Hardcore icons Hatebreed sign to BLKIIBLK

Grammy-nominated, Connecticut hardcore icons HATEBREED, who remain one of the most impactful and endurng bands of the modern era and who are known for their tectonic-plate shifting and lyrically poignant anthems, are thrilled to announce that they have joined forces with BLKIIBLK RECORDS. The label will release the band’s forthcoming album, produced by long-time collaborator Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Accept, Shadows Fall). The much-awaited follow up to 2020’s Weight of the False Self is due out this fall. More details will be released in due course, but fans can follow the band’s socials for teases and updates about the record. 

“BLKIIBLK put together a dream team to get behind the new Hatebreed record and we couldn’t be happier — new label, new horizons, crushing new songs,” says singer Jamey Jasta. “We are beyond grateful and can’t wait to unleash these tracks on the world!”

Drummer Matt Byrne weighs in, saying, “2026 is the year of Hatebreed. This juggernaut as we know it is picking up the pace rapidly and is taking no prisoners. As if 2025 wasn’t enough of a truly busy and successful year, this summer sees multiple European festivals/headline tours for the band, two separate U.S. legs of the Summer Slaughter tour, and a powerhouse of a new record dropping this fall on an awesome new label BLKIIBLK!!! We can’t wait to see everyone on the road!”

“One of my favorite things about making this record was working with our brother-in-arms, Zeuss, once again,” continues Jasta. “His connection with Matt, Wayne, Frank, Carl, and me goes far beyond the producer’s chair, I’ve known him since the Pushbutton Warfare and Jasta 14 days, he’s been like a sixth member of this band for years. When you’re chasing something timeless, memorable, and meaningful, having that level of trust and understanding makes all the difference. We would high five, scream, pace, and celebrate every time we elevated the song or hit on something killer. From ‘I Will Be Heard’ to ‘Destroy Everything,’ ‘Looking Down The Barrel’ to now, ‘Decisions Become Destinies!’ We got another one Zeussky!”

“BlLKIIBLK Records is proud to announce the signing of HATEBREED. Not only are they a name carved into the heavy music landscape, but they are as vital and relevant a force as ever. Perhaps even more so.  We are excited to work with Jamey [Jasta], who continues to bring new energy to everything he touches. Jasta and HATEBREED aren’t merely about perseverance — they’re about bringing the sound of the extreme to a new level. We’re honored to be working together,” said Frontiers Records Global Head of A&R/BLKIIBLK Label Head Mike Gitter.

Hatebreed will spend the summer doing what they do best — touring and bringing venues across the U.S. and Europe to their knees. All upcoming dates are below. Get tickets here.

HATEBREED ON TOUR:

Still A Threat European Tour 2026
20/6 – Clisson, France – Hellfest
21/6 – Tours, France – Le Bateau Ivre
23/6 – Lausanne, Switzerland – Les Docks
24/6 – Milano, Italy – Magazzini Genreali
25/6 – Lindau, Germany – Club Vaudeville
26/6 – Karlsruhe, Germany – Substage
27/6 – Ysselsteyn, The Netherlands – Jera On Air
28/6 – Manchester, United Kingdom – Outbreak Festival

The Summer Slaughter US tour
7/2 — Reading, PA — Reverb
7/3 — Virginia Beach, VA — Elevation 27
7/4 — Jackson, NJ — New Jersey Hardcore 2026*
7/5 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
7/7 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s
7/8 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
7/9 — New Orleans, LA — Tipitina’s Uptown
7/10 — Houston, TX — House of Blues Houston
7/11 — Austin, TX — Emo’s
7/12 — Tulsa, OK — Cain’s Ballroom
7/14 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
7/15 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral Theater
7/16 — Cadott, WI — Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds*
7/17 — Chicago, IL — The Rumble (Cobra Lounge)*
7/19 — Saginaw, MI — The Vault Saginaw
7/21 — Sauget, IL — Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue
7/22 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere’s
7/23 — Toronto, ON — Phoenix Concert Theatre
7/24 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
*Festival

European tour part 2
27/7 – Tolmin, Slovenia – Tolminator
28/7 – Brasov, Romania – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
30/7 – Löbnitz, Germany – Full Rewind Festival
31/7 – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Open Air
2/8 – Tallin, Estonia – Tallinn Rock Festival
6/8 – Malmö, Sweden – Malmö Massacre
7/8 – Hannover, Germany – Kulturzentrum Faust
8/8 – Kortrijk, Belgium – Alcatraz Metal Festival
12/8 – Dinkelsbühl, Germany – Summer Breeze Open Air

The Summer Slaughter tour part 2
8/20 – ABQ, NM – El Rey
8/21 – Tuscon, AZ – Rialto Theatre
8/22 – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues
8/23 – Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues
8/24 – Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades
8/25 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
8/26 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
8/29 – Calgary, AB – The Arrowhead
8/30 – Regina, SK – Casino Regina Show Lounge
8/31 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cumming Theatre
9/2 – Souix Falls, SD – The District
9/3 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse On Broadway
9/5 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
9/6 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
9/8 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
9/9 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
9/10 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
9/12 – Ottawa, ON – The Bronson
9/13 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall

With dozens of pit-stirring anthems across albums, the Grammy-nominated Hatebreed have built their reputation through decades of ruthless breakdowns and an Iron Man touring ethic, consistently selling out shows the world over. Over the course of its career, the band has gone from playing basements and backyards to being a featured, must-see attraction on countless festivals like Graspop, OzzFest, Warped, and Download, alongside massive high-profile tours. 

Described by Forbes as “more relevant than ever in the metal and hardcore community,” the quintet remains one of the most definitive live acts in music today and recently celebrated a milestone with their track “Looking Down The Barrel Of Today,” which is nearing 130 million global streams, making it their single biggest career streaming track of the modern era. To date, Hatebreed have sold over 1.5 million albums in North America alone.  

Hatebreed‘s most recent album, 2020’s Weight of the False Self, was praised as a “return to their hardcore roots” by Brooklyn Vegan. The album was deemed “one of their most aggressive to date” by Consequence and “pummeling” by Revolver, while Psychology Today called it “a blazing combination of extreme metal and hardcore punk.” Hatebreed remain one of the most vital bands in the hard rock scene.

Their signing with BLKIIBLK and forthcoming ninth studio album find the band harder than ever, stronger than ever.

HATEBREED ARE:
Jamey Jasta — Vocals
Wayne Lozinak — Guitar
Frank Novinec — Guitar
Matt Byrne — Drums
Carl Schwartz — Bass