Black Eyes Announce Tour and First Album in 21 Years, Share New Song

Black Eyes Announce Tour and First Album in 21 Years, Share New Song

The Washington, D.C., band worked with Ian MacKaye on comeback effort Hostile Design

Black Eyes to release new album, share "Pestilence"

Washington, DC-based punks Black Eyes have announced that they will be releasing their first new album in 21 years. The album is called Hostile Design and will be out on October 10 via Dischord Records. The album features six new songs and was produced by Ian MacKaye. The band has also released their lead single “Pestilence”. Black Eyes’ most recent album was Cough which was released in 2004. Check out the song and tracklist below.

Black Eyes Return After 20 Years With New Album 'Hostile Design' Out 10/10 on Dischord Records - Glide Magazine

More than 20 years after recording their last record, Cough, Black Eyes returns with Hostile Design out on 10/10 via Dischord Records.. The album is comprised of six all-new songs, written directly in the wake of the band’s April 2023 reunion shows.Hostile Design was recorded at Tonal Park studios over three days, with Ian MacKaye resuming his role as producer and Don Godwin engineering. The instrumentation returns to Cough‘s two drums, bass, gu…

Black Eyes Announce First New Album In 21 Years 'Hostile Design': Hear "Pestilence”

In 2023, Black Eyes reunited for their first shows in two decades to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut self-titled album. After the first weekend of gigs, the wacky DC punks decided to get back together. Today, they’re announcing Hostile Design, their first LP since 2004’s Cough.