Sacramento heavy hitters Saltwound have released their new standalone single “Pound of Flesh,” featuring Ringo Waterman of Mugshot.
Released via SharpTone Records, the track follows the band’s 2024 debut album, The Temptation of Pain, and continues their blend of deathcore and metalcore.
“Pound of Flesh” comes with a new music video and pushes Saltwound’s self-described “Norcal Violence” sound with crushing grooves, heavy riffs, and a guest appearance from Waterman.
Vocalist Spencer Timmons said the song focuses on the feeling of people constantly wanting to take something from you, whether out of love, hate, or self-interest.
“Some days I honestly prefer the people that hate me more; at least there’s an innate honesty there,” Timmons said.
Stream “Pound of Flesh” featuring Ringo Waterman and watch the video below.
Saltwound will also hit the road later this month for the Death Coast ’26 tour with Cultist.
Saltwound live:
08/21 — Phoenix, AZ — The Underground
08/22 — San Luis Obispo, CA — Humdinger Brewing
08/23 — Fresno, CA — Strummer’s
08/25 — Spokane, WA — The Big Dipper
08/26 — Seattle, WA — Funhouse @ El Corazon
08/27 — Portland, OR — Twilight Cafe & Bar
08/28 — Sacramento, CA — Cafe Colonial
Photo by Carissa Dugoni
