IF NOT FOR ME SUMMON DARK NEW SINGLE “UNHOLY,” A DEMONIC METALCORE BLAST
Photo: Brendan McGlathery
Dropping a song about demonic possession on Friday the 13th just makes sense. If you’re not already familiar with If Not For Me, their new single’s rallying cry of “Bring on the bloodbath!” might be the perfect introduction. The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania quartet has steadily carved out a lane for themselves in the modern metalcore scene across two albums and two EPs.
After resurfacing late last year with “Retrograde,” the band’s first release of 2026 arrives with a heavier punch. “Unholy” leans fully into its dark subject matter, pairing crushing riffs and tension-filled moments with a striking horror-inspired video directed by Alex Kouvatsos. The track wastes no time getting to the point, building a sense of dissonance before erupting into a chorus that sticks immediately.
Frontperson Patrick Glover explained that the song came from a desire to step outside his own head and write something completely unhinged.
“Unholy is all about being possessed by a demon and being controlled from the inside out. I tried to tap into what it might be like to feel their presence beneath your skin, influencing your every move and infiltrating your every thought until you’re forced to submit. I really wanted to lean into the horror imagery in the lyrics and leave almost nothing up to interpretation. It was also important to convey the desperation and intensity in the vocals. I probably pushed myself harder than I ever have while recording this one, and it ended up being one of my favorite songs we’ve ever written.”
“Unholy” arrives as the band continues to build momentum following their 2024 Thriller Records debut Everything You Wanted. Next up, If Not For Me will appear at Welcome to Rockville on May 9 before hitting the road for a triple-threat headline tour. Colorblind and Windwaker will join the band on most dates.
Watch the video for “Unholy” below.
If Not For Me, Colorblind, and Windwaker will hit the road on a three-way headliner this May. See dates below:
5/9 - Daytona, FL @ Welcome to Rockville *
5/10 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
5/11 - Philadelphia, PA @ Foundry
5/12 - Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck
5/14 - Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple **
5/15 - Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge
5/16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Amsterdam
5/17 - St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
5/19 - Denver, CO @ HQ
5/20 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
5/22 - Sacramento, CA @ Goldfields
5/23 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram
5/24 - Anaheim, CA @ The Parish
5/26 - Mesa, AZ @ Underground
5/27 - Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
5/29 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Underground
5/30 - Dallas, TX @ Puzzles Deep Ellum
5/31 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
6/2 - Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar
6/3 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
6/5 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery
6/6 - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
6/7 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Woodshop
6/8 - Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
* If Not For Me & Colorblind only
** Windwaker only