DEATH ANGEL releases new single 'The Never Was'
06-11-2026
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans DEATH ANGEL have unleashed a brand new single, “The Never Was”, accompanied by an official lyric visualizer. The track arrives as the band prepares for an extensive run of international touring, including upcoming performances across Europe and Australia, as well as their annual holiday shows.
Watch “The Never Was” below.
DEATH ANGEL vocalist Mark Osegueda comments: “We’re excited to unleash a brand new DEATH ANGEL track called ‘The Never Was’! Lyrically, it’s inspired by self-centered people that feel the need to make every conversation, tragedy, including someone else’s success or even death, all about themselves. Without fail, they do it time and again. They truly think they are glorious in every way. Especially now with social media, they have a bigger outlet and platform to glorify what they feel is their brilliance and/or opinion on the matter while always circling back to themselves. Everyone knows someone like this, whether it be in business, sports, acting and most definitely in music! The thing that amazes me most is that most of these exhaustingly annoying egomaniacs have no idea that they are doing it. However, it is very apparent to everyone around them.
“This song is basically the thrash metal bastard spawn of ‘You’re So Vain’ by Carly Simon. As it was inspired by a couple of actual people that are too damn self-absorbed to ever realize collectively they were my muse. In the ugliest way! We all know someone like this. And I just wanted to express my disgust in that human trait the best way possible! Angry music!
“See you on the road! Thrash!”
DEATH ANGEL will return to Europe this December for a headlining tour, bringing live performances to 12 cities in Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic and the Netherlands. Support on the trek will come from fellow San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans VIO-LENCE.
The fall 2026 European leg of the “Act III” tour will once again see DEATH ANGEL continue to celebrate the 35th anniversary of its “Act III” album by performing it in its entirety. The tour will also include a special appearance at the Eindhoven Metal Meeting.
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, July 15 at 2 p.m. CEST.
DEATH ANGEL performing “Act III” in its entirety with special guest VIO-LENCE:
Dec. 01 – CZ – Brno @ Fleda
Dec. 02 – DE – Berlin @ Kesselhaus
Dec. 03 – DE – Coesfeld @ Fabrik
Dec. 04 – DE – Geiselwind @ Music Hall
Dec. 05 – CH – Pratteln @ Z7
Dec. 06 – DE – Munich @ Backstage Werk
Dec. 08 – DE – Saarbrücken @ Garage
Dec. 09 – DE – Stuttgart @ LKA Longhorn
Dec. 10 – DE – Langen @ Neue Stadthalle
Dec. 11 – NL – Eindhoven @ Eindhoven Metal Meeting
Dec. 12 – DK – Roskilde @ Gimle
Dec. 13 – DE – Hamburg @ Fabrik
DEATH ANGEL will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their critically acclaimed eighth studio album, “The Evil Divide”, with a special vinyl reissue arriving July 24 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Originally released on May 27, 2016, “The Evil Divide” marked another triumphant chapter in the band’s storied career, capturing the ferocity, precision, and relentless energy that have defined DEATH ANGEL for more than four decades. Helmed by renowned producer Jason Suecof at AudioHammer Studios, the album further cemented the band’s standing among thrash metal’s elite, earning widespread acclaim for its explosive songwriting, technical intensity, and emotionally charged performances.
The 10th-anniversary LP edition will feature the bonus track “Wasteland”, DEATH ANGEL‘s powerful interpretation of the 1986 song originally performed by THE MISSION. Previously available only on select limited CD digipak editions outside the United States, the track will now make its vinyl debut while also becoming available for streaming worldwide for the very first time.
The reissue arrives as DEATH ANGEL continue celebrating another landmark in their legacy with their ongoing U.S. tour commemorating the 35th anniversary of their landmark 1990 album “Act III”.
DEATH ANGEL is a pioneering American thrash metal band formed in 1982 in Daly City, California, and a vital force in the legendary Bay Area thrash movement. Emerging as teenage prodigies, the band quickly built a reputation for blistering speed, technical precision, fearless songwriting, and ferocious live performances — qualities that continue to define them more than four decades later.
Formed by cousins Rob Cavestany (guitar), Dennis Pepa (bass) and Andy Galeon (drums), alongside vocalist Mark Osegueda and guitarist Gus Pepa, DEATH ANGEL cut their teeth in local clubs before exploding onto the international stage with their 1987 debut album “The Ultra-Violence”, recorded when Galeon was just 14 years old. Its complex arrangements and explosive energy immediately distinguished them within the Bay Area scene. They followed with 1988’s “Frolic Through The Park”, which featured the breakout single and MTV favorite “Bored”, even leading to the band hosting “Headbangers Ball”. In 1990, their major label debut “Act III” (Geffen) revealed a more dynamic and melodic dimension while retaining their thrash intensity. With MTV airplay for “Seemingly Endless Time” and “A Room With A View” and a feature in People magazine, the album cemented their status as one of thrash metal’s most musically adventurous acts.
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