AFTERLIFE Announce New Album "The Pain That Shapes Us" + Share "Empty" Video

AFTERLIFE — Tyler Levenson (vocals), Andrew McGuire [guitar], Luke Walkinshaw [drums], and Tristan Edwards [bass] — are thrilled to announce their new album The Pain That Shapes Us, out November 6 via Mascot Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, the band shares the video for new single "EMPTY." Watch it BELOW.

"Empty" is a bit of a change of pace for Afterlife, as the band veered off course when it came to songwriting — and to excellent results.

"'Empty' navigates the reality of a devastating heartbreak, exploring the weight of emotional emptiness and mental exhaustion," says Levenson. "For me, it's one of the most vulnerable songs on the album, born from a collection of unfortunate experiences woven into one tragic outcome. The emotional honesty guided not only the lyrics but also the sound of the track. During this song's creation, we wanted the atmosphere to match the moodiness of the lyrics, allowing us to create a unique sonic landscape, setting the song apart on the album... When writing this song, I knew that the only way to truly express the song’s emotions was through singing them, making 'Empty' the first Afterlife track without screaming or rapping."

The album is a critical creation for the band.

"The Pain That Shapes Us is the album that the band needed to write," Levenson says. "We pulled the curtain back more than ever, revealing the rawest, most honest, and vulnerable sides of who we are as a group and what we've been through. It's a reminder that our struggles, while painful, are also what makes us who we are."

Afterlife recorded the album with producers Zach Jones [Crown The Empire, Nothing More, We Came As Romans, Pop Evil] and Austin Coupe [Papa Roach, The Devil Wears Prada, Thousand Below, Moodring].

THE PAIN THE SHAPES US TRACK LISTING:

"A Thousand Warnings" 

"Bad Habits" 

"Vertigo" 

"Bleed You Dry" 

"Empty" 

"Sick Of It"

 "Crash And Burn" 

"Playing God" 

"Bite" 

"More To Life" 

"Parasite Of The Mind"

Afterlife will hit the road with Convictions this fall. All dates are below.

AFTERLIFE ON TOUR:

WITH CONVICTIONS:

10/2 — Memphis, TN — Growlers 

10/3 — Oklahoma City, OK — The Bowman Theater 

10/4 — Wichita, KS — Wave 

10/6 — Springfield, MO — Regency 

10/7 — Omaha, NE — Waiting Room 

10/8 — Des Moines, IA — xBXLivex 

10/9 — Madison, WI — The Annex 

10/11 — Lansing, MI — Grewal Hall 

10/14 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle 

10/15 — Akron, OH — The Vortex

Upon solidifying their lineup back in the 2017, the members of Afterlife bonded over influences like Slipknot, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach as they cultivated their own sound. As a unit, they locked into a groove and dropped the Vicious Cycle EP that same year. Speaking to the excitement around the band, they sold out their very first headline gig: the EP’s release show. Catalyzing their momentum, they hit the studio with producer Zakk Cervini [Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Poppy] and dropped their debut album Breaking Point during 2019.

Pushing forward, they evolved once again with the full-length Part of Me [2021]. Beyond amassing millions of streams, they've shared stages with the likes of Ice Nine Kills, From Ashes To New, Crown The Empire, Bury Tomorrow, Rise Of The Northstar, Zero 9:36, and more. Gracing the bills of some of the country's biggest rock festivals, they've appeared at Welcome To Rockville, Louder Than Life, Inkcarceration Festival (Main Stage), Shiprocked Cruise, and Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Meanwhile, they have received widespread critical acclaim from Alternative Press, Rock Sound, Metal Hammer, Revolver, Loudwire, Substream Magazine, Knotfest, and more.

In 2024, the band independently released their smashing single "Bleed You Dry," opening the door to a surge virality on TikTok. Afterlife premiered the song live for the first time ever at Welcome To Rockville, and it remains a live staple. Moreover, "Bleed You Dry" quickly piled up north of 15 million collective streams and views.

Renowned for explosive live shows, witnessing one gig was all it took for Mascot Records to sign them in 2025. Shortly after inking their deal, the group hit the studio and the result is The Pain That Shapes Us.