American death metal veterans Six Feet Under have unleashed a brand-new video for “Mister Blood And Guts”, taken from their latest full-length Next To Die, out now via Metal Blade Records.
Guitarist Jack Owen commented on the track’s concept:
“When I was young, local TV stations always had a show where a creepy host would show campy cult movies… ‘Mister Blood And Guts’ is about a film you might see on one of these shows, albeit with a much more violent plot. Our villain is a black clad caped phantom with a top hat who attacks unsuspecting moviegoers, leaving the aisles filled with blood and the seats filled with heads.”
Next To Die marks the band’s fifteenth studio album and showcases a revitalized and reinvigorated sound. Split conceptually into two halves—“Death” and “Groove”—the record delivers a diverse yet crushing listening experience that balances raw brutality with groove-laden heaviness.
Frontman Chris Barnes tracked vocals at the legendary Criteria Recording Studios in Miami, a location deeply tied to his career:
“I’ve recorded 90% of my vocals for SIX FEET UNDER there… Criteria has a long and rich history of recording some of the most famous albums in music. I feel very comfortable working there.”
The album was produced by Barnes and Owen, with mixing and mastering handled by Mark Lewis, and features cover art by Sandy Rezalmi.
Critics have praised the release as a standout in the band’s catalog, with several outlets calling it one of their strongest efforts in years—highlighting Barnes’ renewed vocal performance and the band’s sharpened songwriting approach.
Available Formats
Next To Die is available now on CD, digital, and multiple vinyl variants, including:
- 180g Black (US)
- Red w/ Black Smoke (US)
- Bone Brown Marbled (EU – Ltd. 500)
- Blue Grey Marbled (EU – Ltd. 300)
- Blood Splatter (EU – Ltd. 300)
- Bone White Green Splatter (EU – Ltd. 200)
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Touring Plans
Six Feet Under will hit the road extensively in 2026, including:
- European Tour (June) with Embryonic Autopsy, featuring stops at major festivals like Hellfest and Graspop Metal Meeting
- North American Tour (July–August) with Kataklysm and Wormhole
- Latin American Tour (October–November) covering Mexico, Central America, and South America
Tickets for all dates are on sale now.
Lineup
- Chris Barnes – Vocals
- Jack Owen – Guitars
- Ray Suhy – Guitars
- Jeff Hughell – Bass
- Marco Pitruzzella – Drums