I just spilled my beer all over my desk because I’m shocked, SHOCKED, that Belgian razorgrind band LENG TCH’E has released new music after a nearly decade-long hiatus. The new single, “Hammered Into Collapse”, is a brutal reminder that time waits for no one, not even a band that’s been around for over two decades.
The two-song EP, also titled “Hammered Into Collapse”, will be released on all digital platforms on October 23, 2026, via Season Of Mist. Because, you know, the world was just missing some good old-fashioned grindcore in its life. The EP was recorded at Hearse Studio with engineer Lander Cluyse, mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit Recording Studio, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. Young, known for his work with GOD’S HATE, FULL OF HELL, and VITRIOL, helps situate LENG TCH’E’s new single within the current, heavier-leaning corner of the grind and death metal landscape.
The Return of the Razorgrind Masters
So, what’s the big deal about LENG TCH’E’s return? Well, for starters, the band’s roots go back to early 2001 when drummer Sven De Caluwé founded the project in Ghent alongside guitarist Glen Herman, vocalist Isaac Roelens, and bassist Kevin Loosveld. Initially, the band was called ANAL TORTURE, but thankfully, they later changed their name to LENG TCH’E, which is a historical Chinese execution method of death by a thousand cuts. Fitting, right? The band’s sound has always been a hybrid of grindcore, hardcore, death metal, and stoner-adjacent detours, which they’ve dubbed “razorgrind”.
But, let’s get real, folks. The real question on everyone’s mind is: what took them so long? I mean, nine years is a long time to go without releasing new music. Were they just busy perfecting their craft or something? The answer, much like the meaning of life, remains a mystery.
A New Era of Razorgrind
The current lineup of LENG TCH’E consists of Serge Kasongo on vocals, Jan Hallaert on guitar, Olivier Coppens on drums, and Nicolas Malfeyt on bass and backing vocals. This unit has spent longer together than any prior configuration of the band, which is a miracle in itself. The new single, “Hammered Into Collapse”, is built around the image of a parasite that has fed on its host for 20 years without ever being sated. Yeah, that’s some deep stuff right there.
The song’s lyrics track a narrator who spent a lifetime avoiding a reckoning only to find it arrives anyway, swallowing and digesting the wasted time in real time. Because, you know, who hasn’t been there, right? The second track, “Voided”, takes the same collapse and pushes it outward, past the individual and into something closer to apocalypse. So, if you’re looking for some music to match your existential crisis, look no further.
In conclusion, LENG TCH’E’s return is a reminder that even the most dormant of bands can rise from the ashes and deliver some serious sonic punishment. So, buckle up, folks, and get ready to have your ears shredded by the razorgrind masters. 🤘
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