Extortionist (band)

The band reunited in 2020, and immediately began writing new music, releasing the single "Once More in Torment" on October 5, 2021, exactly 2 years after their initial split.

On August 30, 2018, drummer Nick Mayhew and guitarist Mac Rockwell left the band while on tour with The Last Ten Seconds of Life and So This is Suffering.

[4] In early 2019, the band announced their sophomore album Sever The Cord, which was released through Stay Sick Records on March 22 of that year.

On October 5, 2023, the band officially moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, after adding the owner of Bamboo Audio, Clayton Blue to their lineup in September of the previous year.

[10] 9 days later, on October 24, 2023, the band announced they had signed with Unique Leader Records and would be releasing a new EP, Devoid, on December 1.

[11] On February 21, 2024, the band announced plans on their social media to release their third album Devoid of Love & Light via Unique Leader Records on May 17, 2024.

[2] They are known for their signature "pangy" open snare and "dodgeball sound", which is made by slamming a metal beer keg with a baseball bat.