On September 4th, Australian deathcore quartet A Night In Texas will release their fifth full-length, The Darkest Side of Humanity, via Unique Leader Records. For a preview of the record, the new single “A Primal Conditioning” can be heard here; watch the video here: https://youtu.be/DijPhNn2gpY
A Night In Texas comments: “‘A Primal Conditioning’ explores the idea that beneath the veneer of civilization lies a nature that can never truly be erased. The track examines the instinctual drives, impulses, and behaviours embedded within human DNA—traits forged through millions of years of evolution that continue to shape our actions regardless of morality, culture, or progress. It questions whether humanity is genuinely in control of its destiny or simply acting out ancient biological programming disguised as free will.
“Driven by relentless aggression and suffocating intensity, ‘A Primal Conditioning’ is a dark reflection on the animal that still exists within us all, exposing the uncomfortable reality that some aspects of human nature may be impossible to overcome.”
Pre-order The Darkest Side of Humanity now in various formats via: https://orcd.co/THEDARKESTSIDEOFHUMANITY. Listen to the previously released single “Metastatic Misery” here: https://youtu.be/7mIjtIuRdIE
The Darkest Side of Humanity track-listing
1. Oblivions Dominion
2. Rot From Within
3. Fed To Death
4. Metastatic Misery
5. Evolved From Hate
6. When The Sun Burns Out
7. A Primal Conditioning
8. The Chronicles Of Nihilism (feat. Rheese Peters of Babirusa)
9. The Infinite Maw (feat. Ryan Vail of Synestia/Larcenia Roe)
10. The Darkest Side Of Humanity
The Darkest Side of Humanity is A Night In Texas‘ darkest and most extreme release to date. Staying true to the band’s fast-paced deathcore roots while drawing inspiration from their original sound, the album delivers a darker, more evil, and unrelenting sonic experience. Combining blistering speed, crushing heaviness, and oppressive atmosphere, the 10 tracks showcase the band at their most vicious and uncompromising.
Produced by the band’s own Cory Judd then mixed & mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, Ingested, Despised Icon), The Darkest Side of Humanity explores the depths of the human condition, confronting themes of death, suffering, mortality, instinct, deception, and the darker realities of existence. The album examines humanity’s primal nature, the inevitabilities of life, and the forces that shape our thoughts and actions beyond our awareness.
