If you’re unfamiliar with the catalog of producer Ross Robinson, it’s huge. Known for a long time as one of the principal founding figures of nü-metal through his work with Korn and later Slipknot, he’s also done records for the likes of Glassjaw, At the Drive-In, Sepultura, Fear Factory, on and on, in addition to having played guitar in ’80s West Coast thrashers Détente. It’ll be interesting to hear what Robinson brings to an established, already accessible sound like that of Red Fang, whose years of hard-touring and vibrant musical personality and presence would seem to have positioned them for a commercial breakthrough on 2013’s Whales and Leeches (discussed here), which indeed was their widest-reaching album to-date.

The central question the pairing of the Portland outfit and Robinson raises is where the band are ultimately headed and what direction their sound will go as a part of that. Again, it’ll be interesting to find out.

From the PR wire:

RED FANG RECORDING NEW ALBUM WITH PRODUCER ROSS ROBINSON

WHALES & LEECHES FOLLOW-UP SLATED FOR FALL RELEASE VIA RELAPSE RECORDS

Red Fang, who recently celebrated their tenth anniversary with a trio of Northwestern U.S. performances, return to the studio in February, recording the follow-up to Whales & Leeches with famed producer Ross Robinson.

“I’ve never been more excited about making a record in my life,” said drummer John Sherman. “The writing process for this album has been super fun and full of energy and good vibes. And the opportunity to work with Ross Robinson is so crazy – I’ve got goose bumps just talking about it!!”

“Red Fang is the extreme mix of cool, wisdom, fire, life dedication and taste,” offered Robinson. “I’m stoked to see who they are at the deepest level on tape; anyone touched by Red Fang swim in coolness, they are true messengers of inspiration.”

The band, who are trekking from Portland to begin recording at Robinson’s Venice, Calif. studio, will play two shows en route: Feb. 17 at Jub Jub’s in Reno and Feb. 18 at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz.

Whales & Leeches was released in October 2013 via Relapse Records.

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