FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BITTER PREMIERE CRUSHING NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR "MALEVOLENT" VIA SLAM WORLDWIDE
Quebec Beatdown Deathcore Outfit Continues Momentum Following CDN Records Signing
Montreal, Quebec – June 2026 – Quebec slamming beatdown deathcore band Bitter have unleashed the official music video for their devastating new single, "Malevolent," premiering exclusively through Slam Worldwide.
Following their recent signing to CDN Records, Bitter waste no time demonstrating exactly why they are one of the most aggressive new acts emerging from Canada's underground heavy music scene. "Malevolent" delivers a relentless barrage of crushing breakdowns, savage vocals, and punishing groove, offering listeners a brutal first glimpse into the band's upcoming EP, Slamosaurus Rex.
The video captures the raw intensity and uncompromising energy that Bitter have quickly become known for, translating the song's crushing atmosphere into a visual assault worthy of its title.
"Malevolent" represents the next evolution of Bitter's sound, combining slamming deathcore brutality with beatdown influences and an unapologetically heavy approach that leaves no room for compromise.
Watch the official Slam Worldwide premiere now.
Stream "Malevolent":
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mCEFndDNheBRVjL7tOpyW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/bitter/1864987764
Bandcamp: https://bitter-qc.bandcamp.com/music
ABOUT BITTER
Formed in December 2024, Bitter is a slamming beatdown deathcore band comprised of musicians from Montreal, Lanaudière, and Gatineau, Quebec. The project was founded by father and son Yan Chatel and Kilian Langlois-Chatel before expanding into a full lineup united by a shared passion for extreme music and unfiltered aggression.
Current lineup:
Kilian Langlois-Chatel – Lead Vocals
Michael Lalancette – Guitar and Electronics
Mathieu Parent – Guitar
Eric Cooper-Lefebvre – Drums
Yan Chatel – Bass and Backing Vocals
Drawing influence from bands such as Xenotheory, Kanine, and The Acacia Strain, Bitter have forged a sound that balances sheer brutality with precision, creating music that is as punishing as it is memorable.
PRODUCTION
"Malevolent" was produced, mixed, and mastered by guitarist Michael Lalancette, whose production captures the band's crushing heaviness while maintaining clarity and impact throughout.
THE ROAD AHEAD
With "Malevolent" now unleashed through Slam Worldwide and Slamosaurus Rex on the horizon, Bitter are poised to make a serious impact throughout 2026. Armed with a new label partnership and a growing reputation for uncompromising heaviness, the band is preparing to bring their brand of sonic devastation to an even wider audience.
For fans of Xenotheory, Kanine, The Acacia Strain, and modern slamming deathcore.
More information on Slamosaurus Rex will be announced soon.
CONNECT WITH BITTER
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bitter.qc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitter_band/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bitter_qc
LABEL
Bitter are now officially part of the CDN Records roster:
https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/bitter/
Contact: bitterqc@gmail.com
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