Poison The Well Drop First Album in 16 Years and It Hits Hard

Sixteen years. That's how long it's been since Poison The Well put out a full-length record. Their last album, The Tropic Rot, dropped back in 2009 through Ferret Music, and then the band went on hiatus in 2010. For a while there, it felt like that might be the end of the story. But now, Peace In Place is officially out via SharpTone Records, and I'll be real, the wait was worth it.

If you've been following the breadcrumbs, you already know this was coming. Poison The Well released Trembling Level last year, their first new song in 15 years, and it immediately reminded everyone why this band matters. The singles leading up to the album, Thoroughbreds, Everything Hurts, and now Weeping Tones, each proved that this isn't just a nostalgia play. This band came back with something to say.

What's on the Record

Peace In Place is 10 tracks deep, and vocalist Jeffrey Moreira described it as "probably the most pissed record we've ever made." That's saying something for a band that built their reputation on channeling raw emotion into music that feels like it's going to rip through the speakers. The tracklist runs through Wax Mask, Primal Bloom, Thoroughbreds, Everything Hurts, Weeping Tones, A Wake Of Vultures, Bad Bodies, Drifting Without End, Melted, and closing out with Plague Them The Most.

Moreira has been open about what this record means to him. He talked about joining Poison The Well at 18 and how stepping away from the band for over a decade actually reinforced how strong the bond between the members is. Coming back after 16 years, unsure if he could still do what he once left behind, only proved that the connection was real. This isn't a band going through the motions. You can hear it.

The latest music video for Weeping Tones, directed by Anthony Altamura, captures that tension Moreira keeps referencing. He described the song as being about the quiet loss of control that comes when you feel like you can't fully be yourself anymore. The video reflects that struggle but holds onto something stronger. It's heavy stuff, and it translates.

The Legacy Is Real

For anyone who needs a refresher on why this comeback is such a big deal, here's the short version. Poison The Well formed in Coral Springs, Florida in 1997. Their 1999 debut, The Opposite Of December… A Season Of Separation, landed on Revolver's "10 Most Influential Metalcore Albums Of All Time" and Loudwire's "25 Best Metalcore Albums Of All Time." Their 2003 record, You Come Before You, is regarded among Metal Hammer's "100 Greatest Metal Albums Of The 21st Century." These aren't participation trophies. This band shaped what metalcore and post-hardcore sound like today.

Their catalog has racked up over 100 million streams despite being on hiatus for over a decade. That kind of staying power doesn't happen by accident. Founding members Ryan Primack (guitar) and Christopher Hornbrook (drums) are still in the fold, along with Moreira, who has appeared on all five previous full-lengths. The band also officially welcomed bassist Noah Harmon and guitarist Vadim Taver, both of whom had been playing with the group for years.

The Tour You Need to Be At

Here's where it gets really good. Poison The Well is heading out on a spring 2026 headline tour with Converge as direct support. Let that sink in for a second. Two of the most important bands in heavy music history on the same bill. On top of that, SPY and Balmora are on the East Coast and Midwest dates, while The Armed and The Barbarians of California pick up the West Coast run. Every single one of those support acts could headline their own show.

Things kick off with Florida album release shows this month. March 21 at Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, March 23 at Crowbar in Tampa, and March 24 at Conduit in Winter Park. Hometown shows to break the record in proper.

Then the full tour hits in April. Here's the rundown:

Apr 02 — House of Blues, Cleveland, OH

Apr 03 — Concord Music Hall, Chicago, IL

Apr 04 — The Crofoot, Pontiac, MI

Apr 06 — Preserving Underground, Pittsburgh, PA

Apr 07 — HISTORY, Toronto, ON

Apr 09 — The Palladium, Worcester, MA

Apr 10 — Knockdown Center, Queens, NY

Apr 11 — Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA

Apr 12 — Nevermore Hall, Baltimore, MD

Apr 25 — Sick New World Festival, Las Vegas, NV

May 07 — Summit, Denver, CO

May 09 — Stubb's Outdoors, Austin, TX

May 10 — House of Blues, Houston, TX

May 12 — Nile Theater, Phoenix, AZ

May 13 — The Belasco, Los Angeles, CA

May 15 — House of Blues, Anaheim, CA

May 16 — The Observatory North Park, San Diego, CA

May 17 — The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA

Don't Sleep on This

Honestly, this is one of those tours where you look at the lineup and wonder how they fit this much talent on one bill. Poison The Well with Converge alone is worth the ticket price. Add in The Armed, SPY, and the rest of the rotating support, and every night on this tour is going to be something special.

Tickets are available now. If you haven't seen Poison The Well live yet, or if it's been years since your last time, this is the one. A band coming back after 16 years with a record this strong doesn't happen often. Go grab your tickets and go experience it.

Cover photo courtesy of Sarai Kelley (@photosbysarai)