***NEW MUSIC ALERT*** Lancaster, PA's NAIL BITE Hits Hard With Latest Release 'Nostalgia'

Nail Bite’s Bold New Chapter with “Nostalgia”

The anticipation is over for fans of avant-garde metal band Nail Bite. Today, January 17, 2025, the Pennsylvania quartet released their fourth album, Nostalgia, an ambitious 13-track journey that defies convention and further cements the band’s reputation as a genre-blurring powerhouse.

The Evolution of Nail Bite

Formed in 2020 by guitarist and vocalist Johnnie Bitting during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nail Bite began as an outlet to channel creativity when their family-run martial arts studio paused competitions. Joined by his father, bassist John Bitting, and siblings Lonna and Caiden Nelson, the band quickly found their footing, blending family bonds with ferocious talent.

Over the past five years, Nail Bite has grown from an experimental project into one of the most innovative acts in the modern metal scene. From the raw, black-metal-inspired debut Mammoth of the Great Sea (2021) to the breakthrough swing-metal fusion of Welcome to Partyland (2023), their discography has become a testament to fearless experimentation.

“Nostalgia”: A Timeless Journey

Described by the band as their most innovative and polished work to date, Nostalgia is a sonic exploration of memory and imagination—“a journey back to a time that never existed.” From ethereal melodies to crushing riffs, the album showcases Nail Bite’s ability to meld diverse influences into a cohesive, emotionally charged experience.

The title track, “Nostalgia,” sets the tone with hauntingly beautiful vocal harmonies that crescendo into a powerful, melodic breakdown. “Shimmer” and “Endless” further expand the band’s exploration of atmospheric metal, drawing listeners in with addictive hooks and swelling instrumentation.

Meanwhile, tracks like “You Know Who You Are,” “Rock Bottom,” and “Silly” lean into the band’s heavier side, delivering relentless riffs, guttural growls, and crushing breakdowns that fans of extreme metal will devour.

The album also experiments with unexpected genres, blending synthwave, phonk, world music, and even country into their signature sound. “Cirkus,” for example, pairs an unsettling weirdcore aesthetic with soaring choruses, while “You’ll Never Know,” set to appear in a major upcoming video game, fuses cinematic tension with explosive energy.

A Breakthrough Release

Nostalgia arrives during a period of explosive growth for Nail Bite. After viral performances at festivals like Michigan Metal Fest and two years of growing acclaim on social media, the band has cultivated a massive and loyal fanbase. Their blend of avant-garde metal with unexpected genres has drawn comparisons to acts like System of a Down and Devin Townsend while carving out a sound that is entirely their own.

The album is available today on Bandcamp for free streaming, with a wide release on all platforms. Fans can also purchase physical CDs or pre-save the album on Spotify to support the band’s journey.

As 2025 begins, Nail Bite stands poised to dominate the metal scene, building on their reputation as a band unafraid to push boundaries. With Nostalgia, they’ve crafted an album that doesn’t just look back—it forges a bold new path forward.

Stream Nostalgia now and experience a band at the peak of their creative powers.