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LENG TCH'E Returns to the Grind: New Single 'Hammered Into Collapse' Unleashed

By Jason •
Belgian grindcore legends break their silence with a brutal new track that slices deep into the psyche.

After nearly a decade of silence, Belgian grindcore titans LENG TCH'E are back in action, unleashing their new single 'Hammered Into Collapse'—a relentless assault that sets the stage for their forthcoming EP. Scheduled to drop on October 23, 2026, via Season Of Mist, this two-track offering includes the equally punishing 'Voided', ensuring that fans are in for a brutal ride.

With over two decades of grinding history, LENG TCH'E embodies a band that is not merely revisiting their past but confronting it head-on. 'Hammered Into Collapse' serves as a visceral metaphor for a parasite that has long drained its host, a representation of years lost in a haze of relentless pursuit. The track's mechanical refrain—'mind turning black, cerebral and neural hijack'—is a grim reminder of the toll that time can take.

Recorded at Hearse Studio under the expert hands of engineer Lander Cluyse and mixed by the formidable Taylor Young, known for his work with GOD'S HATE and FULL OF HELL, this new single positions LENG TCH'E squarely within the contemporary grind and death metal spectrum. Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, the sound is a punishing reminder that the Belgian unit is not just back, but they are here to claim their territory anew.

The 'Hammered Into Collapse' EP is set to feature two tracks totaling just under seven minutes, a no-nonsense approach that reflects a band eager to close the gap in their discography after a long, uncertain hiatus. The title track is already garnering attention, having dropped on September 24, and it marks the band's first new material since their 2017 effort, 'Razorgrind'.

LENG TCH'E's roots trace back to 2001 in the grimy landscape of Ghent, where drummer Sven De Caluwé, later of ABORTED, gathered forces with guitarist Glen Herman and vocalist Isaac Roelens. Initially christened ANAL TORTURE, they soon embraced a name that echoes their relentless sound—LENG TCH'E, a nod to the historical Chinese execution method of a thousand cuts, perfectly encapsulating their ethos of brutal attrition.

Despite lineup changes and a lengthy silent period, the current incarnation—comprised of vocalist Serge Kasongo, guitarist Jan Hallaert, drummer Olivier Coppens, and bassist Nicolas Malfeyt—has solidified into a unit that has spent more time together than any previous iteration. 'Hammered Into Collapse' is a testament to their evolution as a band, emerging from the ashes of their past to deliver a sound that is both fresh and brutally familiar.