WHAT THEY SAID
"Originally we were just gonna do [a tour celebrating] the 25th anniversary of [SPINESHANK's 2000 sophomore album] 'The Height Of Callousness', and there's such a new influx of fans… the people, they want new music."* Vocalist Jonny Santos told TotalRock at Download festival that the band will hit the studio in Los Angeles after their European tour wraps.
THE DETAILS
- What started as an anniversary run for *The Height of Callousness* turned into a full comeback after younger fans showed up demanding new material*
- New guitarist Tommy Decker Jr. replaced Jason Hager, who stepped away in May 2026 citing mental and physical health issues, and is already contributing to the songwriting*
- The band played their first show in nearly 13 years last July in Lubbock, Texas, and hasn't released an album since 2012's *Anger Denial Acceptance**
- Decker Jr. says he's nailed the classic Spineshank sound while pushing things forward*
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Recording sessions start in LA once the European dates finish — first new Spineshank music in over a decade is officially in motion.