On March 20th, San Diego crossover band Mizery will release their new self-titled EP through Flatspot Records. Recorded and produced by Taylor Young at The Pit, the EP builds on the band’s groove-driven hardcore with rap-sung vocals and furious guitar riffs. It also marks the last recordings of drummer Cayle Sain, who passed in December 2023, and serves as a defiant stand for Mizery.

Out now is the vindicating single “Eulogy,” featuring guest vocals and lyric contributions from DRAIN’s Sammy Ciaramitaro. The song came together as an early demo and was the only track Cayle had laid down programmed drums for instead of studio recordings. To complete the track, drummer David Stalsworth (Militarie Gun, Torena) stepped in on the recording and will join the band for live performances.

San Diego’s Mizery are a defiant powerhouse ready to shake things up with their crossover hardcore sound. Originally breaking out with 2014’s Survive The Vibe EP followed by 2016 full-length Absolute Light (Flatspot Records), Mizery quickly grabbed attention with their groove-driven rhythms and dynamic live show. In December 2023 the unexpected passing of drummer Cayle Sain rattled the music community and understandably put a pause on Mizery. Today the band birth into a new era, announcing their self-titled Mizery EP set for release March 20th through Flatspot Records.

While processing their grief and reflecting, the members of Mizery - vocalist José Luna, guitarists Taylor Parker and Miguel “Mikey” Salazar, and bassist Ahmad Ali - discovered Cayle had taken pre-production demos they had sent him and tracked drums for them in a professional studio. With the help of producer Taylor Young (The Pit), the band was able to obtain these drum tracks and use them for what would become the EP.

Mizery is José Luna - Vocals, Taylor Parker - Lead Guitar, Miguel “Mikey” Salazar - Rhythm Guitar, Ahmad Ali - Bass, Cayle Sain - Drums (posthumous), and David Stalsworth - Drums (touring).