Canadian extreme metal wrecking crew Eaten By Sharks joined The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio for an exclusive interview and the world premiere of their crushing new single, "Capsized," giving listeners the first chance anywhere in the world to hear the track before its official release.
The premiere offered fans their first glimpse into the band's upcoming full-length album, The Undertow Of Hate , scheduled for release on July 17 via CDN Records.
Fresh off the premiere, the band discussed the album's lengthy creative process, working with renowned producer Christian Donaldson, their love of guitar gear, the importance of real musicianship, and their plans for what they are calling the "Summer of Sharks."
The Best Material They've Ever Written
For Eaten By Sharks, The Undertow Of Hate represents years of work and refinement.
"We've been doing this for writing these songs for quite a while now," the band explained. "It's taking a while to get it all ready to go. We're very proud of the stuff that we have recorded now. We wrote a bunch of songs just to be able to come up with the eight songs that we have on the album. It's the best stuff I think we've come up with so far."
That dedication is immediately evident in "Capsized," a track that showcases the band's evolution from the already impressive Eradication era into something even bigger, heavier, and more ambitious.
When asked about hearing the finished product after spending countless hours writing and recording, the band admitted that perspective can become difficult.
"I've listened to some of these songs close to a few hundred, maybe a thousand times. By the time you're done recording and listening to mixes, you're so far removed from hearing it for the first time. I wish I could hear it for the first time like everybody else."
Fortunately, listeners on Metal Devastation Radio got exactly that opportunity.
Teaming Up With CDN Records
The new album marks the band's first full album campaign with CDN Records after previously releasing Eradication independently before partnering with the label.
"We're very happy working with the guys from CDN. They've really believed in our vision and what we want to do. They kind of latched onto our boat and said, 'Let us tug you guys along and we'll get you even further.'"
The partnership appears to be paying off, with multiple singles, music videos, and promotional campaigns already lined up ahead of the album's release.
Working With Christian Donaldson
One of the most fascinating parts of the conversation centered around the band's relationship with producer Christian Donaldson, known for his work with numerous extreme metal artists.
Rather than simply serving as an engineer, Donaldson has become an integral part of the band's creative process.
"Christian has become a friend now. I can't really see us working with anybody else."
The band described how the collaboration has evolved since recording Eradication .
"The first time we went out to record with him, we were just getting to know each other. The second time, all that's out of the way. Now we're just getting straight to work."
That familiarity allowed the producer to contribute creative ideas and arrangements that elevated the material even further.
"We'd be listening to something and he'd stop and say, 'What if we try this?' Or I'd have an idea and he'd say, 'Go ahead, let's try it.' We were adding a little extra gravy on top."
Reflecting on the final result, the band didn't hide their excitement.
"There was a point where we finished recording all the guitars and were listening to the rough mixes, and I remember sitting there thinking, 'Wow, this is some of the best stuff I've ever been a part of personally.'"
Old School Metal Mentality Meets Modern Technology
The interview also veered into a deep dive on guitar gear, modern modeling technology, tube amplifiers, seven-string guitars, and the never-ending obsession that guitar players share.
While the band embraces modern tools like the Quad Cortex and Neural DSP technology, they still maintain a traditional approach to live performance.
"We like tube amps. We like cabs on stage. We like to feel it."
At the same time, they appreciate the convenience modern technology provides.
"I can walk into a venue with two bags on my shoulders, both my guitars, and I'm good to go."
The band's current sound revolves around seven-string guitars tuned to drop A, allowing for greater range while maintaining the crushing heaviness fans expect.
"It's kind of like the way a seven-string is supposed to be used. You get that extended range while still having room for melodies and leads."
No Clicks. No Triggers. Just Pure Power.
One of the most revealing moments came when the conversation turned to the band's live performance philosophy.
Unlike many modern extreme metal acts, Eaten By Sharks keeps things raw.
"We don't use any triggers. He's just heel up and smashes the drums."
The band praised drummer Justin's intensity and physicality as a major component of their sound.
"We have a monster of a drummer. The guy is like 6'6". He just wails on the drums."
That natural chemistry remains central to how the band operates both live and in rehearsal.
"We don't use click tracks. We're just balls to the wall."
Real Musicianship In The Age Of AI
The discussion eventually shifted toward AI-generated music and whether technology can ever truly replace human creativity.
The band's answer was clear.
"It's all about the journey in between."
While acknowledging technological advancements, they emphasized the importance of genuine human experience in songwriting.
"People recognize that when they're listening to songs, whether they know it's there or not. You can tell when something is a lived experience."
The band compared the process of creating music together to taming a wild force.
"Sometimes you're trying to tame this beast, and then all of a sudden this flow starts happening. You can feel it like waves."
Moments like those, they believe, are impossible to manufacture.
"When it happens and everybody locks in, that's magic. That's music."
The Undertow Is Coming
With "Capsized" now unleashed, Eaten By Sharks are preparing for an aggressive release campaign leading into The Undertow Of Hate .
Additional singles, multiple music videos, live performances, and more surprises are already in the works.
"It's going to be the Summer of Sharks."
For fans of progressive death metal, technical brutality, crushing grooves, and bands unafraid to balance modern precision with old-school authenticity, The Undertow Of Hate is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated underground metal releases of the summer.
The exclusive world premiere of "Capsized" on The Zach Moonshine Show proved one thing beyond any doubt:
Eaten By Sharks aren't drifting with the current.
They're steering directly into the storm.
The Undertow Of Hate arrives July 17 via CDN Records.
Follow Eaten By Sharks on social media and streaming platforms for upcoming singles, videos, tour announcements, and more.
Track List:
Battle Of The Bands Top Six Winners:
1 - Trivan - Abyss Of Crawling Shadows - (466,621 votes)
2 - Heidbekka - Völva - (217,224 votes)
3 - Another Demon - Drawn and Quartered feat. James Murphy (Testament, Death, Obituary) - (177,202 votes)
4 - NIKOLA'S CAGE - RASCAL - (103,507 votes)
5 - Hypersphere - Cylapsis - (85,818 votes)
6 - Rakinua - SPIRITS OF WATERS - (74,341 votes)
The Zach Moonshine Intro
7 - Ozzy Osbourne - Never Say Die
8 - Ola Englund - The Ember Saga
9 - LEFT TO DIE - Archangel
Eaten By Sharks - interview featuring Capsized/Dead Weight/Megalodon
10 - Six Feet Under - Unmistakable Smell of Death
11 - NARGAROTH - Metalheart
12 - THY ANTICHRIST - Metal to the Bone
13 - Suffer (UK) - Soul From Flesh
14 - Filth - Rollin
15 - Nocturnal Ceremony - Seasons of hate
16 - Altared States - A Violent Consequence
17 - Cayne - OUTCAST
18 - Valar Morghulis - Bereft of Light
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