Ep557: The Secret Return of Neurosis with Steve Von Till

Ep557: The Secret Return of Neurosis with Steve Von Till

Author: The Vinyl Guide July 27, 2026 Duration: 1:04:10

Neurosis's 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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