Bristolian KNIVES return with new single ‘VERMILLION‘ in preparation for their upcoming second album, NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN, due for release on 5 March 2027 via Marshall Records.
At the heart of ‘VERMILLION’ is a question: when all is said and done, can you stand by the choices you’ve made? It’s a theme that runs through much of NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN, a record shaped by long stretches on the road, late-night conversations and the uncertainty that comes with trying to make sense of the world around you. While GLITTER captured a band introducing themselves, its follow-up finds KNIVES digging deeper, turning their attention to climate anxiety, grief, consumerism, media influence and the consequences of our actions, both personal and collective.
It’s been a huge few months for the band. Since their debut album GLITTER was released in 2025, the sextet has shared the stage with The Callous Daoboys, Bob Vylan, The Armed and Maruja. With a gritty intro reminiscent of the techno hit ‘Satisfaction’, ‘VERMILLION’ keeps that heavy pounding momentum going at a breakneck pace for its whole 2:35 playtime. Mixing hardcore, post-punk and even a dash of nu-metal, KNIVES are a tough band to pin down and they probably like it that way.
‘VERMILLION’ is centred around the idea of consequence. It’s about trying to live in a way that reflects your values, knowing that every decision you make affects not only yourself but the people around you. The song asks whether the things we leave behind are something we can truly be proud of.
KNIVES are supporting Cancer Bats on their ‘Made of Loud Tour’ across the UK this October, check out their remaining dates and grab tickets HERE
16 Oct – Falmouth, Princess Pavilion
17 Oct – Southampton, Joiners
18 Oct – Plymouth, The Depo
20 Oct – Bristol, The Fleece
21 Oct – Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
22 Oct – Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms
24 Oct – Birmingham, Asylum
25 Oct – Manchester, Gorilla
26 Oct – Newcastle, Anarchy Brew Co
28 Oct – Glasgow, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
29 Oct – Leeds, The Key Club
30 Oct – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
31 Oct – London, Electric Brixton