Guilt Trip are an English metallic hardcore band from Manchester, formed in 2015. Combining metallic hardcore, crossover thrash, and modern metalcore influences, the band have established themselves as one of the leading names in the UK's contemporary hardcore scene through relentless touring, crushing live performances, and increasingly ambitious songwriting.
Known for their blend of thrash-inspired riffing, punishing breakdowns, and melodic flourishes, Guilt Trip bridge the gap between traditional hardcore aggression and modern metal precision. Their sound has earned them a growing international following and recognition as one of the UK's most exciting heavy bands.
Guilt Trip's music combines the aggression and urgency of hardcore punk with the technical precision of modern metalcore and the riff-driven attack of crossover thrash. Their songs balance crushing heaviness with memorable hooks, dynamic songwriting, and moments of atmospheric melody.
While rooted in hardcore, the band's increasingly expansive approach has allowed them to appeal to fans across multiple heavy music scenes, from hardcore and metalcore to thrash and modern metal.
Weight of Abjection (2016) – debut full-length album introducing the band's blend of metallic hardcore, crossover thrash, and punishing breakdowns.
Unrelenting Force (2016) – breakthrough EP that helped establish Guilt Trip within the UK hardcore scene through its aggressive riffing and relentless energy.
River of Lies (2019) – acclaimed second album showcasing tighter songwriting, stronger production, and a more refined crossover-influenced sound.
Rain City (2021) – latest EP expanding the band's sound with greater dynamics, melody, and atmosphere while retaining their trademark heaviness.
Severance (2023) – critically acclaimed third full-length album delivering the band's most accomplished material to date, blending metallic hardcore intensity with modern metal precision.
Armour of Angels (2026) – third full-length album and the band's most ambitious release to date, building upon the foundation of Severance with heavier production, expanded songwriting, and a more mature approach to metallic hardcore.
Guilt Trip have become one of the most respected bands in modern British hardcore, earning praise for their ability to combine hardcore authenticity with contemporary songwriting and production. Their continued evolution has positioned them at the forefront of a new generation of UK heavy music.
Fans of Boundaries, Kublai Khan TX, and Malevolence will likely appreciate Guilt Trip's blend of crossover thrash riffing, metallic hardcore aggression, and modern heaviness.
All Guilt Trip releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on CD and vinyl editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
Guilt Trip are part of the modern American Hardcore and Metalcore scenes, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our HARDCORE and METALCORE categories. You might also like to read our blogs on the different subgenres of Metal and Punk.
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