I Don't Want to See You in Heaven
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Music albums |
I Don't Want to See You in Heaven represents the third full-length release from the American mathcore ensemble The Callous Daoboys, officially issued on May 16, 2025, through MNRK Heavy. Prior to the album launch, the group unveiled the singles "Two-Headed Trout" and "The Demon of Unreality Limping Like a Dog" on February 12, 2025.
Reception
Stephen Hill, writing for Metal Hammer, awarded the album an eight out of ten, emphasizing its demanding and intricate qualities. Distorted Sound granted it a flawless rating, commending its achievement despite operating within a specialized genre.
Tyler White from Sputnikmusic scored it 4.5 out of 5, lauding the record's profound emotional resonance. Meanwhile, The Guardian gave it four stars, interpreting the work as a vehicle for vocalist Carson Pace’s introspection on the challenges faced in his mid-twenties.
Dork assigned a four-star rating, describing the album as an engrossing "fever dream." Similarly, Kerrang! also rated it four out of five, portraying it as a more introspective and personal effort compared to the band’s previous release.
Personnel
Information sourced from Bandcamp and Tidal.
The Callous Daoboys
- Jackie Buckalew – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Maddie Caffrey – guitar
- Amber Christman – violin
- Matthew Hague – drums, backing vocals
- Daniel Hodsdon – guitar, backing vocals
- Carson Pace – lead vocals, synthesizer, production (all tracks); engineering (track 1)
Additional personnel
- Dom Maduri – production, mixing, engineering
- Rich Castillo – saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 7)
- Justin Young – narration (tracks 1, 12)
- Jake Howard – additional production (tracks 1, 3, 10–12), engineering (track 1)
- Adam Easterling – guest vocals (track 5)
- Tyler Syphertt – supplementary vocals (track 6)
- Ryan Hunter – guest vocals (track 7)
- Dawson Beck – backing vocals (track 7)
- Allan Romero – trumpet, trombone, saxophone (tracks 9 and 13)
- Andrew Spann – guest vocals (track 13)
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Highest position |
|---|---|
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard) | 40 |