Egokills from Tampere, who are turning 15 this year, are currently preparing for the release of their 4th full-length studio album. The band, which plays distinctive rocking metal, returned to the release scene in May with the single Knuckle Choke. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the single Shine & Glow released today and take a closer look at the information about the upcoming album.
Egokills also returned to the stage on July 16th after a break of over two years, at On The Rocks in Helsinki together with Black Royal from Tampere.
“At the gig, we played material from the upcoming album, so the audience was among the first to experience what Egokills will sound like in 2026. The new songs work exactly as we hoped – they have power, energy and, above all, a live feel,” says drummer Vilho Rajala.
The release date for the Brainbanger album is set for October 2nd, and the release will be celebrated at Bar Kotelo in Tampere on October 9th. Produced by Juha Nevala (Huora, Somehow Jo, etc.), the album represents the most metallic and rough side of Egokills’ catalog. The album was mainly recorded at Lammaskallion Audio studio in Tuusula. Mellowhead Creations Oy is the publisher.
Work on the Brainbanger album began back in 2024. A lot has happened since then. The band’s lineup returned to four members, and singer Janne Selo decided to pick up a second guitar after having only been on the singer’s side until then.
“When I picked up the guitar at the rehearsal room, it felt like twenty years had fallen off my shoulders. After that, new songs started to emerge at a rapid pace,” Selo recalls.
There have also been difficulties, sadness, losses and uncertainty along the way. Last year was spent dealing with them, but now the difficulties have been overcome, and Egokills is ready to head towards the future, propelled by the new album. The Brainbanger album is available for pre-order on CD and vinyl from well-stocked record stores and the band’s official online store.
Brainbanger tracklist:
1. Brainbanger
2. Shine & Glow
3. Swan
4. Rat King
5. Knuckle Choke
6. Transition
7. Dead Flowers
8. Light So Pale
Upcoming gigs:
9.10.2026 Bar Kotelo, Tampere (w/ We Are Still)
Egokills is:
Janne Selo – vocals, guitar
Niko Viita-aho – guitar
Mika Pusa – bass
Vilho Rajala – drums