Bay Area thrash legends Death Angel have dropped “Cult Of The Used,” their second new single in six years. The track is described as “intense pit fuel” and arrives with an astounding animated video created by Tamara Llenas of Aimed And Framed.
Guitarist Rob Cavestany explained the song’s theme in a statement, calling it a “depiction of society under hypnosis.”
“Our new song ‘Cult Of The Used‘ is a depiction of society under hypnosis, being strategically manipulated and taken advantage of. It urges you to leave the so called reality behind…” Cavestany said. “Fendie Daywalker did a stellar job illustrating the Cult Leader — beckoning his blinded followers who remain in trance by his strangely charismatic facade, enchanted by the vibrant colors, mesmerized by his stare.”
Cavestany also confirmed the song is being released to build excitement for their first U.S. headlining tour since 2019.
“We wanted to release this song to coincide with our ‘Act III‘ U.S. tour which kicks off on November 26th in Denver,” he stated. “We haven’t headlined in the states since 2019 so we wanted to make it extra extra! Of course we’re excited to include ‘Cult Of The Used‘ in our setlist when we hit the road this month.”
The Fall 2025 tour will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their classic 1990 album, “Act III”, which the band will perform in its entirety. The trek will feature support from Vio-lence, Lions at the Gate, and Misfire, and will conclude with the 10th annual “Another Death Angel Xmas Show(s)” at The Fillmore in San Francisco on December 18-19.
“Cult Of The Used” is the second new track to emerge this year, following the May 2025 release of “Wrath (Bring Fire).” Vocalist Mark Osegueda previously provided a detailed backstory for that song, revealing it was born from the isolation and anger of the pandemic.
“‘Wrath(Bring Fire)‘ is the first Death Angel song featuring the whole band to be released since our 2019 Grammy-nominated album Humanicide. This song was, however, written during the pandemic,” Osegueda shared. “During that time I was… stuck at home lost, angry and very confused. I was also watching way more television… One genre being medieval/fantasy shows… We all needed some new forms of escapism from the worldwide hell that we were all going through. That being said, it was partially what inspired these lyrics.”
Osegueda continued, relating the song to his own approach to conflict: “That can unfortunately, for all involved, turn very ugly if I’m pushed to a certain level or place when I feel I’m being wronged… Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weakness is not what you are going to remember about me.’ That being said, when I come, I’ll bring FIRE!!”
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