New York hardcore mainstays Agnostic Front have put out the official video for “Divided,” off their latest record, Echoes In Eternity, out in 2025 through Reigning Phoenix Music. The release lines up with the band gearing up for a full summer run across Europe — the second leg kicks off in Töging Am Inn, Germany, on July 25.
Vocalist Roger Miret laid out what the song is getting at: “‘Divided’ confronts the rise of extremist ideology and the willingness to follow false promises even when the human cost is obvious. At its core, it’s a call to recognize our shared humanity before we’re pushed so far apart that we can no longer find our way back together.”
The record opens hard. “Way Of War” comes out swinging with driving rhythms and aggressive chants aimed at the injustice and damage conflict leaves behind. “You Say” keeps things short and sharp, going after dishonesty head-on. “Matter Of Life & Death” brings punchy riffs and hooks that stick. “Tears For Everyone” runs at full speed, driven by a heavy, relentless power.
“Divided” itself takes aim at fascism, pushing back against the widening gap between love and hatred. “Sunday Matinee” shifts gears into something upbeat and catchy, built around the connection between the band and its crowd live. “I Can’t Win” works through self-doubt and darkness before pulling itself into the light. “Turn Up The Volume” takes on tyranny directly, another riff-driven cut in the band’s arsenal.
“Art Of Silence” packs marching drums and high-speed aggression into under a minute. “Shots Fired” keeps the percussion dominant with a dark, discordant edge. “Hell To Pay” delivers a destructive barrage, while “Evolution Of Madness” digs into chaos without mercy. “Skip The Trial” leans on rumbling bass to push its sinister tone. “Obey” runs on abrasive, turbulent guitar work, and “Open My Eyes” closes out Echoes In Eternity with a deafening finish.
Miret spoke on the album as a whole: “We have always taken risks, never followed the pack and are really proud of how the album turned out. The songs feel fresh, and the lyrics are current and personal. It’s an attestation to our longevity, dedication, and leading the forefront in our genre. What we do in life now echoes in eternity, and it shows! The songs viciously hit hard and the sound is HUGE compliment of our producer Mike Dijan and an electrifying mix by Zeuss at Planet Z!! You will enjoy cranking the volume up on this beast!”
Back in September 2021, Miret announced his cancer was in remission. He’d been diagnosed in early 2021, and after a stretch of tests and diagnoses, he went through a complicated initial surgery and a long hospital stay. Despite the complications, the outcome ended up being a strongly positive one.
Miret was born in Cuba and fled with his family to the U.S. to escape the Castro regime. He joined Agnostic Front in 1983, and the band went on to release genre staples like “United Blood,” “Victim In Pain”, and “Cause For Alarm” in the years that followed.
In 2017, Miret released a memoir, “My Riot: Agnostic Front, Grit, Guts, And Glory,” covering his path adjusting to life in the U.S. after leaving Cuba. According to the Phoenix New Times, the book covers a lot of ground — his childhood poverty, time as a teenage squatter, his deep involvement in downtown New York’s hardcore scene, and a period running drugs to help support his family.
Outside of Agnostic Front, Miret also fronts Roger Miret And The Disasters and plays with The Alligators. These days, he calls Scottsdale, Arizona home.
