Skism officially closes Never Say Die chapter with final Vol. 7 Mix

SKisM has closed the door on his Never Say Die project with a final mix, a fitting farewell for dubstep fans.

SKisM has closed the book on one of dubstep’s most recognizable mix series with his final Never Say Die Vol. 7. The long-awaited mix marks the end of a momentous chapter for this acclaimed showcase. The mix landed first on SoundCloud, with a wider platform rollout following shortly after, according to online posts.

The new installment carries real weight for bass fans. Never Say Die was founded in London in 2009 by SKisM and Nick Sadler. Unsurprisingly, it became a major home for dubstep, trap, and broader bass music. The label later announced in 2022 that it would stop releasing new music after saying it had achieved what it set out to do.

That shutdown made the return of the mix series feel especially symbolic. SKisM framed Vol. 7 as “The Final Never Say Die Showcase,” and the label’s own posts described it as the last chapter in a hugely influential series. The SoundCloud version also appears to be a long, continuous mix that covers the full scope of the brand’s Black Label era.

Never Say Die’s legacy reaches well beyond the mix itself. The label’s catalog helped launch and amplify artists including Eptic, LAXX, Must Die!, Trampa, Zomboy, Habstrakt, and others tied to its bass-heavy identity. Vol. 7 feels designed to honor that lane, while giving longtime listeners one last oversized, high-impact ride through the imprint’s sound.

In true Never Say Die fashion, the ending still feels loud, proud, and purposeful. The mix serves as both a celebration of Never Say Die’s legacy and a clean, powerful sign-off from SKisM. For a series that helped shape modern dubstep culture, the mix’s closing leaves big boots to fill.

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