CORROSION OF CONFORMITY have announced "Good God / Baad Man," an ambitious double album arriving April 3 via Nuclear Blast Records. It marks the band's first studio release in seven years and their first since the death of founding drummer Reed Mullin in January 2020, making it both a fresh chapter and an emotionally charged milestone.
The album is split into two distinct halves that reflect the duality in the title. "Good God" delivers the heavier and angrier side of C.O.C., channeling grief and fury into crushing riffs. "Baad Man" pivots to a rock 'n' roll throwdown, capturing the loose, swaggering energy that has always been part of the band's DNA alongside their heavier tendencies.
The lead single "Gimme Some Moore" features backing vocals from Al Jourgensen of MINISTRY, adding an industrial edge to C.O.C.'s already formidable sound. The collaboration underscores the respect these veteran acts share after decades of running in overlapping circles of heavy music.
The current lineup features Pepper Keenan on vocals and guitar, Woody Weatherman on guitar, Bobby Landgraf on bass replacing the departed Mike Dean, and Stanton Moore behind the drum kit. Moore is no stranger to C.O.C., having played on the band's 2005 album "In the Arms of God." The album was produced by Warren Riker.
C.O.C. will support the release with a co-headlining tour alongside CLUTCH, followed by additional headlining dates around the April release. The pairing of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY and CLUTCH is a dream bill for fans of groove-laden heavy rock and metal, promising nights of relentless riffing from two of the genre's most dependable live acts.
After seven years of silence, "Good God / Baad Man" represents CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's determination to push forward while honoring the legacy of their fallen brother.