Hacktivist Charge Ahead Into the Modern Era with ’Masquerade’

Hacktivist Charge Ahead Into the Modern Era with "Masquerade"

- By Ramon Gonzales -->

The UK grime-metal unit gears up for a pivotal 2026, showcasing new music from a reconfigured line-up that boasts the band's biggest sound yet; 

Following the reintroduction from the current configuration of Hacktivist earlier this year in "Bones" that welcomed the newest additions in Alex Hek on guitars and Ste Cole on drums, the unit has doubled down with another heater of a single in 'Masquerade".

Further asserting the fluid rhythmic flow between vocal tandem J Hurley and Jordan 'jj' Olifent, the modern era of Hacktivist combines the technical crush of Djent with the grit of Grime for an especially potent reminder of the band's musical punch - breakdowns, bars and bombast. 

 

The track arrives as the band prepare for a brief December headlining run all while continuing their work on their next full length studio release. Ensuring 2026 is a productive year, the band have also confirmed plays at both Radar Festival in Manchester next summer with the likes of Animals As Leaders, Northlane and Heart of a Coward. 

Check the list of live dates for Hacktivist below. 

Hacktivist Charge Ahead Into the Modern Era with ’Masquerade’
HACKTIVIST TOUR DATES
12/12/25: Bournemouth, The Anvil (TICKETS)
13/12/25: Sheffield, Corporation (TICKETS)
14/12/25: Newcastle, Cluny 2 (TICKETS)
15/08/26: Birmingham, Sanctum Festival (TICKETS)
31/07/25 - 02/08/25: Manchester, RADAR Festival (TICKETS)

 

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