Hacktivist lately split with drummer Richard Hawking, guitarist James Hewitt, and bassist Josh Gurner, leaving solely vocalists Jermaine Hurley and JJ Olifent. Although that thriller of who would change them was short-lived, as Hacktivist has introduced guitarist Alex Hek (ex-October Ends) and drummer Stee Cole (protege of Mike Malyan) as their new members. I am assuming Hek is taking on bass duties within the studio.
Hacktivist is now streaming their first new single with that lineup known as “Bones” alongside a video directed by Olifent and Shaun Hodson. If that is the route that Hacktivist is gonna head down sooner or later, I am right here for it – that is fairly heavy!
“‘Bones’ is greater than only a monitor — it is a assertion,” mentioned Hacktivist of the music. “A blistering call-out to the trade snakes who exploit the arduous work of bands for their very own acquire. Hacktivist is taking the DIY route, reclaiming our music, our message, and our future. That is the brand new Hacktivist, and we’re right here to remain.”
“The music additionally displays the challenges the band has confronted in latest months. However as an alternative of participating in on-line drama, we ship fact by uncooked, unfiltered creativity. That is our response. That is ‘Bones.”
Within the meantime, Hacktivist has a handful of reveals for this 12 months all lined up.
25/4 Norwich, Waterfront Studio (w/ Eschalon & InRetrospect)
26/4 Milton Keynes, Craufurd Arms (w/ Eschalon & InRetrospect)
27/4 Nottingham, Saltbox (w/ Eschalon & InRetrospect)
8/8 South Downs Nationwide Park (Boomtown Competition)
23/8 Weston Tremendous-Mare, Electrical Banana (Reset Competition)
26/9 Preston, The Ferret (w/ Waterlines)
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