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Hopeless Nation Returns With “My Curse,” A Relentless Dive Into Addiction and Inner Struggle

Montreal, QC – April 2026 – Quebec hardcore and metal veterans Hopeless Nation are back with their latest single, My Curse , dropping May 15, 2026. Following their 2025 comeback with Silverspoon and 2026’s cinematic Disaster , the track continues the band’s return from nearly a decade-long silence, confronting personal battles with addiction, self-destructive behavior, and inner conflict.

“My Curse is about the battles people fight in silence. Addiction in all its forms can take control and slowly erase who you are. This song is a confrontation but also a reminder that no one has to face it alone,” says vocalist Frederic Marchand.

From Reunion to Relentless Grind

Hopeless Nation reunited in the summer of 2024 for a high-energy reunion show, revisiting unrecorded material from their 2014 era. That performance marked the beginning of a new cycle: grinding back up from the roots while staying true to their hardcore and metal ethos.

Scene Credibility You Can Feel

The band members are stalwarts of the Quebec metal and hardcore scene. Louis-Simon Bellerose fronts punk hardcore legends Genetic Error, while Steve DC and Guy Provencher represented Canada in Europe after winning the Wacken Battle of the Bands with Strigampire in 2024. With over 250 live shows to their name, Hopeless Nation proves their commitment to the scene isn’t just talk—it’s blood, sweat, and amps.

Live Performance Rituals

Known for sweat-soaked, no-backing-track performances, Hopeless Nation brings every show to life with intense crowd interaction, relentless headbanging, chair-throwing, and immersive visual projections. Each concert becomes a ritual, leaving audiences drained and exhilarated in equal measure.

Legacy & Homage

The new material honors former members Jonathan Houle (bass & guitar, 2012–2014, 2024) and Maxime Dupont (rhythm guitar, 1998–2014). Their creative contributions helped shape the band’s sound, and My Curse serves as both a tribute and continuation of that legacy.

Musically, the track blends groove-driven modern metal with hardcore intensity. Dark, oppressive atmospheres are punctuated with heavy riffs, sharp rhythmic shifts, and sustained tension, reflecting the battles fought within.

The music video takes a stripped-down, practical approach, avoiding AI visuals in favor of projection work, minimalistic staging, and stroboscopic lighting. Repeating staircases, infinite loops, and disorienting projections mirror the trap of addiction and the struggle to regain control.

Produced by Jonathan Houle, with mixing and mastering by Francis Perron at Studio RadicArt, My Curse marks the next step toward a new EP, pushing deeper into real human conditions with uncompromising clarity and weight.

Track Release Date: May 15, 2026 (TBC)
Genre: Modern Metal / Hardcore
Label: Independent
Management: Frédéric Marchand

Band Lineup:
Frederic Marchand – Vocals
Louis-Simon Bellerose – Lead Guitar
Guy Provencher – Rhythm Guitar
Karl Héroux Rella – Bass
Steve DC – Drums

Photo Credit: @willodoescontent

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Contact: fred@locomotive.ca