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Obituary's Future: New Album Plans and Potential Florida Death Metal Big Four Tour
2/10/2026, 1:09:18 PM
New Album Development
Obituary, the influential Florida death metal band, is currently in the early stages of developing a follow-up to their last two albums, 2017's *Obituary* and 2020's *Dying of Everything*. Frontman John Tardy confirmed in an interview with Alejandro Bonilla Carvajal that while there is no set timeline for the new record, the band is actively collecting ideas during their extensive touring schedule. Tardy noted, “You come out with an album nowadays and it takes us that three, four, five years just to kind of cover all the territory and get things done.” Despite the challenges posed by their busy touring commitments, Tardy emphasized that the band is focused on starting to assemble their ideas this year, with a potential release anticipated next year.
Touring Aspirations
In addition to their album plans, Tardy discussed the possibility of a "Florida death metal Big Four" tour featuring Obituary, Morbid Angel, Deicide, and Cannibal Corpse. This concept has been a topic of interest among fans, though former Deicide and Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen suggested that a lack of camaraderie between the bands could hinder such a tour. Tardy, however, expressed a different sentiment, stating, “We have personally always been that band for as long as I can remember… We have no problem in the world opening for anybody.” He reiterated that Obituary has no concerns regarding billing hierarchy and would be willing to share the stage with any of their peers.
Relationships Within the Metal Scene
Tardy also highlighted the band's long-standing friendships within the metal community, referencing their recent European tour with Testament as a significant experience. He mentioned that they have previously toured with Cannibal Corpse and have expressed a desire to collaborate with Deicide before they age out of touring. Tardy remarked, “We’ve done a couple of tours with Cannibal Corpse, and we have told Glen [Benton, Deicide frontman] before that we wanna do some tours with them before we're all too old to do it.”
Official Statements & Responses
Tardy's comments reflect Obituary's commitment to both their music and their relationships within the metal scene. He stated, “It doesn't matter to us” when discussing the potential for sharing the stage with other prominent bands, reinforcing the band's ethos of camaraderie over competition.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You come out with an album nowadays and it takes us that three, four, five years just to kind of cover all the territory [on tour] and get things done.” — John Tardy, Frontman, Obituary
- “We have no problem in the world opening for anybody.” — John Tardy, Frontman, Obituary
- “I would open for Cannibal Corpse or Deicide on any given day.” — John Tardy, Frontman, Obituary
- “So, it wouldn't surprise me.” — John Tardy, Frontman, Obituary, on touring with Deicide
Obituary's approach to their music and touring reflects a dedication to their craft and a desire to maintain strong relationships within the metal community, setting the stage for future collaborations and releases.
