Grammy-nominated Connecticut hardcore legends Hatebreed, widely regarded as one of the most influential and enduring bands of the modern era and known for their crushing, tectonic-plate-shifting riffs and lyrically powerful anthems, have announced that they have joined forces with BLKIIBLK Records.
The label will release the band’s upcoming album, which is once again being produced by longtime collaborator Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Accept, Shadows Fall). The highly anticipated follow-up to 2020’s Weight of the False Self is scheduled for release this fall. Further details will be revealed in the coming weeks, with fans encouraged to follow the band’s social media channels for updates and teasers from the new 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. to their knees. All upcoming dates are below. Get tickets here.
Hatebreed on tour:
Tour dates:
July 2, 2026 – Reading, United States – Reverb
July 3, 2026 – Virginia Beach, United States – Elevation 27
July 4, 2026 – Jackson, United States – New Jersey Hardcore 2026 *
July 5, 2026 – Worcester, United States – Palladium
July 7, 2026 – Cincinnati, United States – Bogart’s
July 8, 2026 – Nashville, United States – Brooklyn Bowl
July 9, 2026 – New Orleans, United States – Tipitina’s Uptown
July 10, 2026 – Houston, United States – House of Blues Houston
July 11, 2026 – Austin, United States – Emo’s
July 12, 2026 – Tulsa, United States – Cain’s Ballroom
July 14, 2026 – Denver, United States – Summit Music Hall
July 15, 2026 – Omaha, United States – The Admiral Theater
July 16, 2026 – Cadott, United States – Chippewa Valley Music Festival Grounds *
July 17, 2026 – Chicago, United States – The Rumble (Cobra Lounge) *
July 19, 2026 – Saginaw, United States – The Vault Saginaw
July 21, 2026 – Sauget, United States – Pop’s Nightclub & Concert Venue
July 22, 2026 – Fort Wayne, United States – Piere’s
July 23, 2026 – Toronto, Canada – Phoenix Concert Theatre
July 24, 2026 – Buffalo, United States – Town Ballroom
* Festival
