SNOT Signs Record Deal With BLKIIBLK; New Studio Album Coming In Summer 2027

BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group, has announced the signing of legendary California punk-metal pioneers SNOT to a worldwide recording deal.

One of the most influential cult bands to emerge from the late-'90s heavy music explosion, SNOT is currently writing and recording its long-awaited new studio album — the band's first collection of new material in nearly three decades — set for release in summer 2027, with new music set to arrive in early 2027, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of its landmark debut, "Get Some".

Mikey Doling, founder and guitarist of SNOT, comments: "I am beyond thrilled to announce SNOT's signing with BLKIIBLK! From my very first conversation with Mike Gitter, it was clear that the team at BLKIIBLK and SNOT were a perfect fit. They truly believe in what we're doing, and we couldn't be more excited for what's ahead. We're proud to be joining the Frontiers/BLKIIBLK family. I've got my sunglasses on because the future is so bright! We're fired up to bring the new SNOT songs we've been working on to our fans around the world. This is just the beginning!"

Mike Gitter, head of A&R, Frontiers Label Group, adds: "BLKIIBLK isn't merely just proud to be working with SNOT but, more importantly, to be part of fulfilling a legacy that has only intensified as time has gone by. SNOT is really the high-octane stopgap between fellow Santa Barbara punk miscreants RKL and generation nu-metal. Mikey, John, Jamie and Andy are on fire and not only celebrating their history but making it much more than a classic-album-and-then-we're-out proposition. F- that! SNOT lives!"

SNOT never played by anyone else's rules. Originally formed in Santa Barbara, California, in 1995, they featured the charismatic Lynn Strait on vocals, guitarist Mikey Doling, bassist John Fahnestock and drummer Jamie Miller. The band forged a sound that blurred the lines between hardcore, punk, funk, groove, and metal with an attitude that refused to fit neatly into any scene. Built around the unforgettable presence of frontman Lynn Strait, the unmistakable guitar work of Mikey Doling, and a rhythm section that balanced precision with swagger, SNOT created music that was as infectious as it was uncompromising.

Released in 1997 through Geffen Records, "Get Some" has become one of heavy music's defining cult classics. Its explosive combination of crushing riffs, undeniable groove, raw humor, and fearless individuality helped shape the emerging nu-metal movement while standing apart from it entirely. Decades later, the album continues to inspire generations of musicians across metal, hardcore, punk, and hard rock, earning its reputation as one of the era's most distinctive and enduring releases.

Although Lynn Strait's tragic passing in 1998 brought the band's original run to an abrupt end, SNOT's legacy only continued to grow. In 2000, the surviving members honored Strait with the acclaimed tribute album "Strait Up", featuring an extraordinary roster of guest vocalists, including Jonathan Davis (KORN),Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT),Fred Durst (LIMP BIZKIT),Serj Tankian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN) and many others. Meanwhile, SNOT's members went on to help shape bands including SOULFLY, BAD RELIGION, AMEN, LO-PRO and CHANNEL ZERO, extending the band's influence across multiple generations of heavy music.

In 2025, SNOT returned with powerhouse vocalist Andy Knapp, ushering in a new era while honoring the spirit that made the band a cult favorite.

Since returning to the stage, SNOT has experienced an overwhelming resurgence, fueled by passionate fans and acclaimed performances at major festivals, including Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple, Inkcarceration, Louder Than Life, Aftershock, Download, Graspop Metal Meeting, Alcatraz and Motocultor, alongside sold-out headline club shows throughout North America and Europe. The response has firmly established SNOT as one of heavy music's most celebrated comeback stories.

Knapp made his live debut with SNOT in January 2025 in Anaheim, California.

In April 2025, SNOT recruited Doc Coyle (GOD FORBID, ex-BAD WOLVES) as the band's touring guitarist after the group's split with Sonny Mayo.

When SNOT's longtime drummer Jamie Miller is unable to tour with the band due to his commitments with BAD RELIGION, he is replaced on the road by Chris "Seven" Antonopoulos, who has previously played with OPIATE FOR THE MASSES and CHANNEL ZERO.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Lynn died in died in a car accident in December 1998 as he attempted to drive across Highway 101 in Mussel Shoals, California. The 30-year-old singer died instantly after his 1992 Ford Tempo was broadsided by a southbound full-size pickup truck about noon. Also killed was Strait's small bulldog, SNOT's mascot Dobbs, who adorned the cover of the band's debut album, the 1997 Geffen Records release "Get Some". Strait, a Santa Barbara resident, was crossing the highway after visiting his girlfriend in the community. Lynn apparently pulled into the path of the truck, which was going about 65 mph. The impact sent Strait's car spinning into the center divider where it stopped, a California Highway Patrol officer told the Los Angeles Times at the time.

Current SNOT lineup:

Mikey Doling - Guitar
John Fahnestock - Bass
Jamie Miller - Drums
Andy Knapp - Vocals

Touring member:

Doc Coyle - Guitar

Photo credit: Adriana Torres