Six Feet Under - Unmistakable Smell of Death (Lyric Music Video) - Metal Blade Records

Mar 11, 2026

Buy here: http://www.metalblade.com/sixfeetunder "Next To Die" marks a new creative high for Six Feet Under, marking the band’s 15th album since 1995’s Haunted. “It started out as an album full of death metal songs with speed and aggression,” says guitarist Jack Owen. “Then Chris had the brilliant idea to keep half of those death metal songs and add some groovier songs in the vein of the early Six Feet Under material. Chris emphasized tempo, so keeping with the beats per minute for early SFU classics, I wrote a side of tasty groove-laden music with Chris doing all the lyrics.” The creative collaborative approach sees Next to Die essentially broken down into two different sides, Death and Groove, resulting in an aural masterwork that satisfies Six Feet Under as artists, while also offering something for every fan. Next to Die, produced by Jack Owen and singer Chris Barnes and mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis of MRL Studios, Nashville, follows 2024’s Killing for Revenge. It’s the third record that Barnes and Owen (ex-Cannibal Corpse) have created together since reuniting in 2017. “We don’t discuss lyrical themes, we each write what we’re feeling,” explains Barnes. “We each just write what we find interesting.” Barnes titled the record after the song “Next to Die,” as it “best represents what is contained within the ideas/storylines of the lyrics of each song.” The frontman urges close listening, saying, “that’s the great thing about music and art and reading. It takes you on an exploration into your own imagination, and that personal experience lets you discover what you think the meaning is. Having someone tell you what it means takes away that magic,” Barnes believes. Sandy Rezalmi’s cover art perfectly brings to life the journey that the LP’s lyrics and music take listeners on, and SFU are excited to share that gory and glorious vision with listeners everywhere. Tour dates are being worked on for 2026 and 2027, with Six Feet Under more than ready to jump back on stage. “We enjoy being on the road, wherever it is,” Owen says. “Every day is different. This album has enough great material do give us the opportunity to play these, plus lots of our older classics, to fans around the world.” 05. Unmistakable Smell of Death ------------------------------------ I stand above you filled with glee Gleaming blade held high Your terror thrills me, it fulfills me I will take my time Unmistakable smell of death Bones are breakable, bodies bled Unstoppable feeling of dread Impossible to stop the bloodshed I untie you, allowing you to fight I enjoy my prey I rejoice in this little game I play With everyone I slay Unmistakable smell of death Bones are breakable, bodies bled Unstoppable feeling of dread Impossible to stop the bloodshed Underestimating your will to fight You have taken control Your attack prevails as I'm now impaled You watch my severed head roll Unmistakable smell of death Irreplaceable body dead Untraceable bloodshed Unavailable missing head Missing head

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