The single "Negative Punch" arrives with a new LOUDROID label on February 28, 2026. The release follows their critically acclaimed 2024 album, "Shock Value."
- Recorded in summer 2025 at Electrical Audio with producer Greg Norman, "Negative Punch" features guest vocals from the legendary vocalist of early 90s grindcore band Disgorge. The single was mixed and mastered by Adam Munoz, known for his work with Converge and High on Fire. killwiz's previous single "Static Cling" reached number 17 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart in 2023.
- The track clocks in at a blistering 1 minute and 42 seconds, showcasing the band's signature blend of speed and technicality. It was released digitally on February 28, 2026, with a limited 7-inch vinyl edition to follow on April 11, 2026.
- "Negative Punch" is the first new music from killwiz since their 2024 full-length album "Shock Value", which earned praise for its unrelenting intensity. The single was produced by the band and mixed by Steve Albini at his Electrical Audio studio in Chicago.
killwiz is a hard rock and metal band from Chicago, Illinois, best known for their aggressive sound and uncompromising attitude. Emerging in the late 2010s, they quickly gained a reputation for their raw energy and incendiary live performances.
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