XTINGUISH THE CODE: Bronx, New York Metallic Hardcore Outfit To Release The Conflict LP March 27th On Grey Matter Records; “Despair” And Preorders Posted

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Bronx-based metallic hardcore band XTINGUISH THE CODE presents their second album, The Conflict, set for release March 27th on Grey Matter Records.

A band with NYHC running through their DNA, XTINGUISH THE CODE formed in 2019, having morphed over the years to currently unite bassist Dusty Onita (Apparition, 4 In The Chamber), drummer Nate Boogie (Lake Lanier, No Weapon, MAAFA), guitarist The Professor G Flava (Apparition, No Weapon, Waist In Flesh, Gemini Method), and vocalist BJ Allen (Zero Trust, Full Scale Riot, GMK). Delivering streetwise, energetic, beatdown-driven and groove-based hardcore, infused with elements of metal, hip-hop, and more. The band has played with D.R.I., Sworn Enemy, Downset, Madball, Life Of Agony, Sick Of It All, and many others. Following their Step To My World debut (2021) and subsequent Matter Of Fact EP (2023) – both through 1054 Records — XTINGUISH THE CODE now unites with Grey Matter Records for the release of their second album, The Conflict.

XTINGUISH THE CODE’s explosive hybrid of rabid antagonism culminates on The Conflict, which not only marks the band’s first release with new drummer Nate Boogie and vocalist BJ Allen, and is also the band’s first time creating a conceptual release, crafting a story that touches on working-class solidarity and global awakening. Each song is meant to portray a person’s transformation from an ordinary resident to a radicalized citizen.

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Joe Kusak at Amplitude Recording, former vocalist Kevin Lugo provides additional guest vocals on the track “Safe Space.” XTINGUISH THE CODE’s The Conflict is prime listening for fans of Incendiary, E-Town Concrete, Backtrack, Merauder, Bulldoze, Sworn Enemy, Downset, Madball, Sick Of It All, and Billy Club Sandwich.

A lyric video for XTINGUISH THE CODE’s The Conflict single “Despair” is now playing on YouTube HERE, and the song is playing on Bandcamp HERE.

The Conflict will be released by Grey Matter Records on LP, CD, and digitally on March 27th. Find physical preorders at the label webshop HERE and digital preorders at Bandcamp HERE.

The Conflict Track Listing:
1. The Conflict
2. Despair
3. Rex 84b
4. Declaration / Doomsday Cult
5. Safe Space
6. Burn
7. Pain Compliance
8. Falling Down

XTINGUISH THE CODE performs across the NYC metropolitan area constantly, with shows booked through the coming months including record release shows, a set at Punk Island, a show in Puerto Rico, a performance at the Upstage Music Fest, and more.

XTINGUISH THE CODE Live:
3/12/2026 Wood Shop – Brooklyn, NY
3/28/2026 Bridge And Tunnel Club – Brooklyn, NY *record release show
4/10/2026 The Bronx Public – Bronx, NY
4/11/2026 Clearfield Events Building – Clearfield, PA *record release show
5/30/2026 Club 77 – San Juan, PR
6/14/2026 Bunker – Brooklyn, NY
6/27/2026 Punk Island – Randall’s Island, NY
6/20/20026 Locals Bar & Grill – Manalapan, NJ w/ All Out War
8/07-08/2026 Upstage Music Fest @ Clearfield Events Building – Clearfield, PA
8/15/2026 Tribute To Kevin Scondotto @ Lucky 13 Saloon – Brooklyn, NY
10/31/2026 TV Eye – Queens, NY

XTINGUISH THE CODE:
Dusty Onita – bass
The Professor G Flava – guitar
Nate Boogie – drums
Bernard Allen – vocals

https://xtinguishthecode.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/@XtinguishTheCode
https://www.facebook.com/XtinguishTheCode
https://www.instagram.com/xtinguishthecodebxny_
https://www.instagram.com/greymatterrecordsusa
https://www.theupstagemusicfest.com/grey-matter-rec

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