Heaviness is easy to chase. Control is harder.
St. Louis deathcore outfit This Is Me Breathing lean into both on their new single “Serenity In Suffering,” a track that does not just rely on force, but shapes it into something more deliberate.
As the title track from their upcoming full-length album due June 26, the release feels less like a standalone single and more like a statement of direction. The band is not just trying to hit harder. They are refining how that weight lands.
The track moves through groove-driven sections, sudden shifts, and dense, suffocating atmosphere without losing its footing. It is aggressive, but not chaotic for the sake of it. Every transition feels intentional, building tension and releasing it in waves that never fully let up.
Lyrically, “Serenity In Suffering” sits in a darker space. The band frames the track around the idea that not everything resolves cleanly, that some outcomes simply have to be accepted rather than fixed. It is a perspective that gives the song a different kind of weight, one that lingers beyond the initial impact.
That balance between physical intensity and emotional depth is where the band has clearly evolved. After more than a decade together and years spent on the road sharing stages with acts like Lorna Shore, Chelsea Grin, and Spite, the sound here feels sharpened. Not just louder, but more focused.
Production plays a major role in that. Recorded at Sicktones Studios and mastered by Jeff Dunne, the track carries a clarity that allows every layer to come through without softening the impact. The low end hits hard, the shifts feel defined, and the space between moments is just as important as the impact itself.
What stands out most is how controlled the chaos feels. The band understands when to push and when to pull back, creating a dynamic that keeps the track from flattening into one continuous wall of sound. It gives the song movement, something a lot of heavier releases lose in the process of trying to stay relentless.
With the full album on the horizon, “Serenity In Suffering” sets a clear expectation. This is a band that has spent years building its foundation and is now tightening every part of it. Less about proving how heavy they can be and more about how effectively they can use it.
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