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EGOKILLS UNLEASHES CRUSHING NEW SINGLE “KNUCKLE CHOKE” OUT NOW
Finnish Metal Force Delivers A Violent Blast Of Aggression, Groove, And Old-School Studio Power

From the cold streets of Tampere, Finland comes a fresh sonic assault as Egokills officially unleashes their brand new single “Knuckle Choke,” released May 27th, 2026 through Mellowhead Creations Ltd .

A furious combination of hard rocking metal, raw aggression, blast beats, and sweat-soaked intensity, “Knuckle Choke” is the first taste of the band’s upcoming fourth full-length album. For fans of In Flames , Pantera , and Alice In Chains , the track hits like a steel pipe to the jaw while still carrying the groove and melody that have become trademarks of the Egokills sound.

“Get ready for a strong stranglehold!” says songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Janne Selo .

Founded in 2011 by Selo, Egokills has spent the last fifteen years carving their own path through the European metal underground. After releasing three albums and performing across 13 countries, the band has quietly built a loyal global following with their layered blend of alternative metal and heavy rock. Now, after years of relentless writing, rehearsing, touring, and rebuilding, the band is revealing its most explosive chapter yet.

Produced by Juha Nevala at Lammaskallion Audio in Tuusula, Finland, the new material embraces a classic recording philosophy: real instruments, real amps, real volume, and real chemistry between musicians playing together in the same room. The result is a massive, organic sound deeply rooted in the spirit of 1990s metal and rock.

“Fifteen years of frustration... turned into intense inspiration! I feel like it’s the fuel for our fire now,” says drummer Vilho Rajala .

“There’s a new confidence in Egokills now. We’ve got a ‘fuck you’ mentality but with a wide grin. I really like that,” adds guitarist Niko Viita-aho .

The upcoming album was mastered by Jaakko Viitalähde and promises to deliver the heaviest and most authentic version of Egokills to date. A full-scale social media campaign is already underway, featuring behind-the-scenes studio footage, rehearsal clips, documentary-style content, interviews, and more as the band gears up for the album rollout.

More details on the upcoming album and future live plans will be announced soon.

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Release Information

Artist: Egokills
Single Title: “Knuckle Choke”
Release Date: May 27th, 2026
Genre: Hard Rocking Metal
Label: Mellowhead Creations Ltd

Production Credits

Producer: Juha Nevala
Mastering Engineer: Jaakko Viitalähde

Contact

Vilho Rajala
egokillsband@gmail.com

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