San Diego’s Mizery are a defiant powerhouse ready to shake things up with their crossover hardcore sound. 

Originally breaking out with 2014’s Survive The Vibe EP followed by 2016 full-length Absolute Light (Flatspot Records), Mizery quickly grabbed attention with their groove-driven rhythms and dynamic live show. Formed as an idea by childhood friends Jose Luna (vocals) and Taylor Parker (lead guitar), things really came to fruition when the pair met drummer Cayle Sain and soon enlisted Miguel “Mikey” Salazar on bass and began creating as a four-piece. Following the album release, Mizery toured alongside genre heavyweights including Power Trip, Terror, and Backtrack, and added Ahmad Ali on bass, moving Mikey to rhythm guitar. Like the rest of the world, the band stalled during the pandemic, but kept writing and were ready to come back with full momentum. In December 2023 the unexpected passing of drummer Cayle Sain, who also performed with Twitching Tongues, God’s Hate, and GhosteMane, rattled the music community and understandably put a pause on Mizery.

While processing their grief and reflecting, the members of Mizery knew they had to continue on and a found recording gave them a new sense of purpose. Jose and Taylor discovered Cayle had taken pre-production demos they had sent him and he tracked drums for them in a professional studio. With the help of producer Taylor Young (The Pit), the band was able to obtain these drum tracks and use them for what would become their self-titled EP.

Due out March 20th, 2026 on Flatspot Records, the Mizery EP is an overtly political record built around renewal and reflection. Across the six tracks lyrics are utilized as a weapon, as Jose shares, “It’s a reflection of a world that some of us see, and others choose to ignore. The acts of violence, the fear of violence, & the repercussions of violence.”

While some might look at the EP release as a triumph, for Mizery it’s showing of persistence and a band ready to enter its next era.

Pressing Info

120 - Orange Crush Glitter (RevHQ Exclusive)

150 - Baby Blue Opaque (Flatspot Exclusive)

1000 - Grape Purple

Track List:

1. Renegade Rhythm
2. 99 to 1
3. The Weapon
4. The Weapon Pt. II
5. Through a Bullet Hole
6. Eulogy

Release Date: March 20, 2026

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