Montreal, Quebec – June 2026 – Quebec slamming beatdown deathcore juggernauts Bitter have unleashed their brand new music video for “Malevolent,” premiering exclusively via Slam Worldwide, while also announcing a full Eastern Canada tour in support of their upcoming EP Slamosaurus Rex .
Fresh off their signing with CDN Records, Bitter continue their rapid rise through the Canadian underground with a sound built on pure punishment. “Malevolent” hits with relentless breakdowns, guttural vocals, and uncompromising heaviness, setting the tone for what’s coming next from the band.
The official video matches the track’s intensity step for step, delivering a raw and aggressive visual assault that captures the band’s live energy and no-frills approach to modern deathcore.
“Malevolent” is the next evolution of Bitter’s sound, pushing deeper into slamming deathcore brutality while locking in the groove-heavy beatdown edge that defines their identity.
Watch the official Slam Worldwide premiere of “Malevolent” now and prepare for impact.
Bitter will hit the road this September alongside Night of the Snake, Acromantula, and Xenoforms for a full Eastern Canada run in support of Slamosaurus Rex .
Tour Dates:
09/11 – Bathurst, NB @ Black Pug Records
09/12 – Charlottetown, PEI @ Sportsman’s Club
09/13 – Halifax, NS @ RadStorm
09/18 – To be Announced
09/19 – Gatineau, QC @ To Be Announced
09/20 – Quebec, QC @ La Source de la Martiniere
09/25 – Oshawa, ON @ TwoTwoTwo
09/26 – London, ON @ Casa Latina
09/27 – Toronto, ON @ Duffy’s Tavern
Xenoforms appearing in place of Acromantula on select dates.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mCEFndDNheBRVjL7tOpyW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/bitter/1864987764
Bandcamp: https://bitter-qc.bandcamp.com/music
Formed in December 2024, Bitter is a slamming beatdown deathcore band formed across Montreal, Lanaudière, and Gatineau, Quebec. The project began as a father-and-son vision between Yan Chatel and Kilian Langlois-Chatel before expanding into a full lineup driven by a shared obsession with extreme music and uncompromising heaviness.
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 Xenotheory, Kanine, and The Acacia Strain, Bitter fuse slamming brutality with beatdown weight, creating a sound built for maximum impact both on record and in the live setting.
“Malevolent” was produced, mixed, and mastered by guitarist Michael Lalancette, capturing the band’s raw aggression while maintaining clarity and punch throughout.
With “Malevolent” now unleashed via Slam Worldwide and Slamosaurus Rex on the horizon, Bitter are stepping into 2026 with serious momentum. The upcoming Eastern Canada tour marks the band’s next major push, bringing their crushing live set to new cities and expanding their reach across the underground heavy scene.
For fans of Xenotheory, Kanine, and The Acacia Strain, this is one to watch closely.
More news on Slamosaurus Rex coming 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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