A relationship held together by hatred and pain is the subject of SLÜRK’s new single, I’ll Wait For You On The Ground. The Finnish alternative sludge metal band describe a narrative in which two people remain bound to each other through destruction, with the title referring to one waiting for the other in the afterlife.
The single is SLÜRK’s second release of 2026, following Wristcutter in September. It is available on streaming services and carries an explicit-lyrics notice.
Explaining the song, the band state: “‘I’ll Wait For You On The Ground’ tells of a difficult and self-destroying relationship between two people.” They describe the characters’ shared life as feeling impossible, with death appearing to them as the only release for their pent-up emotions. In the band’s account, the first to die waits for the other because both see the same fate as inevitable.
“They are bound to each other not only in life, but also in destruction and until the very end,” SLÜRK explain. “The song depicts how hatred and pain can blend together in a fateful way. Ultimately, death is seen as the only bringer of peace and connection in this relationship doomed to destruction.”
I’ll Wait For You On The Ground was composed by Remus Pöppönen and Lauri Sia, with lyrics by Amy Blomqvist and arrangement by SLÜRK. Mixing and mastering took place at Pure Noise Studios in Vaasa. Tiitu Sergejeff created the cover artwork. The single contains one track, the title song, with ISRC QTA7X2652954.
Its predecessor, Wristcutter, was composed by Pöppönen, with lyrics by Blomqvist and arrangement by SLÜRK. That single was also mixed and mastered at Pure Noise Studios in Vaasa, with cover art credited to @kavlinganart on Instagram. The one-track release carries an explicit-lyrics notice and ISRC QT6HK2686991.
SLÜRK formed in 2024 among friends who met at Kaustinen College of Music. Based in Kaustinen, Finland, the band also describe their sound as alt-groove metal. Their biography cites Gojira’s technical approach, Crowbar’s heaviness, Pantera’s rawness and Deftones’ mellower side, alongside deeply personal lyrics.
The group are currently working on an EP titled A Line To Cross, with a release planned for 2027.
The announced lineup comprises Amy Devon on vocals, Remus Pöppönen on guitar and backing vocals, Lauri Sia on guitar, Neo Kuorikoski on bass, and Nuutti Saari on drums and percussion.
The supplied promotional photograph was shot by Eveliina Kainulainen and edited by Lauri Sia, Remus Pöppönen and Amy Blomqvist.
