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

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Tampere-based heavy rock metal band Egokills has finished their new album and the first single Knuckle Choke was released today. The song is the most aggressive and intense release in Egokills’ catalog to date. Riffs are poured down the listener’s throats accompanied by a fast-paced rhythm – not forgetting the blast beats. The song is accompanied by a visualizer.

“Now for once, strangling like you should!”, singer-guitarist and songwriter Janne Selo commented.

Selo decided to finally take up the guitar in Egokills, after having remained solely the singer’s role until now. The band had always wondered why the best guitarist in the lineup didn’t play the guitar.

The album was produced by Juha Nevala, and it was recorded in the old-fashioned way in a real studio with real instruments. The studio was Lammaskallion Audio in Tuusula.

Egokills has a fifteen-year career behind them, three albums and several tours in Europe. The fourth album is ready and will be released later this year. The previous full-length album Egokills was released in 2023.

“Fifteen years of frustration turned into explosive inspiration! Nothing but fuel for the flames,” says drummer Vilho Rajala.

“There’s a new kind of confidence in this thing now. We show our mettle but with a smile on our faces,” adds guitarist Niko Viita-aho.

Egokills have started their new cycle of social media campaigning. There will be a lot of material from the studio, including a making of documentary series, talking heads, training clips and much more. More information about the upcoming album and Egokills’ plans will be announced soon.

The official Egokills store now has a limited edition of the Knuckle Choke shirt, based on Niko Viita-aho’s cover art.

Egokills is:
Janne Selo – vocals
Niko Viita-aho – guitar
Mika Pusa – bass
Vilho Rajala – drums

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