‘House of Hate,’ the new single and video from SURVIVALIST, examines the lasting effects of growing up around domestic abuse and in broken homes, alongside a refusal to let those experiences determine the future. The track opens Four Nails, the band’s new EP, out today, November 13, via Seek and Strike.
The Belfast, Ireland four-piece made the EP over a couple of months with producer and collaborator Josh Robinson. Vocalist Gavin Sharp describes the sessions as a particularly clear expression of the band’s current identity.
“Four Nails is the proudest we have ever felt to be part of this band,” Sharp says. “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.”
Following the January 2026 album A Place for Those Who Suffer, Alone, Four Nails reconnects SURVIVALIST with the heavier influences they grew up with through a more direct, instinctive approach to songwriting. Its four tracks combine deathcore and metalcore with groove-driven riffs, breakdowns and two-step passages, written with live performance and personal reflection in mind.
The subjects extend beyond ‘House of Hate’ to mental and physical health, the state of the world and historical figures. Hope remains part of that approach: ‘Infinity’ carries the message that light can still be found during difficult periods. The band frames its music as a way to turn personal struggles and trauma into connection, offering escapism and encouragement without claiming to have every answer.
“Most importantly, these four tracks feel like a true reflection of the band we’ve become,” the band explains. “If you’re into heavy music, there’s something here for you.”
- House Of Hate
- Compass Rose
- Claymore
- Infinity
SURVIVALIST describe their blend of metalcore, deathcore and groove metal as ‘groovecore.’ Their debut album, VII, arrived in 2021. The subsequent A Place for Those Who Suffer, Alone explored isolation, anxiety and self-worth, receiving coverage from Metal Hammer, Kerrang!, Metal Injection, Clash, Notion Magazine and Lambgoat.
The band has shared stages with Thy Art Is Murder, Chelsea Grin, Polaris, Suffocation, Atreyu, Kublai Khan, Party Cannon, Heriot and Distant. Its lineup consists of Gavin Sharp on vocals, Nick Butcher on guitars, Lee Shaw on bass and Rhys Fraser on drums.
SURVIVALIST’s announced 2027 live plans include a co-headline tour with Gradience from March 2–7, followed by Bay Days Fest in Essex on July 3 and Mangata Festival in Nottingham on September 4.
