Hatebreed sign with BLKIIBLK Records

The Grammy-nominated Connecticut hardcore icons have officially joined forces with the label for the release of their upcoming new album, which is set to arrive later this year. The record, produced by longtime collaborator Zeuss, will serve as the follow-up to 2020’s Weight Of The False Self.

Speaking about the signing, vocalist Jamey Jasta shares, “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. We are beyond grateful and can’t wait to unleash these tracks on the world!”

Drummer Matt Byrne adds, “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!”

Expanding on the album’s creation, Jasta continues, “one of my favorite things about making this record was working with our brother-in-arms, Zeuss, once again. 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!”

BLKIIBLK label head Mike Gitter comments, “BLKIIBLK 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, 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.”

Further details on the new album are expected soon.

For more information on HATEBREED like their official page on Facebook.