Florida hardcore/sludge nihilists Meatwound stream new single »Europa«; »Macho« LP nears May 9th release on Threat Collection Records!

Tampa, Florida based hardcore/sludge nihilists Meatwound stream new single »Europa« taken from their upcoming album, »Macho«, set to release on May 9th, 2025 via Threat Collection Records / Pax Aeternum Digital.

Tracklist:
01. Compressed Hell
02. Mount Vermin
03. Obese Variants
04. Labor
05. Frank Stallone
06. Pigs, Tu
07. Europa
08. Barking Dogs As Plot Device
09. Chunk
10. Exodus, MF

Courtesy of Earsplit PR:

Florida’s noise-soaked hardcore sludge crew Meatwound unveils their latest single, »Europa«, preceding the release of their newest LP, »Macho«, set to drop May 9th on the newly launched Threat Collection Records, owned and operated by producer/engineer Ryan Boesch (Whores, Melvins, Helmet, Andrew W.K.).

Vocalist Daniel Wallace relays, “This one feels more like a ‘traditional’ Meatwound song musically, like it could have been on »Largo« or »Culero«. It was also the first one we wrote with Dimitri after he joined the band, so it’s been around for a few years now. It got chopped up a bit after doing some demos and listening back, but I think it got better after being pared down a little.

“It was also the most difficult song for me to finalize vocal arrangements on for some reason. Something about the rhythm continued to throw me off all the way through two demos and the final recording sessions. Talking three years or more of trying to internalize this song to where I could sing what I was trying to. Shit was frustrating as hell.

“As far as the lyrics go, to keep Meatwound apolitical on paper, I’ll write ‘historical’ diatribes instead. Everybody hates missionaries and conquistadors, right? They should.”

Tune in and jack Meatwound’s »Europa« to the max RIGHT HERE.

»Macho« will be released on limited 180-gram Pink vinyl via Threat Collection Records (the label’s debut release) and digitally via Pax Aeternum.

Find preorders at the Threat Collection webshop HERE and Bandcamp where »Frank Stallone« and »Mount Vermin« are also streaming HERE.

Meatwound has also unveiled a new »Macho« scented candle. A bold, unapologetic fragrance, as it burns, »Macho« fills the room with a powerful, intense presence, making a statement that’s as brash and confident as its name suggests. Ideal for those who appreciate daring scents, this candle is an olfactory experience that’s both energizing and captivating, leaving an unforgettable impression in any space. Each candle is completely hand crafted using only the highest quality ingredients. Pure fragrance oils, cotton braided wicks and 100% pure soy wax.

Watch the commercial to learn more and order yours today HERE.

Meatwound has announced a hometown release show for the LP on May 10th with Thunderclap and more and will play with their allies in Reversal Of Man in Tampa on August 30th.

Meatwound Live:
5/10/2025 Deviant Libation – Miami, FL *Record Release Show w/ Thunderclap, See’er, Minnoch
8/30/2025 Crowbar – Tampa, FL w/ Reversal Of Man, Novely, Watts

Meatwound began in the Mudhaus circa 2014, maybe earlier. Their debut 12” »Addio« – which was intended to be a demo – arrived in 2015 (making »Macho« an inadvertent ten-year anniversary celebration of band activities). »Addio« sounded like it was recorded on burning equipment in a burning studio, but it managed to win over some listeners, and the Steak Mtn cover art began to appear on shirts around Tampa. Many shows went down during these early years, according to the dates on flyers and posters in the practice space. Shows with Melt Banana, High On Fire, The Melvins, Torche, Black Tusk, Author & Punisher, and others were played. Some in the audience enjoyed it.

In 2017, the band’s second LP, »Largo«, arrived. A noticeable improvement over »Addio«, »Largo« displayed more ambitious song structures, layered noise attacks, better sound overall, and even some (strangely) danceable rhythms. Its lyrics covered topics like cats and life in the city of Largo. Touring occurred to varying degrees of success.

Meatwound’s third full-length album, »Culero«, was released in 2019. Musically, the band’s sound was expanding; the instrumental »Elders« leaned toward cinematic territory with analog synths courtesy of Matt Akers, »Refusal« was a violent blast that came in under one-minute long, while »Fist Of God« trudged in the direction of Bolt Thrower. Lyrically, vocalist Daniel Wallace continued yelling about longtime targets like religion and politics until the last track where he temporarily drops the ignorance in favor of shouting entire paragraphs “borrowed” from Ray Bradbury. Then Covid happened…

Enter the »Macho« era: a slow march progressing in bursts of productivity followed by months/years of refinement. There were multiple demos, rewrites, new tracks built at the last minute, etc. before finally entering Candor Recording Studio in the Summer of 2024. Candor owner/producer/engineer/mastermind Ryan Boesch harnessed the creative nonsense inhabiting the brains of these musicians and maximized the sound of it, remaining patient throughout. Bolstered by the experience and enthusiasm of Boesch, the band delivered something better and worse than before (allegedly).

Meatwound is:
Ari Barros – Guitars/Noise/Modular Synth
Mariano Iglesias – Bass/Vocals
Dmeatree Stoianovich – Drums
Daniel Wallace – Vocals

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well