Following the momentum of their acclaimed 2024 debut full-length The Temptation of Pain, Sacramento heavy hitters SALTWOUND return with a savage new standalone single, Pound of Flesh, available now via SharpTone Records.
Accompanied by an unrelenting new music video, the track finds the band pushing their trademark blend of deathcore and metalcore into even darker, more punishing territory while welcoming a ferocious guest appearance from Ringo Waterman of MUGSHOT. Seething with crushing grooves, razor-sharp riffs, and an overwhelming sense of hostility, Pound of Flesh is another evolution of the band’s self-described “Norcal Violence” sound.
The chemistry between SALTWOUND and Waterman elevates the track’s intensity even further, delivering a merciless barrage that captures both bands at their most vicious. Watch the video for Pound Of Flesh (Feat. Ringo Waterman): HERE
Speaking on the song’s meaning, vocalist Spencer Timmons explains: “Everybody just wants to take a chunk out of you for themselves. Those who profess to love you want a piece to legitimize themselves by proximity, while those who hate you just want whatever they can carve out of you for the sake of spite. Some days I honestly prefer the people that hate me more; at least there’s an innate honesty there.”
North American fans can catch SALTWOUND on their “Death Coast ’26” tour with CULTIST in late August.
Following an explosive rise fueled by millions of streams, extensive touring, and the release of The Temptation of Pain, SALTWOUND continue to prove they’re one of heavy music’s fastest-rising forces. Rather than settling into a formula, the band remains committed to constant evolution, refining their sound without sacrificing the raw aggression that has become their calling card. Pound of Flesh stands as another statement of intent sounding heavier, sharper, and more uncompromising than ever.
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