Well, look who’s back! NONPOINT is gearing up for a new album, and according to Elias Soriano, it’s going to be… DIFFERENT. Yes, folks, brace yourselves for music that is, in fact, only NONPOINT and not, say, elevator jazz or polka remixes. Truly groundbreaking stuff.
In a recent chat with Rev. Tom Brice of Sportzwire Radio (yes, that’s a real thing), Elias had some thoughts to share. “I think people are gonna have fun with it,” he said, clearly channeling the same level of excitement you’d get from announcing you’re switching to a new brand of toothpaste. “It’s different than what’s on the radio. It’s different than what people are dropping right now.” Wow, revolutionary! Who else could possibly create music that isn’t exactly like everything else? Oh, wait—every band ever?
Elias went on to describe the album as “NONPOINT and it’s only NONPOINT.” Deep. Truly, this is the kind of philosophical insight that keeps us up at night, pondering the existential weight of genre-defying, boundary-pushing… NONPOINT-ness.
But wait, there’s more! Elias also weighed in on the nu metal resurgence, because apparently, we all needed his blessing to enjoy music from the early 2000s. “I think people remember how fun it was back then,” he mused, as if he’s the first person to notice that nostalgia is a thing. He then launched into a surprisingly poetic rant about how modern music is “decorating a time that’s kind of sad,” with all its “money problems” and “war problems.” Truly, who among us hasn’t thought, “You know what would fix this global crisis? More nu metal!”?
Elias also dropped some gems like, “Sometimes you just wanna do it all for the nookie,” and “Put that fucking finger up your ass.” Classy! Because nothing says “nu metal revival” like quoting Limp Bizkit lyrics and making questionable anatomical suggestions. He reminisced about the “power and excess” of the early 2000s, which, let’s be honest, was mostly frosted tips and wallet chains. But hey, if we’re bringing that back, count us in!
Meanwhile, drummer Robb Rivera spilled some tea about the album’s progress. Apparently, they’ve got “16 or 17 songs” ready, which is impressive, considering they’ve been working on it for, oh, just two years or so. Robb also confirmed it’s a full album this time, not another EP like their previous releases, Ruthless and Heartless. Because why release music consistently when you can take eight years off and then drop a whole bunch of songs at once? Efficiency is overrated, right?
Robb also casually mentioned that NONPOINT used to release albums every two years, back when they were young and full of energy. Now, they’ve slowed down, probably because they’re too busy perfecting their “only NONPOINT” sound. He did clarify that even though it’s been eight years since their last full album, they’ve technically released 11 songs across two EPs and a single, which is “really… a full album, just done in parts.” Ah, yes, the classic “it’s not procrastination, it’s a creative process” excuse.
And if you’re wondering what’s next for NONPOINT, fear not! They’re hitting the road for The Outta Control Tour this spring, with support from SOIL and SUMO CYCO. Because nothing says “we’re back” like a tour with two other bands that also peaked in the early 2000s. The trek kicks off in Tampa and wraps up in Chicago, giving fans plenty of opportunities to yell, “Play ‘What a Day’!” and reminisce about the good old days.
So, there you have it, folks. NONPOINT is back, and they’re bringing their signature blend of nu metal, nostalgia, and questionable life advice. Whether you’re here for the music, the memories, or just to see if Elias still rocks that iconic spiked hair, one thing’s for sure: it’s gonna be a wild ride. Or, as Elias would say, it’s gonna be NONPOINT and only NONPOINT. Duh.
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