Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

Hatebreed's "Kill Count Increase" Drops Today, Crowbar Cancel Europe As Kirk Windstein Battles Back Injury, Meshuggah x Transformers Collab

July 21, 2026·4 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Hatebreed release "Kill Count Increase," the lead single and opening track from their ninth album "Fatal Paradox," out November 6 on BLKIIBLK Records — their first new music in six years, featuring a John Tardy guest spot and a Corrosion of Conformity cover. Crowbar are forced to cancel their entire European tour as Kirk Windstein battles a recurring spinal issue. In an emotional video statement, Windstein — 36 years into his touring career — says he's never canceled a tour before, and vows to make the dates up in Europe next year. Meshuggah team up with Hasbro's Transformers for a limited-edition San Diego Comic-Con collaboration, celebrating 40 years of "The Transformers: The Movie" and 30 years of "Destroy Erase Improve," with a signing at booth 4029 on Friday. Full stories at loadedradio.com. Download the free Loaded Radio app on Apple iOS and Google Play to stream the station. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:22 – Hatebreed release "Kill Count Increase," new album "Fatal Paradox" 01:44 – Crowbar cancel European tour; Kirk Windstein back injury update 02:40 – Meshuggah x Transformers Comic-Con collaboration 04:01 – Outro

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