Late last year, the band Ded released a new album called Resent that had the heaviness and the angst that so many people fell in love with when the band debuted a decade ago with “Anti-Everything.” Not wasting any time at all to put out even more material, you can now find the deluxe edition of that album featuring a brand new song called “Denouncer.” On top of that, they have announced a headline tour with support from Dropout Kings that kicks off in their hometown of Phoenix and includes festival stops like Rockfest in Wisconsin and Inkcarceration in Ohio.
RESENT: Deluxe Edition will feature unreleased tracks and demos, adding 11 new tracks to the original 12-track album and offering fans a deeper look into the creative sessions that ultimately shaped RESENT.
The RESENT Deluxe edition expands on the band’s third studio album with five additional songs, including the previously released single “Weapon” and the aforementioned “DENOUNCER.” It also features three tracks that were strong contenders for the original album but ultimately didn’t make the final tracklist, along with six demos ranging from raw early ideas to near-finished recordings.
“We thought it would be cool to put everything out there and give people a look behind the curtain,” says frontman Joe Cotela. “These songs and demos were all part of the creative process behind RESENT, and we wanted fans to hear the full picture of what we were working on during that era.”
Speaking about “DENOUNCER,” Cotela explains, “I’ve always loved this song. I wanted it on the record, but I think it ended up feeling a little left-of-center compared to the rest of the album. It’s not necessarily a strange song, but it has a different energy and perspective that made it stand apart from the other tracks. Looking back, that may be exactly what makes it interesting.
“At its core, the song is about finding your own spiritual power and refusing to hand that power over to people who want to use fear, guilt, or authority to control others. A lot of the inspiration came from seeing evangelists, institutions, politicians, and religious figures use faith as a tool for influence rather than a path to connection. The song isn’t about attacking pure religion or telling people what to believe. It’s about questioning anyone who claims to speak on behalf of something greater or weaponizing that for gain while using that position to manipulate others.
“For me, spirituality, faith, love, energy, life, death, the essence of being alive—those are deeply personal experiences. No other human being can define my relationship with the universe, with the creator, or with whatever connects us all. I believe people should be encouraged to look deep within themselves, ask questions, and find their own path rather than externally and faithfully following someone else’s version of truth. Ultimately, ‘DENOUNCER’ is a reminder that we should question everything we think we know—not from a place of cynicism, but from a place of curiosity, growth, and personal freedom. Well, maybe a little cynicism.”
Overall, the deluxe is a “must-listen” for fans.
To hear more about this album and the history of the band Ded, check out the most recent conversation between Cutter and Joe Cotela of Ded from episode 430 of the podcast Cutter’s Rockcast.
RESENT: DELUXE EDITION TRACK LISTING:
“Wasted”
“You Want Honest?” (Feat. Chad Gray)
“Purpose: Be Myself”
“Rockstar”
“Eraser”
“Never Belong”
“Dig Deep”
“Fuck With It”
“Point of No Return”
“Rise Above It All” (Feat. Upon A Burning Body)
“Fight Forever (2 Rot)”
“Until I Die” (Feat. Chris Motionless)
“Weapon“*
“Denouncer”*
“Set The World on Fire”*
“Windbreaker”*
“I’m Here To Stay”*
“Become The Villain” (Demo)*
“Get Ready Stay Ready” (Demo)*
“Phantom Limb” (Demo)*
“Missed The Point” (Demo)*
“Colors” (Demo)*
“Wave and Watch” (Demo)*
*Deluxe Edition Tracks
WITH DROPOUT KINGS + VRSTY:
7/11 — Phoenix, AZ — The Rebel Lounge
7/13 — Lubbock, TX — Jake’s
7/14 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street
7/15 — Lawrence, KS — The Bottleneck
7/17 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration Festival*
7/18 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest
7/19 — Minneapolis, MN — Studio B
7/20 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
7/21 — Des Moines, IA — XBkx Live
7/22 — Iowa City, IA — Wildwood
7/23 — Madison, WI — The Annex
7/24 — Westland, MI — The Token Lounge
7/25 — Rochester, NY — Montage Music Hall
7/26 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Crafthouse
7/28 — Clifton, NJ — Dingbatz
7/29 — Boston, MA — Brighton Music Hall
7/30 — Reading, PA — Reverb
8/1 — Lansing, MI — Rock Lansing
8/3 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s Venue
8/4 — Wichita, KS — WAVE
8/6 — Colorado Springs, CO — The Black Sheep
8/7 — Denver, CO — HQ
8/8 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theater
*Festival Date
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