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Neurosis' Steve Von Till reveals how the band secretly rebuilt itself, creating a career-defining album and making future plans for the Neurosis victory-lap that few thought possible.
Topics Include:
The Secret recording of An Undying Love for a Burning World
Neurosis walked away seven years ago under uncertain circumstances
Four remaining members reunited quietly at end of 2024
Aaron Turner brought in to help complete the musical puzzle
Reunion tied to Firekeeper Alliance, a suicide-prevention nonprofit
Heavy music framed as protective factor for indigenous mental health
Steve reflects on tribal rhythms and humanity's forgotten earth connection
Band knew instantly the new material had to be Neurosis
Reunion forced confrontation with ego, identity, and aging as musicians
Firekeeper Alliance's Fire in the Mountains offer pushed them forward
Album written and recorded in secret across three studio sessions
Secrecy maintained even among close friends touring together in Australia
Fan reaction described as unexpectedly emotional, healing, and hope-filled
Steve discusses reduced stigma around vulnerability in heavy music today
Vinyl pressing strategy explained: budget-driven first run, quick sellout
Running Neurot Recordings on a teacher's salary, tight cash flow
Multiple color variants pressed across regional distributors and mail orders
Debate over black vs. clear vinyl sound quality explored
Steve's approach to buying vinyl: music over pressing obsession
Talk turns to Melvins, Hazel Meyer, and DIY label camaraderie
Where the line sits between fan service and variant exploitation
Vinyl side-length considerations shaped decision to make a double LP
Aaron Turner's artwork process detailed, sketched live in the studio
Album title changed at the last minute, forcing new artwork
Neurosis' visual style rooted in myth, symbolism, and Jungian archetypes
Older catalog rights partly held by Relapse and other labels
Steve wants a "forever version" repress of the band's earliest albums
Original master tapes and artwork found corrupted or lost to time
Talk closes on solo tour plans and hopes for Australia
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About The Vinyl Guide
If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.