GADGET streams "Flatline" single!

Swedish grindcore veterans GADGET return with a vengeance as Decibel Magazine hosts the exclusive premiere of their new single "Flatline", offering a second taste of the upcoming EP "Coerced", set for release on May 8, 2026 via De:Nihil Records.

"Flatline" delivers the abrasive intensity longtime fans expect, while unveiling sharper dynamics and subtle experimental shifts that hint at a band not simply returning, but evolving. With the upcoming EP, GADGET reaffirm their place among grindcore’s most uncompromising forces, ready to make their presence felt once again.

Stream "Flatline" at THIS LOCATION.

As previously mentioned, "Coerced" marks a fresh chapter for the band, being the first proper release since 2016 and the debut with the revitalized lineup featuring Emilia Henriksson on vocals and Kristofer Jankarls on guitar.

"Coerced" comprises seven tracks written between 2019 and 2023, alongside a re-recording of the 2017 track "Funerary Rites", which had previously been released only digitally in 2020 and never received a physical release. True to GADGET’s signature style, the EP delivers their relentless blend of grindcore, hardcore punk, and death metal, now pushing even further into the uncomfortably dense territories of noise and doomy sludge. The new material preserves the abrasive intensity that longtime fans expect, while also introducing subtle twists and turns that keep the sound fresh and unpredictable.

With "Coerced", GADGET prove that they are not just returning—they are evolving. The EP captures the raw energy, sharp dynamics, and small experimental touches that have always defined the band’s approach, making it a definitive statement of their ongoing relevance in the grindcore scene. This release is a bold reminder that GADGET remain masters of their craft, combining sheer brutality with inventive songwriting, and they are now poised to reignite their live performances and push forward with renewed determination. "Coerced" is the ultimate announcement: GADGET are back, stronger and more uncompromising than ever.

The first single “Gnistan” is now streaming HERE.