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Hatebreed's "Kill Count Increase" Drops Today, Crowbar Cancel Europe As Kirk Windstein Battles Back Injury, Meshuggah x Transformers Collab

Hatebreed's "Kill Count Increase" Drops Today, Crowbar Cancel Europe As Kirk Windstein Battles Back Injury, Meshuggah x Transformers Collab

Author: Scott Penfold | Loaded Radio | Heavy Metal & Hard Rock News July 21, 2026 Duration: 4:51
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Hatebreed release "Kill Count Increase," the lead single and opening track from their ninth album "Fatal Paradox," out November 6 on BLKIIBLK Records — their first new music in six years, featuring a John Tardy guest spot and a Corrosion of Conformity cover.

Crowbar are forced to cancel their entire European tour as Kirk Windstein battles a recurring spinal issue. In an emotional video statement, Windstein — 36 years into his touring career — says he's never canceled a tour before, and vows to make the dates up in Europe next year.

Meshuggah team up with Hasbro's Transformers for a limited-edition San Diego Comic-Con collaboration, celebrating 40 years of "The Transformers: The Movie" and 30 years of "Destroy Erase Improve," with a signing at booth 4029 on Friday.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:22 – Hatebreed release "Kill Count Increase," new album "Fatal Paradox"
01:44 – Crowbar cancel European tour; Kirk Windstein back injury update
02:40 – Meshuggah x Transformers Comic-Con collaboration
04:01 – Outro


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