Finnish Hard Rocking Metal band Egokills have unveiled official visualizer for the single “Knuckle Choke” taken from their fourth album, “Brainbanger,” released today, October 02, 2026 on Vinyl, CD, and Digital via Mellowhead Creations Ltd.
Watch the visualizer for “Knuckle Choke” via the YouTube player below:
Finnish Hard Rocking Metal four-piece delivers its most Metal album yet.
Fifteen years into their journey, Finnish Hard Rocking Metal band Egokills are ready to show the world what they have been building. Today, the Tampere-based four-piece officially releases “Brainbanger,” their fourth full-length album and their most unapologetically Metal record to date.
Stream “Brainbanger” here: https://orcd.co/egokills-brainbanger
Founded in Tampere in 2011, Egokills have released three previous albums and performed across 13 countries, developing a reputation for combining multi-layered Alternative Metal with hard-hitting Heavy Rock. Now, after years of writing, rehearsing, performing, and building a new foundation, the band sees 2026 as a turning point.
“Brainbanger” is the result.
Driven by the chemistry of four musicians playing together in the same room, the album embraces the raw energy and physicality of traditional rock recording while drawing heavily from the metal and rock sounds of the 1990s. Rough around the edges by design, “Brainbanger” captures Egokills at their most direct, energetic, and confident.
“To us it is the essence of a rock band to play together in the same room, amps turned up and drums banging like hell, sweating and shredding. And having a f***ing good time! That’s exactly how Brainbanger came to life.” – Vilho Rajala, Egokills
The album was produced, recorded, and mixed by Juha Nevala, whose work with artists including Somehow Jo and Huora reflects a focus on capturing the authentic sound and character of a band. Recording took place at Lammaskallion Audio, Studio Pinni, and Jii-Studio, with mastering handled by Jaakko Viitälahde at Virtalähde Mastering.
For Egokills, the recording process was about getting away from the distractions of everyday life and focusing on the music.
“It was definitely the right choice to retreat to this countryside studio away from normal life. We were able to focus better than ever before and we had fun,” explains guitarist Niko Viita-aho.
Another major change in the band’s evolution came in 2024, when Egokills officially became a four-piece after years of experimenting with different lineups. The new lineup also brought a significant change to the band’s frontman. Vocalist Janne Selo picked up the guitar, helping open a new creative chapter for Egokills.
“When I started playing, I instantly felt about twenty years younger. Then the songs started flowing,” Selo says.
That renewed creative energy can be heard throughout Brainbanger, an album rooted in honesty, confidence, and the search for light in a world that can often feel overwhelmingly dark. The band’s lyrics explore themes of keeping an open mind, building confidence through honesty, and finding that pale light, whether it is real or not.
Musically, Egokills draw from the intensity of Classic Heavy Metal and Hard Rock while retaining the alternative edge that has shaped the band’s identity. The result is a record built for loud speakers, turned-up amplifiers, and live rooms.
And after years of preparation, Egokills are ready to bring “Brainbanger” home.
The official album release show will take place October 9, 2026, at Bar Kotelo in Tampere, Finland, with We Are Still joining the band as support.
Brainbanger is released worldwide through Mellowhead Creations Ltd. The album is available digitally, as well as on black vinyl and CD, with exclusive merchandise available through the official Egokills shop. Worldwide shipping is handled by Backstage Rock Shop.
Purchase “Braibanger” on Backstage Rock Shop HERE
Tracklist:
01. Shine & Glow
02. Swan
03. Rat King
04. Knuckle Choke
05. Transition
06. Dead Flowers
07. Light So Pale
Lineup:
Janne Selo / Vocals, Guitar
Niko Viita-aho / Guitar
Mika Pusa / Bass
Vilho Rajala / Drums