Sheffield hardcore metal band Dead Harts are set to return to the music scene with a renewed passion in 2026 with the release of their upcoming third studio album ‘LLAA‘ on Thursday 7th May.

After six years of silence, Dead Harts return to the scene has been driven by the loss of their drummer and brother, Ant Allen. Determined to honor his spirit, the band has crafted a memorial record that carves Ant’s legacy into the very ether of their music.

‘After months of behind the scenes graft and endless struggle, we are finally able to announce that we will be playing 2 album release shows this May to celebrate the life of our dearest borther Ant Allen & to unveil LLAA on the World!’ – Dead Harts

Their third studio album, LLAA (Long Live Ant Allen) follows on from their previous studio album ‘Cult for the Haggard Youth‘ released back in July 2014.

Their new record LLAA comes with more matured influences drawn from black metal, death metal and even cosmic melodies, it sets a new benchmark for the band’s craftsmanship and songwriting.

Speaking to the band and reading their bio they had the following statement:

‘This album is a vital vessel for processing grief, shedding pain, and channeling raw emotion into sound. Following the death of our late drummer Ant Allen every lyric, riff, and beat has been forged from the depths of our loss, staying true to the chaotic hardcore foundation of Dead Harts’ earlier work while evolving into something more expansive.’ – Dead Harts

Dead Harts will be honouring Ant by releasing LLAA on the 5th Anniversary of his passing next Thursday 7th May in their hometown of Sheffield with a second show on the 8th May in Brighton.

They will be donating all profits from both album release shows to local charities in Project 6 who Ant worked closely with in Sheffield & Change Grow Live who helped him during his time in Brighton.

‘This is all for our King & our dearly departed brother Anthony Allen. Come down and be a part of Dead Harts History. These will be the most important shows of our lives.’ – Dead Harts

Long Live Ant Allen!

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(Limited LP’s and Ticket links for the below shows)

Yellow Arch, Sheffield (Thursday 7th May) with Hell Can Wait & The Shipman Enquiry. £10 ADV.

Daltons, Brighton (Friday 8th May) with Staff Party, Hell Can Wait & Strain. £10 ADV.

Limited prints, merch and LP’s will be available at both upcoming album release shows!

Until next time, I’ll catch you in the pit!

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