HATCHEND is an unrelenting act containing members of well-known extreme underground death metal and grindcore acts such as Deranged, Razorrape, Birdflesh and Deathening. With no gimmicks, no makeup, no bullshit, and no corny stage show act, HATCHEND’s straightforward and in-your-face output is custom made for the shackled masses. Living by the slogan, “If it’s too fast, you’re too damn slow,” they are a band who might destroy themselves but they’ll never sell-out.

HATCHEND’s Summer Of ´69 was recorded in two days at HoboRec, with the vocals recorded at Wheelmust Studios by Elis Edin Markskog, the record then mixed and mastered by Ulf Blomberg. The record was completed with cover artwork and layout by Rikard Wermén and Elis Edin Markskog and photography by Abdul Alhazred, and the opening song “Shackled Humanity” features a guest solo by Leon De Muerte (Phobia, Murder Construct, ex-Intronaut).

The album’s lead single, “Scapegoat,” is delivered through a video by Elis Edin Markskog/Wheelmust Production. HATCHEND drummer Rikard Wermén reveals, “It´s about time to show the world what we´ve been up to. Here it is, ‘Scapegoat,’ the debut single from our debut album Summer Of ´69. It’s a wild, straightforward thrash metal trip packed with ferocious hardcore anger and custom made for a world in turmoil. Basically, an excellent example of what we´re all about. I know it´s cliché, but honestly, I can't wait to see you all breaking your bones in the pit listening to this song.”