets' warning. This will be the band's first tour in 15 years.
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"For me, The Opposite of December... represents everything I absorbed as a teenager: the shows, the music, the raw energy of hardcore and punk. I never imagined that record would still resonate 25 years later. Seeing people continue to connect with it inspires me every day, and I'm so grateful for the opportunities this band has given me. This upcoming tour is so much more than just a series of shows. It's a celebration of that record, its impact, and the journey we've shared together. We've worked hard to make it special in every way — from the lineup, featuring Glassjaw, Better Lovers, and Teenage Wrist, to the merch, the setlist, and the production. It's all about honoring The Opposite of December... and the listeners who've supported us through the years. For this to be our first tour in 15 years feels unreal. I can't wait to celebrate with everyone in April. Open the door for your friend." - Jeff Moreira
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