Death metal powerhouse REDIVIDER returns with “Quartered & Devoured”, the first single from their upcoming full-length album Sounds of Malice, arriving January 9, 2026 through Third House Communications.
A feral introduction to the chaos that defines Sounds of Malice, “Quartered & Devoured” captures the pure essence of brutality with a lingering feeling of entrapment. The track tells the story of the first humans in Dungeons & Dragons lore, a wild and violent race despised by the gods for their aggression. The lyrics depict a ritual of defiance, where these humans perform a hanging, drawing, and quartering as a sacrificial act against the divine powers that tried to erase them from existence.
Musically, REDIVIDER wastes no time pulling punches. “Quartered & Devoured” hits hard as the opening track, setting the tone for the record with relentless rhythms, haunting tension, and grooves that refuse to let go. The band fuses precision and chaos to create an atmosphere that is both crushing and unforgettable. Each riff lands with weight, every hook sinks deep, building a sense of unease that never lets up. Groove remains the pulse that ties the track together, a foundation of violence that demands attention.
Sounds of Malice marks REDIVIDER’s most intense and immersive work to date, diving headfirst into themes of rebellion, destruction, and the ancient hunger that drives humanity to endure.
About REDIVIDER:
REDIVIDER is a death metal band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 2021 by vocalist Jacob Spencer and guitarist Paul Nunavath. Joined by guitarist Jake Atha and bassist Alexander Farrington, the band draws influence from the early Florida death metal scene and bands like CANNIBAL CORPSE, MORBID ANGEL, DEATH, and GORGUTS. With a sound rooted in old school brutality and layered with modern aggression, REDIVIDER combines guttural vocals, dissonant riffs, and relentless groove to create music that is both violent and immersive.
The band made their live debut in 2022 and quickly gained recognition in the underground scene, sharing stages with acts such as CREEPING DEATH, CRYPTA, MASACRE, COGNITIVE, and SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY. Their debut album Sounds of Malice is a conceptually rich, sonically punishing record that blends fantasy-driven storytelling with crushing heaviness. Written with live performance in mind, REDIVIDER’s music thrives on tension, rhythm, and unapologetic intensity, death metal built to be felt as much as heard.
REDIVIDER Lineup:
- Jacob Spencer – Vocals
- Paul Nunavath – Guitar
- Jake Atha – Guitar
- Alexander Farrington – Bass
- Mike Hargrave – Drums (live)
Connect with REDIVIDER:
- Bandcamp: https://redividerdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/album/redivider-demo
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redivider.louisville/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redivider.louisville/?hl=en
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@redivider.louisville
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77CkHeqMYqtexkkPlTFKur
- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/redivider/1788406170
Sounds of Malice Tracklist:
- Quartered & Devoured
- Sounds of Malice
- Shackled to Existence
- Apocalyptic Waste
- Fratricide
- Bask in the Rot
- Left To Rot