EP 260: Surfaced – New EP “Where Angels Fear to Tread,” Louisville Metalcore, Tattoos & Tour Plans

In Episode 260 of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with Blake and JP of Surfaced to talk about the highly anticipated release of their new EP, “Where Angels Fear to Tread,” dropping tomorrow. The band calls this their most confident and ambitious work yet, blending crushing metalcore with fresh experimentation, Silent Hill-inspired samples, and a drum & bass interlude that pushes boundaries.

The conversation covers:

• The Making of “Where Angels Fear to Tread” – how Surfaced leveled up their sound and recording process.

• Vinyl, Pre-Orders & Release Show Hype – August 23rd at Portal Louisville

• Louisville Metalcore Lineup – spotlighting Mean Mugged, Mauled, Age of Panic, Anhedonia, and Nine Eyes, and how these bands shaped the scene.

• Touring Tales & Community – from tours with Thus Spoke Zarathustra to early shows with Lust Witch, highlighting the tight-knit hardcore community.

• Live Show Magic – experiences seeing Slipknot, Full of Hell, Turnstile, and more, and how Surfaced brings that same raw energy to the stage.

• Ink & Identity – tattoo stories featuring Louisville artist Shayne Simmons of Flying Eye Tattoo

• Future Plans – Surfaced’s tour with Kaonashi and Fox Lake (Sept 26 – Oct 8), plus Teeth.

JP also opens up about signing to a record label, balancing family support, and why pre-sales matter more than ever for venues and booking agents.

This episode captures Surfaced’s passion, the evolution of Louisville’s metalcore scene, and the personal stories driving the band forward.

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