Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura surprised fans this Thursday by releasing their first single titled "The Place" from their farewell EP, "The Cloud of Unknowing," without any prior announcement. Available on streaming platforms and the band’s YouTube channel, the six-minute track blends melodic and heavy elements, with vocalist Derrick Green alternating between clean and guttural singing. Fans have praised the new song's quality, expressing hopes that it might lead the band to reconsider their planned breakup, which was announced at the end of 2023.

The release comes amid Sepultura's ongoing farewell tour, where they are performing special shows before officially disbanding. The EP, set to release in late April under the label Nuclear Blast, features a total of four songs, with "The Place" designed to reflect the band's evolution and creativity throughout their career. The band has seen lineup changes, including the recent addition of drummer Greyson Nekrutman, who took over drumming duties from Eloy Casagrande for the farewell performances.

The title of the EP draws inspiration from the book "Cloud-Hidden, Whereabouts Unknown," suggesting a theme of exploration and uncertainty in the band's concluding chapter. As the music scene reflects on Sepultura's contributions, fans and critics will be keeping a close eye on the remaining offerings from this pioneering band of the metal genre before they officially part ways.