The Browning have done something most heavy acts wouldn’t dare attempt. They’ve gone back to the beginning and rebuilt it completely. ‘Burn This World [EVOLVED]’ is a full ground-up reconstruction of their 2011 debut, and the result is a record that hits harder, sounds bigger, and makes the original feel like a rough draft.
Jonny McBee launched The Browning as a solo project in 2005, and it was the 2011 debut ‘Burn This World’ that put the band’s electronicore signature on the map. Fusing punishing deathcore with the relentless pulse of electronic dance music, the record established a sound few others could replicate. Fifteen years later, McBee has gone back in with modern production and an entirely new lens.
“15 years of Evolution has led me to fully recreating Burn This World from scratch,” McBee says. “Heavier breakdowns, higher energy techno, better vocals. It’s been a long 15 years for me, and I appreciate your support every step of the way. This is for you.”
The digital release is out now on FiXT, with vinyl also available. Every track on ‘Burn This World [EVOLVED]’ has been re-recorded from scratch, preserving the raw ferocity of the original while pushing each element into a sharper, more aggressive space. This isn’t a remaster. It’s a reimagining.
Leading the album is “BLOODLUST” [EVOLVED], a complete reworking of one of The Browning’s most recognized singles. The track delivers thrashing guitars, mechanical synths, and a darker, more cinematic edge. The accompanying red-and-black music video leans into a sinister vampire aesthetic, with one ominous throughline: “We will never die.” It’s a strong, visceral entry that sets the tone for the full record.
The Browning’s catalog runs deep. ‘Hypernova’ (2013) was named Album of the Week by Revolver. “Bloodlust” crossed 2.6 million views. ‘Isolation’ (2016) generated millions of views on tracks like “Dragon” and “Disconnect.” Their 2024 album ‘OMNI’, followed by ‘OMNI [ULTRA]’ in 2025, kept the momentum rolling through a relentless touring schedule that covered the US, Canada, and Europe.
The current lineup of McBee and guitarist Hardcore Keem, a heavy music influencer with over 300K in social reach, brings a sharp creative focus to the band’s next phase. McBee also hosts the “Burn This World Podcast” and streams his creative process live with fans in The Browning Discord. The band’s reach is wide, and it’s growing.