Awesome how three little words can mean so much, hey? Looks like Corrosion Of Conformity is heading back into a recording studio to work on the follow-up to 2018’s “No Cross No Crown” album!
Earlier this week, Corrosion Of Conformity jumped on social media to share a picture from the recording studio, with three words: “It has begun”.
You may remember that last October, Corrosion Of Conformity had one-time Down guitarist and current Pantera bass tech Bobby Landgraf to play bass with them on the ’24 edition of the Headbangers Boat cruise.
In September 2024, Corrosion Of Conformity’s founding bassist Mike Dean announced he was leaving the band.
Dean revealed his decision to leave Corrosion Of Conformity in a statement on social media: “Recently I made a decision to step away from Corrosion Of Conformity, a band started 40-odd years ago by Reed Mullin, Woody Weatherman, and myself.
“I’m extremely proud of everything we’ve done together, and look forward to hearing more from the band going forward.
“When I rejoined COC for the finishing touches of the ‘Deliverance’ album, I moved back to Raleigh, NC for an all-in creative campaign, but time, distance and side projects and life in general has changed all of that.
“Ever since Reed drifted away from the band and then passed away, it’s been difficult for me to collaborate on new material with bandmates who live hundreds of miles away.
“I look forward to putting together a new Raleigh-based outlet to create new music with more alacrity and with more of an emphasis on my own ideas than in recent times. Also, I look forward to continuing to record and produce other artists.
“All the best to Woodroe, Pepper, and COC crew, and most importantly, many big thanks to the fans of all iterations of the band, who have made this real for all of these years. Salute!”
The remaining members of Corrosion Of Conformity — Pepper Keenan (vocals, guitar) and Woodroe “Woody” Weatherman (guitar) — released this statement: “We, Woodroe and Pepper, are in full support of Dean’s future endeavors and wish him all the best in the quest. Thankful for the music made and (R)evolutionary paths created. That being said, this book of CORROSION is not finished, nor will the train stop.
“The opportunity to play music and create is something that we don’t take lightly, and we will not waver. New COC recording is well underway and will be released in 2025.
“Much love and respect to all the free thinkin’ beer drinkin’ friends and fans worldwide, looking to making more. Without you, we are just growing deaf in a garage.”
Two years ago, Corrosion Of Conformity confirmed the return of drummer Stanton Moore for its upcoming album!
Corrosion Of Conformity recorded “No Cross No Crown” in about forty days over the course of a year at a North Carolina studio with longtime producer John Custer.
Sounds like we’ll have some new C.O.C. sooner than later – let’s hope they can bang it out this year!
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