On signing to BLKIIBLK, the band comments: “We’re excited to sign with a new label that is hungry and eager to make a name for themselves, while still being led by a seasoned veteran. The music we’re releasing with BLKIIBLK is a continuation of HAVOK‘s history of fast and tight heavy metal and we can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been working on.”

On the new single, they add: “‘Fifth Generation Warfare’ is the first release with our new guitarist, Brett Rechtfertig. The song showcases a wide variety of HAVOK sounds; incorporating guitar harmonies, punk attitude, pummeling drums, bass lines that deviate from the guitar parts, and a message about a gnarly topic, while still leaning into optimism. A lot of HAVOK lyrics discuss negative topics, but we always try to put a positive spin on things.”

Mike Gitter, global head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group and BLKIIBLK label head, comments on the signing: “BLKIIBLK is proud to chart a new chapter for thrash metal as an international force with HAVOK. HAVOK leader David Sanchez continues to reenergize his music with the ferocity, technicality, and incisive lyrical word-fare that makes HAVOK not just accolytes but masters of their steely game.”