[Cover photo credit to Jeanne C. Langan]

Sludge Metal band Leafblower have released the Post-Rock-inspired single “Unsatisfied” from their upcoming album, Burn Cruise, due out June 13, 2025 via Max Trax Records. The song is “about being stuck in a cycle of repeat behavior and not finding a way out.” 

Guitarist and lead vocalist Danny Maxwell and bassist/vocalist Craig Fort structure the lyrics as a call and response, “emphasizing the song’s internal conflict.”

For their upcoming album Burn Cruise, Leafblower loosens the grip of their Sludge Doom roots and crafts a “more Hardcore-leaning album to share their own personal stories that have had a heavy impact on their lives.”

Danny Maxwell says:

The lyrics were written during a time of deep introspection, drawing from my own personal experiences as well as the stories I observed around me. My aim on this record was to shift the focus, moving away from the external and delving into a more inward exploration of my thoughts and emotions. While many of the themes are rooted in my own life, others reflect the struggles and journeys of those close to me. Ultimately, I wanted to change the narrative perspective and truly look within.

Bassist, Craig Fort adds:

…to me, these songs are stories of our lives and struggles, but our brotherhood is bonded by the songs we play as our ultimate outlet.