In a recent interview with Rocking With Jam Man, NONPOINT frontman Elias Soriano discussed the symbolism behind the pencil featured on the cover of their upcoming album “The Last Word”.
When asked about the significance of the pencil, Soriano stated: "“This album cover tells a piece of our story,” he said.
“After years of making music, we feel more aligned than ever — musically, visually, and creatively.
We're writing some of the strongest material of our career, our live shows are as powerful as they've ever been, and the band feels focused and energized.\u2020The pencil on the cover represents what it's like to be handed one last tool and expected to fit everything you have left to say into it.
Not because the ideas are gone, but because longevity often comes with assumptions and limits.“Soriano added that “the theme behind this whole record is by the time we were done writing all this music, we were, like, 'Wow, it feels brand new.
It feels like a different era for the band.' And we've had a few eras, so this time around, it feels the most complete when it comes to the body of work.““The Last Word” is set to arrive on September 18, 2026, through 361 Degrees Records.
The album itself represents far more than another release in the band's celebrated catalog, with Soriano stating: "“In a world that sometimes wants to put a timestamp on creativity, 'The Last Word' is our way of saying we're just getting started.”\u2020NONPOINT has also revealed their “Even More Outta Control Tour,” kicking off July 25, 2026, which will feature brand-new material from “The Last Word” alongside fan favorites.
The tour promises to be one of the band's most dynamic records to date.” NONPOINT is a veteran South Florida nu-metal/alternative metal band formed in 1997 by vocalist Elias Soriano and drummer Robb Rivera, known for high-energy live shows, groove-driven riffs, and raw, socially charged lyrics.
With hundreds of thousands of albums sold and a catalog packed with setlist anchors like “Bullet With A Name,” “Ruthless,” “What A Day,” and “In The Air Tonight,” NONPOINT remains a cornerstone name in heavy music, equally at home in packed clubs and on the biggest festival stages.