Better strap in! Tallah are ready to take you on a frenetic ride with their brand new song "Telescope," dropping today (March 9) along with word that a new album will follow.
The Generation of Danger is the title of their forthcoming sophomore set, now penciled in the release schedule for Sept. 9 via Earache Records. And to kick things off on the right foot, the band has issued the unrelentingly chaotic "Telescope," brimming with in-your-face ferocity courtesy of frontman Justin Bonitz.
Drummer Max Portnoy says of the song, “'Telescope' is one of fastest and most chaotic songs on The Generation of Danger. It was the first song I started working on for the record and it went through hundreds of changes. It’s one of my top picks from the album with the song having 2 different choruses. One being a melodic one and one with a more rap type of vibe. The song has a lot to offer.”
Take a listen and check out the lyrics below:
Tallah, "Telescope" Lyrics
I try to learn when I sprout a life out from nothing
I view it in a brand new frame
I put all of my faith in this
-All of my faith in this
If I goof up again,
What can I make from the mess?
Say adéu!
Fuck that coulda, woulda, shoulda shit
Thus, your head spits pain, and the bullet rampages
-The generation of danger
You were da’ one who overlook’ da’ rule book
Ya’ whole crew’ shook
I’m the target of anger
Thus, your head spits pain, and the bullet rampages
-The generation of danger
Thus, your head spits pain
Do you feel d-disdain for me?
Can’t get away from me, motherfucker!
This ain’t the time to hide your shame
You’re in the process—two more hearts to go
Preacher decided he’s done being quiet
The people love violence
It’s human nature—watch ‘em take it and take it again
And seventy-seven attempts later,
There’s a bad cop who turns the cheek
-He likes to watch ‘em squirm around on the pavement
That’s the delusion of safety
You proudly carried the torch,
But the porch had been doused with kerosene
Suddenly, you can’t face me
Suddenly, it seems you can’t walk at all…
Because I changed that!
Fuck your coulda, woulda, shoulda shit!
Thus, your head spits pain, and the bullet rampages
-The generation of danger
You were da’ one who overlook’ da ‘rule book
Ya’ whole crew’ shook
I’m the target of anger
Thus, your head spits pain, and the bullet rampages
-The generation of danger
Thus, your head spits pain
Do you feel d-disdain for me?
Can’t get away from me!
I know the rich men park somewhere in Bruges,
Then the road winds further and further
Into the fog—into the maze,
Until they’re so caught up in haze
They couldn’t see me ‘til I swept their fucking legs
I peel out like a shadow,
Follow them straight into the maze
They can’t hear me when I sneak up from behind
And put chemicals in their brain
I know the rich men park somewhere in Bruges,
Then the road winds further and further
Into the fog—into the maze
Until they’re so caught up in haze
They couldn’t see me ‘til I swept their fucking legs
Tallah, "Telescope"
In addition to the song, Tallah have also issued a new desktop game that will take you further into the world of The Generation of Danger. Similar to their debut album, this sophomore set revolved around an overarching story and fans can uncover additional aspects of the universe in which the album is set by playing the game.
“The TGOD game was something I’ve been wanting to do since we started thinking of unique ways to present this album. It was an idea I hadn’t seen anyone do before and it’s the perfect way of setting up the album’s concept while offering loads of easter eggs and teasers. You’re essentially placed directly into the story and I feel it’s the most immersive thing we’ve ever done. I’m super proud of how it turned out," says Portnoy. You can check that out here.
As for The Generation of Danger, singer Justin Bonitz offers more insight, revealing, “The Generation of Danger is a completely new and fresh concept for us, both lyrically and instrumentally. We wanted to take what made Matriphagy so good and jack it up to 150 percent."
He continues, "The tracks are monstrous, daunting and the story the music tells dives into the idea of people hiding what they truly desire until someone else comes along and forces it to surface. It's a concept album about a genius scientist who gets fed up with being swept under the rug. After the multi-billion-dollar corporation that employs him takes credit for his latest, award-winning invention, he snaps and retaliates against them by forcing them to take part in the greatest experiment the world of science has ever seen.”
Pre-orders for the album are currently being taken here.. Check out the artwork and track listing below.
And you can also look for Tallah hitting the road in support of the album. The band will open shows for All That Remains on their spring tour celebrating 15 years of The Fall of Ideals album. The trek also includes Miss May I and Varials for a run that is not to be missed. Get ticketing details here and see all of Tallah's scheduled dates at the bottom of this post.
Tallah, The Generation of Danger Album Artwork + Track Listing
Earache Records
Earache Records01 mud_castle
02 The Hard Reset
03 Stomping Grounds
04 The Impressionist
05 Shaken (not stirred)
06 For The Recognition
07 Of Nothing
08 Dicker's Done
09 Telescope
10 Wendrid
11 Headfirst
12 Thistle
13 How Long?
Tallah 2022 Tour Dates
March 12 – Worcester, Mass.
March 13 – Burlington, Vt.
March 14 – Niagara Falls, N.Y.
March 16 – Cleveland, Ohio
March 17 – Flint, Mich.
March 19 – Cincinnati, Ohio
March 21, Columbus, Ohio
March 24 – Ft. Wayne, Ind.
March 25 – Sauget, Ill.
March 26 – East Moline, Ill.
March 27 – Joliet, Ill.
March 30 – Green Bay, Wis.
March 31 – Minneapolis, Minn.
April 01 – Sioux City, Iowa
April 02 – Dubuque, Iowa
April 04 – Wichita, Kan.
April 05 – Denver, Colo.
April 07 – Salt Lake City, Utah
April 08 – Boise, Idaho
April 09 – Bend, Ore.
April 10 – Portland, Ore.
April 12 – Bozeman, Mont.
April 13 – Spokane, Wash.
April 14 – Seattle, Wash.
April 16 – Reno, Nev.
April 17 – Chico, Calif.
April 18 – Sacramento, Calif.
April 19 – Los Angeles, Calif.
April 21 – San Diego, Calif.
April 22 – Tucson, Ariz.
April 23 – Albuquerque, N.M.
April 24 – Colorado Springs, Colo.
April 27 – Oklahoma City, Okla.
April 28 – Dallas, Texas
April 29 – Austin, Texas
April 30 – Houston, Texas
May 02 – Pensacola, Fla.
May 03 – Tampa, Fla.
May 04 – Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
May 05 – Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
May 07 – Greensboro, N.C.
May 09 – Atlanta, Ga.
May 10 – Nashville, Tenn.
May 12 – Indianapolis, Ind.
May 13 – Warrendale, Pa.
May 14 – Harrisburg, Pa.
May 15 – Baltimore, Md.
May 17 – Easton, Pa.
May 18 – Montclair, N.J.
May 19 – Huntington, N.Y.
May 20 – Hartford, Ct.
All That Remains
All That Remains