Liverpool’s own CUT SHORT return with ‘The Worst of Myself’, the first single of their new cycle, arriving November 21, 2025. The band — known for sharing stages with Wargasm UK, Dream State, and Heart Of A Coward — continue sharpening their identity as one of the UK’s most uncompromising modern metal acts. With support from BBC Radio 1, Metal Hammer, Kerrang, Rock Sound, Spotify, Tidal, Pandora, and Deezer, their rise is undeniable, but CUT SHORT remain grounded in the bleak realities that shaped them.
Hailing from Liverpool’s decaying urban architecture, CUT SHORT weave mental health struggles, emotional exhaustion, and social collapse into their sonic identity. Their visuals and lyricism mirror the city’s contrasting landscapes of historic grandeur and harsh decline — a world marked by homelessness, addiction, and fractured dreams. In that tension, they carve a sound that blends hardcore, metalcore, and progressive metal, creating an atmosphere that feels as suffocating as it is cathartic.
‘The Worst of Myself’ pushes deeper into these themes, distilling the internal battles, fractured relationships, and quiet moments of self-doubt that define the band’s worldview. Musically, it’s a volatile mix of aggression and introspection, shifting from serrated riffs to vulnerable passages without ever losing its emotional weight. CUT SHORT’s ability to merge heaviness with honesty remains their greatest strength, inviting listeners into a shared struggle where chaos and clarity coexist.
Vocalist Matthew Kean describes the new single as a confrontation with uncomfortable truths, stating: “‘The Worst of Myself’ delves into the topic of mental health and how the relationships we have with ourselves and others can seem to help us grow, when in reality, they may be holding us back. How accurately can you assess your own personal development?” In a scene overflowing with surface-level noise, CUT SHORT continue to offer something deeper — a brutally honest soundtrack to the weight of being human.
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