HAVOK Drop New Single "Fifth Generation Warfare"

Band Officially Signs to BLKIIBLK

Thrash metal powerhouse HAVOK are proud to announce they have officially signed to BLKIIBLK. Bringing in a new era to their prolific career and marking their BLKIIBLK debut, the band shares their new single, "Fifth Generation Warfare," alongside an official lyric video, available below.

On signing to BLKIIBLK, the band comments:

"We’re excited to sign with a new label that is hungry and eager to make a name for themselves, while still being led by a seasoned veteran. The music we’re releasing with BLKIIBLK is a continuation of HAVOK’s history of fast and tight heavy metal and we can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been working on."

On the new single, they add:

"'Fifth Generation Warfare' is the first release with our new guitarist, Brett Rechtfertig. The song showcases a wide variety of HAVOK sounds; incorporating guitar harmonies, punk attitude, pummeling drums, bass lines that deviate from the guitar parts, and a message about a gnarly topic, while still leaning into optimism. A lot of HAVOK lyrics discuss negative topics, but we always try to put a positive spin on things."

Watch the Lyric Video for "Fifth Generation Warfare" BELOW.

Mike Gitter, Global Head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group and BLKIIBLK Label Head, comments on the signing:

"BLKIIBLK is proud to chart a new chapter for thrash metal as an international force with HAVOK. [HAVOK leader] David Sanchez continues to reenergize his music with the ferocity, technicality, and incisive lyrical word-fare that makes HAVOK not just accolytes but masters of their steely game."

In addition to the new single, HAVOK recently announced tours in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. The carnage will begin with a pair of headline shows kicking off June 1st in Omaha, NE. Two days later on June 3rd in Detroit, MI, HAVOK joins up with Killswitch Engage, Machine Head, and Iron Reagan for a US tour. A complete list of dates can be found below.

HAVOK Live:

w/ Killswitch Engage, Machine Head and Iron Reagan

June 3, 2026 - Detroit, MI @ Fillmore
June 5, 2026 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fillmore
June 6, 2026 - Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
June 7, 2026 - South Bend, IN @ Four Winds Field
June 9, 2026 - Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
June 11, 2026 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
June 12, 2026 - Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
June 13, 2026 - Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center
June 14, 2026 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819**
June 16, 2026 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
June 17, 2026 - Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
June 19, 2026 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
June 20, 2026 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
June 21, 2026 - San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
June 23, 2026 - Albuquerque, NM @ Revel Entertainment Center
June 24, 2026 - Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
June 25, 2026 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
June 26, 2026 - Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brewing*
June 27, 2026 - San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield

Latin America 2026

July 2, 2026 - Mexico City, Mexico @ Fu*k Off Room
July 3, 2026 - Mexico City, Mexico @ Fu*k Off Room
July 4, 2026 - San Salvador, El Salvador @ Simmer Down
July 5, 2026 - San José, Costa Rica @ Mercado La California
July 9, 2026 - Montevideo, Uruguay @ Sala Live Era
July 10, 2026 - Buenos Aires, Argentina @ The Roxy Club
July 11, 2026 - Santiago, Chile @ Sala RBX
July 13, 2026 - São Paulo, Brazil @ Manifesto