Underdark announce new album ‘Managed Decline’

UNDERDARK have announced a new album!

Titled Managed Decline, the sophomore album from the UK black metal band follows their 2021 debut Our Bodies Burned Bright On Re-Entry and is scheduled to be released in November this year via Church Road Records.

Speaking about the album, vocalist Abi comments, “I wanted to explore the long term effects of Thatcherite neoliberalism and the slow-burning disaster they’ve caused for people here. Each generation has to make do with less, and turns to more extreme vices to cope as the loss of purpose and community sets in.”

Alongside the announcement of the album, the band have released a music video for its lead single Enterprise (1st November 2004).

On the track, Abi adds, “Enterprise is the most aggressive song on the album so it’s fitting that it’s the darkest part of the story. A father and daughter are earning money – by pimping the kid to buy dope. I wrote it to also serve as a metaphor for the fetishisation of entrepreneurship in neoliberal society.”

Watch the official video for Enterprise (1st November 2004) here:

Also, you can view the tracklist and artwork for the upcoming album below.

Track List:

1. The Past We Inherit, The Future We Build (28th February 1972)
2. Managed Decline (1st April 1988)
3. Employment (16th June 1993)
4. Matrimony (27th December 1997)
5. Raised For A World That No Longer Exists
6. Enterprise (1st November 2004)
7. Managed Decline II (2nd November 2004)

Managed Decline is set for release on November 24th via Church Road Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.

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