Today, Los Angeles alt-punk band Death Lens announce plans to release their new album Cold World on May 3rd via Epitaph Records. Since 2015, the five self-described “Brown boys from La Puente” have demonstrated an explosive energy and attitude in their recordings and chaotic live shows. Along the way, they have blossomed into a refined example of their work ethic, dedication to social justice and their community.

“ “Cold World” just seemed to fit in the days we’re living,” the band muses on the album’s title choice. “It’s the desire to thrive in a deteriorating world all while pushing those who feel like there is no hope and hoping to give them a second wind, a sense of hope.”

The track features slick guitar sonics and tender backing vocal harmonies that feel like the best parts of indie, punk and shoegaze, with a surrealist music video.

Aided by NYC-based producer Brett Romnes (Hot Mulligan, Mom Jeans), Cold World is a departure from the early styles Death Lens mimicked as a young band; an elevation of their sound transmuted into matured and brawny post-hardcore tinged rock songs. Coming from their DIY background, it was an adjustment to work with a producer for the first time but together they were able to explore new creative territories. With the reverb turned up and the raw dial scaled back, they leave room for the massive hooks and compelling songwriting heard on the album’s eleven tracks.

“This was our first time using a producer and we were scared that our sound was not going to be us, but Brett was such an amazing addition to the writing process,” the band explains. “The goal was to find a common ground and build from that and we did almost instantly on day one, it was beautiful.”

Death Lens On Tour – Tickets Available HERE.

W/ Militarie Gun
Jan. 31 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge
Feb. 2 – Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves
Feb. 3 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
Feb. 4 – Houston, TX – House Of Blues
Feb. 6 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
Feb. 7 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade – Purgatory
Feb. 8 – Tampa, FL – The Crowbar
Feb. 9 – Miami, FL – Gramps
Feb. 10 – Tallahassee, FL – 926 Bar

W/ Wavves
Feb. 14 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
Mar. 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court*
Mar. 17 – Colorado Springs, CO – Vultures*
Mar. 19 – St. Louis, MO – Duck Roomi*
Mar. 20 Lakewood, ON – Foundry*

W/ Teen Mortgage
Mar. 22 – Brooklyn, NY – Union Pool
Mar. 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Foto Club
Mar. 24 – Medford, MA – Deep Cuts
Mar. 26 – Montreal, QC – Bar le Ritz
Mar. 27 – Toronto, ON – The Garrison
Mar. 29 – Hamtramck, MI – The Sanctuary
Mar. 30 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
Apr. 1 – Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI
Apr. 2 – Columbus, OH – The Basement
Apr. 3 – Nashville, TN – The End
Apr. 5 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Apr. 6 – Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Local 506
Apr. 7 – Richmond, VA – The Camel
Apr. 8 – Louisville, MY – Mag Bar*
Apr. 3 – Memphis, TN – Growers*
Apr. 11 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street*
Apr. 12 – Albuquerque, NM – Moonlight Lounge*
Apr. 13 – Flagstaff, AZ – The Hive*

*Death Lens only

Pre-order Cold World HERE.