Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Following the success of previously-released singles ‘Scum‘, ‘Ball & Chain’ and ‘Big Brother’, Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal pioneers Clawfinger have released their latest single ‘Going Down (Like Titanic)‘. The song is taken from their hotly-anticipated studio album “Before We All Die”, set for release on February 20 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.
“Before We All Die” marks Clawfinger‘s first studio album in 19 years, capturing the band’s trademark fusion of sharp rap delivery, heavy grooves and biting social commentary, now more relevant than ever.
Frontman Zak Tell reveals about the new track:
“This started off as a silly braggadocious rap lyric, simply because that’s what the beat was telling me to do. It wasn’t very well thought out at all, just threading together cool words that rhymed. I guess in some ways it was about a Clawfinger comeback without me really even thinking about it, not that we’ve really been gone but it’s been a while since we released anything. I guess the question the lyric ended up asking was: What are we really coming back to, we may be awesome and all that but everything is still completely messed up. We can brag and boast but we’re still arrogant idiots heading towards a total collapse of the world as we know it.
The Titanic chorus idea came from Jocke, I’m not even sure he realized what a great metaphor it was for the lyric? We’re talking about a massive ship that they said was unsinkable… that sank. Rich people partying onboard, enjoying the luxury at the top, while the less fortunate working class were stuck down below, everyone headed straight for disaster without having a clue. Does that sound familiar?”
Stream / Download ‘Going Down (Like Titanic)’: https://clawfinger.rpm.link/titanicPR
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Known for their pioneering fusion of metal, rap, and unflinching social commentary, Clawfinger return with their brand new record “Before We All Die”, that will rekindle the fire which made them one of Europe’s most groundbreaking crossover acts. This long-awaited comeback marks not just a return, but a reinvention, proof that true intensity never fades.
Despite releasing their first studio album since 2007, Clawfinger are seeing significant success across social media platforms and streaming services, where both new material and classic tracks are gaining impressive traction. The band’s sharp lyrical perspective and unmistakable sound clearly strike a chord with the current zeitgeist, resonating not only with long-time fans but also with a new, younger generation of metal listeners. This renewed relevance proves that Clawfinger‘s message, attitude and musical identity remain as powerful and timely as ever.
From environmental collapse to political hypocrisy, personal disillusionment to collective denial, “Before We All Die” is Clawfinger at full volume – still pissed off, still sharp as ever, still sprinkled with a touch of self-irony, and still refusing to shut up while the world pretends it’s all fine.
“This album is part protest, part therapy, and part middle finger,” the band says. “We’re not offering solutions. We’re screaming because silence is surrender.”
“Before We All Die” will be released on February 20, 2026 through PERCEPTION. Pre-save/pre-orderyour copy now at: https://clawfinger.rpm.link/beforewealldiePR
“Before We All Die” Track Listing:
1. Scum
2. Ball & Chain
3. Tear You Down
4. Big Brother
5. Linked Together
6. A Perfect Day
7. Going Down (Like Titanic)
8. You Call Yourself a Teacher
9. A Fucking Disgrace
10. Kill The Dream
11. Environmental Patients
12. Before We All Die
Clawfinger Live:
02.05.2026 (NO) Karmøygeddon Metal Festival
19.06.2026 (CH) Quellrock Openair
07.08.2026 (CZ) Brutal Assault
08.08.2026 (AT) Picture On
15.08.2026 (CH) Rock The Lakes Festival
22.08.2026 (DE) Headbanger Festival
22.10.2026 (DE) Munich Backstage Werk
23.10.2026 (AT) Vienna, Arena
24.10.2026 (CZ) Prague, Palac Akropolis
26.10.2026 (DE) Cologne, Kantine
27.10.2026 (NL) Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg
28.10.2026 (BE) St Niklaas, De Casino
30.10.2026 (FR) Paris, Elysee Montmartre
31.10.2026 (CH) Pratteln, Z7
02.11.2026 (DE) Nürnberg, Hirsch
03.11.2026 (DE) Hamburg, Übel & Gefährlich
05.11.2026 (DK) Copenhagen, Amager Bio
06.11.2026 (DE) Berlin, Kesselhaus
07.11.2026 (DE) Münster, Skaters Palace
Clawfinger are:
Zak Tell | vocals
Jocke Skog | guitar, keyboards
Bård Torstensen | guitars
André Skaug | bass
Micke Dahlén | drums
