After disbanding Onward,  guitarist Toby Knapp immediately began work on music that was in the same genre, resulting in the reactivation of his similar project, Where Evil Follows.

He explains: "For all practical purposes, this is an Onward album for those that want it to be. At the same time, I'll work under a different moniker to avoid the inevitable controversy of 'it's not Onward without the original singer' or whatever. All the music is recorded and a really great record label is on board; it's just a question of the vocals. They can make or break this. Hopefully what I am pursuing in that department will be great. We'll know soon."

Knapp announced his retirement from the music industry in September 2024 but has since fired back with new Waxen and Where Evil Follows albums, plus a solo instrumental project in the works. Knapp provides a sample of the Where Evil Follows album on YouTube and more information soon.

Knapp recently shared information pertaining to his first post "retirement" music and Waxen's seventh album, High Plaines Bloodlust.

The guitarist explains: "High Plaines Bloodlust is kind of a concept album. Usually the lyrical topics deal with the occult or World War II and nuclear war. This time it was suggested to me to break free of the same old subjects and personalize it a bit more."

Knapp continues: "This is Wyoming black metal. My home state has a pretty dark history with the Johnson County War, The Fetterman Masacre and more. Some of my lyrics and music reflect those things and this is Waxen's most violent music. I think with this album and the predecessor, Die Macht Von Hassen, Waxen has established its own sound and a unique place in black metal history. I think we're looking at a release in spring 2025 definitely through our longtime home, Moribund Records."

High Plaines Bloodlust tracklisting:

"Battle Of One Hundred Slain"
"A Horse Named Fear"
"Hadamar"
"Black Nitrite"
"Red Clouds Over Kill Zones"
"High Plaines Bloodlust"

All music composed, performed and produced by Toby Knapp. Recorded at Kill Zone Studios in Big Horn, WY.

Further details to follow.