Pennsylvania metalcore band What Lies Below is entering a new chapter after signing with Solid State Records. The Harrisburg based band has also released a new single, “Return to Nothing,” accompanied by an official music video that introduces the group’s next creative direction.
The announcement follows the release of the band’s album I Let It Consume Me, with the new track continuing the emotional story established throughout that project. Combining atmospheric synthesizers, heavy guitar arrangements, and emotionally driven songwriting, “Return to Nothing” explores the difficult process of moving beyond grief, isolation, and personal struggles.
For What Lies Below, the signing represents another important step as the group continues building its presence within the modern metalcore scene.
The band will also return to the road in November, joining Midwinter for a North American tour that includes performances throughout the United States and Canada.
Listen to “Return to Nothing,” below:
What Lies Below Explore Grief And Recovery On “Return To Nothing”
At the center of the band’s latest release is a story about confronting the past and finding a way forward. According to What Lies Below, “Return to Nothing” continues the themes explored on I Let It Consume Me, but from a different emotional perspective. The song follows someone attempting to escape a life shaped by grief, isolation, and the weight of previous experiences. “’Return to Nothing’ is written from the perspective of escaping the dark of I Let It Consume Me,” the band explained.
The band describes the journey as moving from despair toward awakening, with small moments of hope breaking through the darkness. Musically, the single blends atmospheric textures and synthesizer elements with the heavier instrumentation that defines What Lies Below’s sound. That combination fits the song’s subject matter, linking the intensity of metalcore with the more reflective elements of the band’s songwriting.
The accompanying music video adds another visual component to the release, giving listeners a chance to experience the band’s latest material beyond the recording itself. For fans who followed the emotional themes of I Let It Consume Me, “Return to Nothing” continues that story while offering a more hopeful perspective.
Solid State Records Welcomes What Lies Below
The signing places What Lies Below alongside a roster of artists associated with some of the heavier corners of alternative music. Solid State Records has played an important role in developing metalcore and related genres, working with bands that have helped shape the sound of modern heavy music. For What Lies Below, joining the label gives the band a chance to reach a broader audience while continuing to develop the musical identity established through its previous releases.
The band consists of Andrew Watson on vocals, Mike Watson on vocals and guitar, Sam Hart on guitar, and Jonah Luteman on drums. Together, the four musicians have developed a sound that combines aggressive instrumentation with atmospheric production and personal lyrical themes. Their songwriting frequently explores difficult emotional experiences, giving listeners music that connects the intensity of heavy genres with more vulnerable subject matter.
With “Return to Nothing” serving as the band’s first release through Solid State Records, the group introduces their next chapter with a song that directly connects to its previous work. Continuing the narrative of I Let It Consume Me also connects longtime listeners to the band’s past material and their future direction.
As What Lies Below moves forward with its new label partnership, the release provides an early look at the creative direction the group is pursuing.
What Lies Below Announces November Tour With Midwinter
Alongside the signing and single release, What Lies Below is preparing for a November tour supporting Midwinter. The run begins November 5 in Rochester, New York, and continues through November 21 in Lakewood, Ohio. The tour includes stops in Albany, Montreal, Toronto, Columbus, St. Louis, Madison, Indianapolis, and several additional cities.
These performances will give What Lies Below an opportunity to introduce “Return to Nothing” to live audiences while continuing to promote its existing catalog. The upcoming shows also give the band an important chance to connect with listeners following their signing to Solid State Records.
What’s Next For What Lies Below?
Between the release of I Let It Consume Me, the band’s signing to Solid State Records, and the arrival of “Return to Nothing,” What Lies Below is entering an important period of its career.
The latest single builds on the emotional foundation of the group’s previous material while introducing a narrative centered on recovery and moving beyond difficult experiences.
With a new label partnership and an upcoming North American tour, the band has several opportunities to expand its audience heading into 2027.
For listeners following the evolution of modern metalcore, What Lies Below is another emerging act worth keeping an eye on.
“Return to Nothing” is available now through Solid State Records.
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