Mathcore trio PUPIL SLICER is back and more ferocious than ever with their third studio album, ‘Fleshwork’, out now via Prosthetic Records. Building on the discordant chaos of their debut ‘Mirrors’ and the melodic growth of ‘Blossom’, this new collection marks the introduction of bassist Luke Booth and a shift toward a more organic, industrial-tinged sound. Recorded at Nø Studio in Manchester, the album explores an “all-encompassing industrial hellscape,” serving as a conceptual deep dive into the systemic dehumanization of marginalized communities. Vocalist and guitarist Kate Davies draws from personal experience to craft what the band calls “trans inclusive radical hatred”—a cathartic, high-velocity response to a society lacking in empathy.
The title track and lead single, “Fleshwork,” is out today, showcasing a move toward groove-oriented industrial writing that the band describes as “hitting like a brick wall.” The accompanying music video, directed by David Gregory, kicks off a cinematic narrative that will span the album’s entire singles cycle. While drawing influence from Nine Inch Nails and Oathbreaker, as well as the dark aesthetics of Chainsaw Man and NieR, the band has created a specialized monster that balances earworm hooks with incandescent fury. ‘Fleshwork’ is a deconstruction of the human penchant for self-destruction and a defiant scream from the margins, proving that PUPIL SLICER remains a vital, uncompromising force in heavy music.
‘Fleshwork’ Track Listing:
- Heather
- Gordian
- Sacrosanct
- Innocence
- Black Scrawl
- Nomad
- Fleshwork
- White Noise
- Cenote
