Power Trip return with first new music in eight years

The two tracks are the first new recordings from the band since the death of lead vocalist Riley Gale in 2020, and the follow up to their 2017 full-length Nightmare Logic and a standalone single in 2018 as part of the Adult Swim Singles Collection. Seth Gilmore joined as vocalist in 2023, alongside the quartet of Blake Ibanez, Chris Ulsh, Nick Stewart, and Chris Whetzel. Recorded at Empire Sound in Carrollton, Texas, the release was produced by Jacob Hansen. It is Power Trip’s first release for Blue Grape Music, home to Code Orange, Initiate, and White Reaper. Drummer Chris Ulsh said working with Hansen suited the band’s desire for a contemporary sound that still sounded like them: “Recording worked out really well for us because he has the knowledge of making these big records, but also comes from the late 80s extreme metal underground.” “Precinct 3” / “Scavenger” will be available as a limited 7” via Power Trip and Blue Grape Music’s webstores. A Record Store Day Black Friday exclusive with alternate artwork will be available at indie record shops on 27 November 2026. Power Trip have live dates in Mexico City with Slayer on 21 October, Fort Worth on 24 October, and New Orleans on...