HACKTIVIST // Share Music Video For ‘Armoured Core’

Hacktivist spoiled us last week! Days after they premiered their new single, Armoured Core, through BBC R1, the UK based grime-metal quintet has dropped its official music video.

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The track features rising star Kid Bookie, who recently collaborated with THE Corey Taylor. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band, who are promising an exciting few months ahead.

On the single, co-vocalist J. Hurley says, “It’s like a shield against anyone attacking us. Anyone can say anything they want, but you can’t get through the armoured core! Talk shit if you want, but it ain’t gonna affect us. I listen to a lot of other rappers and I know that my lyrics are strong. I know that no-one can fuck with this.”

Fellow vocalist Jot Maxi adds, “This is a song for anyone who is going through a hard time and needs building up. It’s motivational. It makes you feel like, ‘Nothing can touch me, I can do this’, but it’s personal to Hacktivist as well. With what we’ve been through, a lot of other bands might have broken up, but we’re back with this new record and a new dynamic, which even I think is great and I’m super self-critical. As long as you’re alive and still breathing, your core is armoured and protected by something. This song is a reminder to stay strong.”

Hacktivist is Jot Maxi and J. Hurley on shared vocal/lyrical duty, drummer Rich Hawking, bassist Josh Gurner and guitarist and production wizard James Hewitt. The band’s forthcoming, yet to be titled album, is set to drop in 2021.

Stream or purchase Armoured Core through all digital platforms. You can also catch it’s official music video now.