New releases for November 28th to December 5th
As we head deeper into December, this will be the final weekly roundup for the year. Due to the extensive features we are currently running, we won’t be able to continue these comprehensive digests. Perhaps in the future, a more concise format will bring them back. In the meantime, our daily features will continue to shine a light on independent artists and new releases. Check out the quick links below, discover the latest drops this week, and stay updated on our newest posts.
Berlin’s hardcore band FORKED has unleashed a new single titled “Human Shape,” a brief yet intense track that delves into themes of burnout, depression, and feeling overwhelmed by the city’s chaos. With influences from Ceremony, Angel Du$t, and Trapped Under Ice, the lyrics paint a picture of deteriorating streets, endless nights, and the sensation of fading away while the walls close in.
The legendary NYHC icons INDECISION have remastered their 1996 album “Unorthodox” for the first time since 2011. The revitalized record, now available on Bandcamp and in a fold-out digipack CD via Bitter Melody Records, features the original lineup alongside the Most Precious Blood choir, recorded by Ron Thal at PCM in Brooklyn.
Ohio’s hardcore squad EYES OF SOCIETY have released a new single named “Tears,” showcasing their signature raw and heavy sound under their N.V.B.S. moniker, continuing their streak of hard-hitting tracks and local DIY engagement.
SUNK has dropped a new digital track, “Cheap Stunts,” a blistering two-and-a-half-minute anthem condemning delusion, phony actors, and political theatrics. The lyrics, ranging from cynical to confrontational, delve into the band’s disdain for insincerity, with vivid imagery of serpents, rising tides, and societal indifference.
KAKIHARA, the Scottish metallic hardcore powerhouse, is offering a full stream of their new EP “Love Songs Part II” on Decibel ahead of its December 5 release. Described as “love songs” in the loosest sense, the five tracks exude chaos, energy, and cathartic screaming, with the standout song “Calamari” showcasing their relentless, unapologetic approach to music.
CELESTE has dropped a remixed version of their epic track “De sorte que plus jamais un instant ne soit magique,” alongside the 15th-anniversary edition of “Morte(s) Née(s).” The record, highlighted for its intense blackened hardcore sound, slow-burn pacing, and emotional depth, reinforces the band’s reputation for crafting uncompromising, abrasive music.
Emerging from Salt Lake City, WARM VEINS, a new project featuring members of SUFFOCATER, explores a heavier post-hardcore sound incorporating metal vocals, emo influences, and touches of shoegaze. Their debut album, recorded by Wes Johnson and mastered by Will Killingsworth, showcases eight tracks released independently through Gold Glass Records, with vinyl and tapes in production.
DAGGER THREAT has opened pre-orders for their upcoming third LP “bleed///reboot,” slated for release on January 23, 2026. The record features collaborations with DISTANT, NASTY, SLOW BURN, PEACE OF MIND, COLLISIONS, TORCH IT, BLOSSOM DECAY, SECOND SIGHT, and DETHRONED, offering a fusion of enthralling beatdown and nu-metal elements that push the boundaries of metallic hardcore.
STEPPDÄD has unveiled a new two-song release, “The Horror… The Tragedy,” showcasing their Northumberland hardcore-punk spirit through fast-paced, metallic tracks and a cover of Type O Negative’s “Kill All the White People,” featuring a guest solo from Tony Sannicandro.
Lastly, WOLFBREATH returns with the crushing single “Climb the Ravine,” a relentless display of Temple City Hardcore characterized by dense grooves and intense vocals, capturing the turmoil and urgency of transitioning into adulthood with a muscular, ferocious sound.