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THE ENDLESS HUM AND WRONG SPEED RECORDS ANNOUNCE: WRONG SPEED FEST NORTH
THE ENDLESS HUM AND WRONG SPEED RECORDS ANNOUNCE: WRONG SPEED FEST NORTH23RD MAY, KIRKGATE COMMUNITY CENTRE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORDWrong Speed Fest North is a collaboration between Bradford based promoters The Endless Hum and one of UKâs finest labels Wrong Speed Records, home to the likes of Hey Colossus, Irked, Enablers, Objections, Part Chimp and many more.The line-up has been carefully selected by the label themselves and performances will take place at Kirkgate Community Centre, Shipley, Bradford on Saturday 23rd May.The line-up:Objections:A ridiculously impressive trio featuring 2/3 of Bilge Pump and a Nape Neck. If you caught them live before, or listened to any of their recent radio sessions for all round good egg Marc Riley, youâll know what to expect; noisy, rhythmically diverse yet danceable fun. Their debut album âOptimistic Sizingâ was one of the best records on 2024.Irked:Formed in 2022; IRKED quickly gained attention as veterans of the UK DIY scene. Scaring audiences into submission, IRKED are satisfying the demand for urgent, snarling, politically motivated punk â served up with a salty dose of humour and sass â think pissed off, but ready to party.Lyrically covering personal politics, inner-circle politics, work politics, and class politics and set to the backdrop of thee finest Saints / Stiff Richards / Wipers-inspired rippers, IRKEDâs debut album The Grievance is out on 1st May.Blind Eye:Raging HC from Nottingham. Ex and current members of Bloody Head, Heresy, Dead In The Woods, Wolves! Of Greece (one of the greatest bands of all time*), Army Of Flying Robots. Fronted by the urgent vocals of Anmarie Spaziano. New album âMistrust Your Nationâ due on on WSR soon this year.Science Fiction:Brand new music from Nottingham/Ilkley/London/Shropshire. Featuring folks from Bob Tilton, Lords, Brown Owl, Wolves! Of Greece (still one of the greatest bands of all time*), Hey Colossus, Kogumaza. Triumphant, scratchy, weirdo (secretly goth) post-punk. Recorded music is on the way. Come hear it first at this show.The Breedling:The brain child of Chris Spalton; The Breedling takes an inquisitive, DIY approach and attitude to the way sounds are manipulated. His latest album on Wrong Speed Records takes primal noise music and mixes it with qualities of doom, drone and electronica.Tickets ÂŁ15 (plus fees) – https://endlesshum.bigcartel.com/product/wrong-speed-fest-north-saturday-23rd-may-2026The event will start from 6pm and will end by 11pm in time for those reliant on public transport.Follow online: -
THE ENDLESS HUM AND WRONG SPEED RECORDS ANNOUNCE: WRONG SPEED FEST NORTH
THE ENDLESS HUM AND WRONG SPEED RECORDS ANNOUNCE: WRONG SPEED FEST NORTH23RD MAY, KIRKGATE COMMUNITY CENTRE, SHIPLEY, BRADFORDWrong Speed Fest North is a collaboration between Bradford based promoters The Endless Hum and one of UKâs finest labels Wrong Speed Records, home to the likes of Hey Colossus, Irked, Enablers, Objections, Part Chimp and many more.The line-up has been carefully selected by the label themselves and performances will take place at Kirkgate Community Centre, Shipley, Bradford on Saturday 23rd May.The line-up:Objections:A ridiculously impressive trio featuring 2/3 of Bilge Pump and a Nape Neck. If you caught them live before, or listened to any of their recent radio sessions for all round good egg Marc Riley, youâll know what to expect; noisy, rhythmically diverse yet danceable fun. Their debut album âOptimistic Sizingâ was one of the best records on 2024.Irked:Formed in 2022; IRKED quickly gained attention as veterans of the UK DIY scene. Scaring audiences into submission, IRKED are satisfying the demand for urgent, snarling, politically motivated punk â served up with a salty dose of humour and sass â think pissed off, but ready to party.Lyrically covering personal politics, inner-circle politics, work politics, and class politics and set to the backdrop of thee finest Saints / Stiff Richards / Wipers-inspired rippers, IRKEDâs debut album The Grievance is out on 1st May.Blind Eye:Raging HC from Nottingham. Ex and current members of Bloody Head, Heresy, Dead In The Woods, Wolves! Of Greece (one of the greatest bands of all time*), Army Of Flying Robots. Fronted by the urgent vocals of Anmarie Spaziano. New album âMistrust Your Nationâ due on on WSR soon this year.Science Fiction:Brand new music from Nottingham/Ilkley/London/Shropshire. Featuring folks from Bob Tilton, Lords, Brown Owl, Wolves! Of Greece (still one of the greatest bands of all time*), Hey Colossus, Kogumaza. Triumphant, scratchy, weirdo (secretly goth) post-punk. Recorded music is on the way. Come hear it first at this show.The Breedling:The brain child of Chris Spalton; The Breedling takes an inquisitive, DIY approach and attitude to the way sounds are manipulated. His latest album on Wrong Speed Records takes primal noise music and mixes it with qualities of doom, drone and electronica.Tickets ÂŁ15 (plus fees) – https://endlesshum.bigcartel.com/product/wrong-speed-fest-north-saturday-23rd-may-2026The event will start from 6pm and will end by 11pm in time for those reliant on public transport.Follow online: -
Album Review: Cryptworm â Infectious Pathological Waste
Album Review: Cryptworm – Infectious Pathological Waste
Reviewed by Sam Jones
You look to the scores of metal festivals, home and abroad equally, and Cryptworm likely occupy a slot somewhere on a lineup. Formed in Bristol, United Kingdom back in 2014, Cryptworm have become stalwarts of the British extreme metal scene and a rising force in death metal globally. With their early years spewing forth a selection of EPs, a Demo, a Split, Cryptworm raised eyebrows with their debut album, 2022âs Spewing Mephitic Putridity, many peopleâs first taste of the bandâs repugnant flair. They only built upon that foundation where a year later they unleashed Oozing Radioactive Vomition, a personal favourite of mine from 2023. Now slated for late March, Cryptworm return with their third album titled Infectious Pathological Waste. Whilst its Cryptwormâs third record, it is their first full length where each member has a credit on the preceding record. Given how well their last record was received and knowing the same chemistry is likely to be found herein I was very excited to get stuck in. Cryptworm are always a great act to see live and once again theyâre backed by Me Saco Un Ojo Records.
What better way to kick off a new Cryptworm album than with the bandâs signature putrid, heaving vocals? A bastion of all things defiled, Cryptwormâs vocals seem to have deepened even greater as their vocal performance, provided by the immovable and band founder Tibor Hanyi, claws through the filth and detritus of sapient existence in the pursuit of ever fouler soundscapes. Where one experienced bludgeoning aggression across their past releases, this new work sees Cryptworm completely surrender to all things unspeakable, where no syllable is legible and vocal structure itself rots to pieces. Yet it only feels to be a natural progression of Cryptwormâs development as they strive for increasingly reviled and repugnant places to strike from.
Curiously, the band have opted for an approach to songwriting that sees the blocky and punching style of death metal previously adopted fall sway to a more free-flowing style where the impact isnât so intense but enables easier access to follow along. Now, some could say the band have done so to allow wider accessibility to broaden the fanbase, but in decreasing the intensity of the impact herein Cryptworm arenât barreling down on us so heavily, which in turn means newer audiences can come back to Infectious Pathological Waste knowing a return trip wonât incur punishment. In addition, their riffs exhibit a peculiarly bouncing, dancing flair as one imagines themselves swaying to and fro before the band lay the power out. Pits and walls of death continue to break out in their multitudes; thereâs more breathing room present but not to the recordâs detriment and may become the bandâs, oddly, most accessible work yet.
More so throughout this record than their previous outings, Cryptworm demonstrate the surprising technicality innate to their riffs and songwriting on the whole. Prior to help breaking loose, the record offers windows in viewing their riffs as the technically arranged pieces they are; keen listeners will note how often and rapidly hands and fingers dart across the fretboard, and how integral such riffs are in conjunction with the bass and drumming. Moreover the overall tone is lighter, aiding the lessened pressure on the senses however it also results in a record that eases off the pedal and gives you perhaps the most detailed look at their riffs ever. I wonder if many understood how technical their riffs truly were, myself included, prior to their choice of production.
That opted production has favoured the drums in seeing the light of day for the general strikes are much tinnier, freed from any overpowering or superseding by the riffs and vocals. In doing so Cryptworm establish the pace more firmly and ensure we wonât perceive the record at going by either with a blur or drag. But on the other hand when blast beats are employed, the tinnier drumming lends heightened tempo to the performance. Whilst blast beats arenât new to Cryptworm, the blast beats here deliver an urgency and severity new to Cryptwormâs arsenal.
In conclusion, Cryptwormâs third album takes the band into even darker recesses, utilising techniques and an altered style that sees them swerve to a more technically-fronted death metal attack. I do wish it were a little punchier mind you, just enough for their assault to leave a firmer impact crater. It still hits hard no doubt about that, but Cryptworm have clearly gone for a different angle with this release. Itâs still the filthy and sadistically debuached band you know and love, only their soundscape isnât as dense and doesnât come down as hard or fast as weâve previously seen. I think itâs more accessible to listen, especially for a newcomer, but itâs accessibility has not come at the cost of prowess or songwriting capabilities. This is a solid release for the band and a bonafide gateway record for those wishing to dive in to Cryptworm for the first time.
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The Best Rock Song From the â80s Is Still Timeless
The 1980s brought plenty of great songs, but what’s the best rock song from the decade? That’s a tough one.
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THEOGONIA RECORDS presents the new Official Video of AS THE SUN FALLS â9 Days Of Sorrowâ
When the veil thins, the north remembers… Taken from the upcoming album Songs From The Veil, out May 22nd, 2026 via Theogonia Records. AS THE SUN FALLS unveils â9 Days Of Sorrowâ, a deeply emotional and atmospheric single that dives into themes of grief, loss, and the passage through darkness. Rooted in the bandâs signature blend of melodic and atmospheric […] -
INCENDIARY Streams Remastered Collection Of Rarities & B-Sides
Hardcore veterans Incendiary have unveiled a newly remastered collection of their early material, titled Product of New York
The post INCENDIARY Streams Remastered Collection Of Rarities & B-Sides appeared first on Metal Injection.
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Blast Worship: Fermented Mess
Where they from?
Long Island, NY. MLB starts up this week, guess I gotta make my World Series prediction! (Googles furiously for two minutes) So after much careful consideration I have the Cubs losing to the Mariners in a seven-game series. Just donât ask me to name a player on either team.Why the hype?
This band burst onto the American scene with their self-titled debut EP a scant few months ago and, golly-gee, they just keep coming back to kick your ass again and again. Think really well done, ferocious grindcore that leans gore without falling into any of that subgenreâs usual trappings. There are no stupid samples to skip through, just ruthless barrages of detuned chromatic guitar onslaughts and air-tight drumming that would make the Bryan Fajardoâs of the world rather proud.Latest release?
Split w/Harvester, self-released. Did I mention I got hit in the head with a beer at a Pig Destroyer show a couple of weeks ago? It really didnât hurt that bad but my sister freaked out when the blood started oozing down my face like a Monty Python sketch. If youâve never been to Swampfest in Gainesville, I could not recommend it any more.The post Blast Worship: Fermented Mess appeared first on Decibel Magazine.
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Swiss black metal band APOLAUSTIC premiere new official video via No Clean Singing
Apolaustic, the newly formed black metal band by former Stortregn vocalist/guitarist Romain Negro, have unveiled another official video from their debut full length “No Plenitude Without Suffering”. This one is beautifully shot and goes well with the emotions in their music. No Clean Singing premiered it AT THIS LINK. Excerpt – “The film is both magnificent and haunting, harrowing and humbling. Its message might […] -
Summer Slaughter 2026 Lineup Revealed With Hatebreed Leading A Surprising Shift
Who Is Playing Summer Slaughter Tour 2026?
Hatebreed will headline alongside Devourment, Incantation (select dates), Snuffed On Sight, Balmora, and Face Yourself.
TL;DR:
The Summer Slaughter Tour returns in 2026 with Hatebreed headlining a diverse extreme lineup. Devourment, Snuffed On Sight, Balmora, and Face Yourself join the run, with Incantation appearing on the final five dates. The tour kicks off July 2 and tickets go on sale March 27.
This Tour Comes Back With A Different Energy
Thereâs something noticeably different about this version of Summer Slaughter.
Not just the bandsâbut the intent behind the lineup. It doesnât lock itself into one corner of extreme music. Instead, it pulls from multiple directions and lets them collide.
That shift says a lot about where heavy music is right now.
The Timing Of This Return Feels Intentional
Summer Slaughter has always represented the heavier edge of touringâbut this return lands at a time when genre lines matter less than they used to.
Hardcore, death metal, slam, and underground hybrid acts now share the same audiences more than ever.
This lineup reflects that reality instead of fighting it.
The Lineup Balances Legacy And New Blood
Hatebreed Anchors The Tour With Proven Firepower
Putting Hatebreed at the top of this bill is a move that widens the reach without watering anything down.
Theyâve spent decades building one of the most reliable live reputations in heavy music. Their sets arenât about nuanceâtheyâre about impact, precision, and connection with a crowd that knows every word.
That kind of consistency makes them the perfect anchor for a lineup this varied.
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The Supporting Acts Cover The Full Spectrum
This is where the tour separates itself from past versions.
Devourment brings the unapologetic brutality of slam death metal. Incantation delivers old-school credibility and atmosphere on the final stretch of dates. Snuffed On Sight represents the newer wave of chaotic heaviness thatâs been gaining serious traction. Balmora and Face Yourself round things out with rising energy that leans into where the scene is heading next.
Itâs not one soundâitâs a full cross-section of what âheavyâ means in 2026.
Hatebreedâs Full Statement Sets The Tone
The Band Invites Fans Into The Experience
Hatebreed shared the following statement:
“Here we go! Summer Slaughter tour part 1 dates announced! See you in July! What show are you coming to?! Please give a warm welcome to Devourment, Snuffed on Sight, Balmora, Face Yourself [let us know] if you wanna see a local or regional band play the show in your city!
Please note, Incantation plays the last five shows.”
That last detail adds a second phase to the tourâone that leans even heavier as it wraps.
Full List Of Dates Announced
July Run Across The U.S. And Canada
07/02 Reading, PA @ Reverb
07/03 Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
07/05 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
07/07 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
07/08 Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
07/09 New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina’s
07/10 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
07/11 Austin, TX @ Emo’s
07/12 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
07/14 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
07/15 Omaha, NE @ The Admiral
07/19 Saginaw, MI @ The Vault w/ Incantation
07/21 St. Louis, MO @ Pop’s Nightclub w/ Incantation
07/22 Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s Entertainment Center w/ Incantation
07/23 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre w/ Incantation
07/24 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom w/ IncantationTickets go on sale Friday, March 27.
Fans interested in attending can find tickets here.
This Tour Has Always Been About Extremes
Summer Slaughter built its reputation by pushing heavier bands into the spotlight before they broke wider.
That DNA is still hereâbut itâs evolved.
Instead of sticking to a single lane, this version embraces the overlap between scenes. The same fan who shows up for Devourment is just as likely to connect with Snuffed On Sight or Hatebreed now.
That wasnât always the case.
The Direction Of Heavy Touring Is Changing
This lineup doesnât feel accidental.
It reflects a broader shift where tours are no longer built strictly around subgenresâbut around shared intensity and audience crossover.
That opens the door for more unpredictable lineups moving forward.
And if this tour hits the way itâs built to, it wonât be the last one structured like this.
So the real question becomesâis this the future of extreme tours, or just a one-off experiment that happened to work?
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FAQ
Who Is Headlining Summer Slaughter Tour 2026?
Hatebreed is headlining the 2026 Summer Slaughter Tour.
Which Bands Are Playing Summer Slaughter 2026?
Devourment, Snuffed On Sight, Balmora, Face Yourself, and Incantation (on select dates) are part of the lineup.
When Do Summer Slaughter 2026 Tickets Go On Sale?
Tickets go on sale March 27, 2026.
Is Incantation Playing Every Show?
No, Incantation will perform on the final five dates of the tour.
Band Bio: Hatebreed
Hatebreed is an American hardcore band formed in Connecticut in 1994. Known for their aggressive sound and high-energy live performances, theyâve become one of the most consistent and respected acts bridging hardcore and metal.
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