Death metal powerhouse REDIVIDER returns with a crushing new single, “Bask in the Rot”, the latest preview of their forthcoming full-length album Sounds of Malice, arriving January 9, 2026 through Third House Communications.
Inspired by the iconic Dungeons & Dragons monstrosity, the Gelatinous Cube, “Bask in the Rot” paints a visceral portrait of an ever-growing mass of rotting flesh and sewage, a mindless organism that kills and consumes solely to sustain itself. The band describes the creature as a pile of rotting flesh and sewage that grows with each kill, with no motive other than to consume and stay alive. This sense of creeping inevitability informs the entire track.
From its earliest stages, “Bask in the Rot” was built around a unique vocal cadence that shaped the instrumentation. The guitars and drums were written directly to that rhythmic blueprint in order to create a sense of push and pull through each verse. The result is a combination of sludgy, punishing riffs and heavy, groove-driven percussion with vocals that cut through the mix and capture the relentless growth of the creature that inspired the song.
During the writing process, REDIVIDER were listening to a significant amount of MORBID ANGEL, particularly drawing influence from the track “Where the Slime Lives”. “Bask in the Rot” stands as their interpretation of that thick and suffocating atmosphere, reshaped into something uniquely their own.
Sounds of Malice represents an evolution in REDIVIDER’s sound, delivering darker themes and heavier sonic depth. With “Bask in the Rot”, the band offers a powerful indication of what awaits on the full record.
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