On Episode 138 of The Metal Maniacs Podcast, hosts Jay Ingersoll and Modd welcome back returning guest Alex Eilers to talk about the upcoming Funeral Language record Thank You For The Dead Body, out January 20th, 2026.

This episode is a deep dive into a record that feels sharper, leaner, and more direct than anything Funeral Language has released before. Jay gives his honest first impressions of the album — a sound that’s fully honed in, familiar but unmistakably its own. More punk rock in spirit, zero fluff, and just 22 minutes of pure chaos, with nearly half the songs launching straight into vocals. We unpack how this approach is almost the opposite of what was discussed around the last record — and why that shift felt necessary.

Alex breaks down the songwriting mindset, the aggression, the grooves, and the intentional choices that shaped the album, plus the creation of the visual and content pieces surrounding the release.

Track-by-track discussion includes:

Imhumane (1:25)

Groove-heavy opener with added low vocals, a menacing feel, and the perfect ending touch with the Addison voicemail.

Deathwish Complex (2:45)

Catchy, chaotic energy with a Lowist feature, “come on come on” hooks, early punk-era Marilyn Manson vibes, and a killer sliding groove.

Bailey Ruban (3:03)

Layered vocals, call-out sections, discordant rhythms, Vision of Disorder–style singing, cymbal ring-outs, and ideas worth pushing even further.

A Rope 2 Ways (2:52)

Nonstop energy, extended screams, borderline Sam Kinison madness, vocal overload, and a hard-grooving warning section.

Dead Meat (3:10)

Immediate nonsense vocals, aggressive riffs, discordant slides, a nasty 2:08 groove, and perfectly timed vocal pullbacks.

Whiskey Foxtrot (3:06)

Descending hammer-on riffs, triplet grooves, Dillinger-style grindy chaos, cowbell and woodblock accents, and a bluesy punk rock ending.

Thank You For The Dead Body (2:44)

More cowbell, Every Time I Die energy, VOD-inspired vocals, and a crushing final riff with discordant guitar interplay.

Rain Check (3:13)

Grindy noise sections, descending melodies, ringing cymbals, and one of the most chaotic moments on the record.

We also talk about:

Why this record cuts straight to the point

Vocals-first songwriting and immediate impact

Punk influences vs metal roots

Creating visual and content pieces for the album

What’s next for Funeral Language

If you’re into hardcore, punk-infused metal, chaotic grooves, and honest creative evolution, this episode is a must-listen.

🔥 Funeral Language – Thank You For The Dead Body

📅 Out January 20th, 2026

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