CLAWFINGER vocalist Zak Tell explained in an interview that the band’s nearly two-decade gap between studio albums was largely due to financial difficulties and growing family responsibilities. After their 2007 album, 'Life Will Kill You', the members had to take jobs outside music, limiting their ability to focus on the band.
Following sporadic festival performances and a temporary split in 2013, CLAWFINGER reunited after a well-paying festival offer reignited their passion. They gradually wrote and released singles such as 'Save Our Souls' and 'Environmental Patients', paving the way for their full-length comeback.
Their new album, 'Before We All Die', reflects themes of aging, environmental destruction, and social critique, with Tell noting the title was initially a joking reference to the band's age. The album’s creation was spurred by their manager encouraging them to write more songs, culminating in the title track recorded in the summer before release.
CLAWFINGER, pioneers of European rap-metal since the early 1990s, achieved significant success with their politically charged and riff-driven music. While their last album was released in 2007, they continued to engage fans with festival appearances and new singles after resuming activity in 2014.
Despite this renewed momentum, Tell indicated the band remains flexible about producing a follow-up album, emphasizing their rediscovered enjoyment of music making without strict timelines. CLAWFINGER's return marks a notable comeback for the influential band in the rap-metal scene.