Australian deathcore wrecking ball To The Grave have officially entered a new chapter, announcing their signing to BLKIIBLK and unleashing a vicious new single, Eyestalk Ablations.
The track marks the band’s first new music since last year and serves as their debut release under the BLKIIBLK banner, arriving alongside a typically chaotic and blood soaked music video.
For vocalist Dane Evans, the new song represents both a continuation and evolution of everything To The Grave have built over the years:
“‘EYESTALK ABLATIONS’ is a shotgun blast to the face: claustrophobic, heavy from front to back and not a second wasted on room to breathe,” Evans says.
“This track feels like the old version of TTG got dragged out the back and shot, then someone bagged up the bits and made a monster out of it with some parts of Lamb Of God and Cerebral Bore to make up what’s missing.”
To The Grave ‘Eyestalk Ablations’ video
The signing is another major milestone for a band that has spent more than a decade carving out its place as one of Australia’s most uncompromising heavy exports.
BLKIIBLK label boss Mike Gitter praised the group’s commitment both musically and ideologically:
“BLKIIBLK is proud to be working with Australia’s TO THE GRAVE. From ethic to execution, they are hard-working and completely uncompromising.”
“TO THE GRAVE musically assaults, but they also inform with a message that fights for pro-human and pro-animal rights in a desensitized world.”
Evans is equally enthusiastic about the partnership:
“Being signed to BLKIIBLK is another clean, exciting gear in the meatgrinder and we couldn’t be more stoked to be working with the team there.”
“Can’t overstate how cool it is to be locked in with the legends there, alongside some bands and names we’ve looked up to most of our lives.”
On the road
The announcement arrives just weeks after To The Grave revealed their upcoming Nail Australia To The Walls Tour, which will see the band return home this September alongside American heavy hitters No Cure.
To The Grave ‘Nail Australia To The Walls’ Tour 2026
- Wednesday, September 2nd – Perth, Amplifier Bar*
- Thursday, September 3rd – Adelaide, Lion Arts^
- Friday, September 4th – Frankston, Singing Bird
- Saturday, September 5th – Melbourne, Max Watts
- Sunday, September 6th – Canberra, The Baso+
- Thursday, September 10th – Sydney, Crowbar
- Friday, September 11th – Newcastle, Hamilton Station
- Saturday, September 12th – Brisbane, The Triffid
^ No Bloodmouth
- No Algor Mortis
- No Algor Mortis or Bloodmouth
Find out more and get your tickets here.
Intense live shows
Bassist Matt Clarke promises fans some of the most intense shows the band has ever assembled (per press release):
“These are the heaviest lineups we’ve ever put together, and we can’t wait for these shows across North America and at home in Australia.”
“No matter what show you’re hitting, you’re in for a treat.”
With fresh music, a major label partnership and huge Australian and North American tours locked in, 2026 is rapidly shaping up to be one of the biggest years in To The Grave’s career.
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