Aaron Stainthorpe Returns with High Parasite�s 'Drag Me Under' After His Departure from My Dying Bride

Aaron Stainthorpe, best known as the voice of My Dying Bride, has re-emerged with his project High Parasite, unveiling the new single �Drag Me Under� as the band continues to shape its next chapter.

The release arrives amid ongoing questions surrounding Stainthorpe�s quiet departure from My Dying Bride, a band he fronted for decades and helped define within the doom metal genre.

In a 2020 interview with Gino Alache of Rockum, Stainthorpe reflected deeply on life, music, and the personal experiences that shaped his artistic vision, insights that now resonate differently in light of his current path.

Watch the full interview (2020) here with Aaron Stainthorpe

High Parasite, the UK-based �death pop� outfit led by Stainthorpe, have released �Drag Me Under�, a track originally written during the sessions for their debut album but intentionally held back.

With work already underway on what will become their second studio album, �Drag Me Under� offers a glimpse into the band�s evolving sound and direction.

According to bassist Tombs, the song stood apart from the rest of the material due to its distinct atmosphere and industrial leaning edge, drawing comparisons to a more mechanical and aggressive sound.

Now, as the band moves forward with work on their second studio album, the track has found its place as a bridge between past and future.

Produced by Gregor Mackintosh (Paradise Lost), High Parasite�s debut album Forever We Burn introduced a darker, more experimental side of Stainthorpe�s artistry, blending gothic textures with modern heaviness.

�Drag Me Under� continues that evolution, hinting at a direction that expands beyond traditional doom metal into something more contemporary and sonically diverse.

While no official statement has clarified the circumstances of his departure from My Dying Bride, Stainthorpe�s presence in High Parasite signals a clear shift in focus, one that reflects both artistic exploration and personal evolution.

For longtime fans, the release of �Drag Me Under� is more than just a new single, it�s a moment that connects past and present.

From the introspective world of My Dying Bride to the emerging identity of High Parasite, Aaron Stainthorpe continues to redefine his path, carrying with him the emotional depth that has long defined his voice.

Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist