Survivalist release new single/video 'House of Hate' to celebrate EP release
Irish metal crossover outfit Survivalist mark the release of their new EP Four Nails, out today (13th November) via Seek and Strike, with the unveiling of a powerful new single and video, 'House of Hate'.
Centred on the impact of growing up around domestic abuse and in broken homes, 'House of Hate' explores how deeply those experiences can shape us, while refusing to let them define who we become.
Watch the video for 'House of Hate' here: https://youtu.be/EodXAG9J_jM
Vocalist Gavin Sharp commented: "Four Nails is the proudest we have ever felt to be part of this band. These songs came together over a couple of short months and with our producer and collaborator Josh Robinson we were able to find what we feel is the truest and best representation of Survivalist. The emotional weight, intensity and aggression behind each of these tracks and these stories they tell are the most accomplished pieces of work we've completed to date and we're excited to keep working hard to show everyone that we're in this for the long run. We have your back if you have ours. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to spin."
That same combination of uncompromising heaviness and emotional honesty runs throughout Four Nails. The new EP finds the four-piece reconnecting with the heavier influences that shaped them growing up, while embracing a more direct and instinctive approach to songwriting. Following January 2026's album A Place for Those Who Suffer, Alone, the release offers a more immediate reflection of the band as they are today, pushing further into aggressive territory without losing the underlying sense of hope that has always been central to their music.
Across four tracks, deathcore and metalcore collide with groove-driven riffs, crushing breakdowns and two-step passages, with songs exploring mental and physical health, the state of the world and historical figures. Written with the live environment in mind, the material is built for the pit as much as personal reflection, balancing cathartic aggression with themes that reward a closer listen.
“Most importantly, these four tracks feel like a true reflection of the band we’ve become,” the band explain. “If you’re into heavy music, there’s something here for you.”
Formed in Belfast, Ireland, Survivalist blend metalcore, deathcore and groove metal into their self-described ‘groovecore’ sound. Since their 2021 debut album VII, the band have steadily built their reputation through intense live performances and emotionally charged songwriting, sharing stages with Thy Art Is Murder, Chelsea Grin, Polaris, Suffocation, Atreyu, Kublai Khan, Party Cannon, Heriot and Distant, among others. Their latest full-length, A Place for Those Who Suffer, Alone, further explored isolation, anxiety and self-worth, earning coverage from outlets including Metal Hammer, Kerrang!, Metal Injection, Clash, Notion Magazine and Lambgoat.
For Survivalist, music is ultimately about turning personal struggles and trauma into something positive that others can connect with. They make no claim to have all the answers; instead, they offer an honest acknowledgement of the fears and hardships we share, creating music that provides both escapism and a reminder to keep moving forward. With Four Nails, that message arrives with renewed force and ‘Infinity’ sets the tone with a powerful reminder that even when life takes us to our darkest places, there is still light to be found.
Forthcoming live dates in 2027:
Mar 2nd to 7th - co-headline tour with Gradience
Jul 3rd - Bay Days Fest, Essex
Sept 4th - Mangata Festival, Nottingham
Survivalist are:
Gavin Sharp (vocals)
Nick Butcher (guitars)
Lee Shaw (bass)
Rhys Fraser (drums)
Track-list:
1. House Of Hate
2. Compass Rose
3. Claymore
4. Infinity