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WALLS OF JERICHO Unleashes Hell with 'System Error: Humanity'

By Jason •
The hardcore titans are back, armed with a new album that’s as confrontational as it is empowering.

Prepare yourselves, metal warriors! The legendary hardcore and metalcore juggernaut WALLS OF JERICHO is set to unleash their long-awaited album, 'System Error: Humanity', on November 13, 2026, via Napalm Records. This is not just another release; it’s a sonic war cry, a battle anthem for the disillusioned and the defiant.

Hot on the heels of their first single, 'The Ascent', which has been hailed for its 'fierce breakdowns and demolishing riffs' by Metal Injection, the band has dropped a relentless follow-up track, 'Agency'. This track explodes like a bullet, racing at breakneck speed before slamming down into a tectonic breakdown that will leave you gasping for air. Frontwoman Candace Buckingham delivers a powerful sermon on self-liberation, calling on listeners to rise up and reclaim their inalienable rights as humans.

In Buckingham's words, "'Agency' is a song about freedom. The kind that lives within you, the kind no one can take away, and the kind you have to fight for every single day." This sentiment rings true throughout 'System Error: Humanity', an album that promises to be raw, unapologetic, and the most aggressive offering in WALLS OF JERICHO's storied career.

With an impressive discography including genre-defining hits like 'The Bound Feed The Gagged' and 'All Hail The Dead', WALLS OF JERICHO has carved out a legacy that reverberates through the underground. Their return follows years of relentless touring, where they’ve decimated stages at festivals like Louder Than Life and Hellfest, and now they’re back with an album that stays true to their roots while pushing the boundaries of their sound.

Each track on the album is a testament to their commitment to confrontational, pummeling music. From the furious 'True Til' Death' to the earth-shattering breakdowns in 'Agency', the album is packed with empowering messages that urge listeners to fight against conformity and reclaim their identities. Notable collaborations include a fierce duet with LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe on 'Broken Mouths Can't Speak', and a chaos-infused track featuring Guy Kozowyk of THE RED CHORD. The album promises to be a brutal journey, culminating in the epic 'The Reckoning', designed to leave you battered and breathless.

Produced by the legendary Kurt Ballou, known for his work with heavyweights like CONVERGE and EVERY TIME I DIE, 'System Error: Humanity' captures the raw energy of WALLS OF JERICHO’s live shows while maintaining a sound that is both powerful and pristine. As Buckingham states, "humanity may be the source of the system error, but we are the system, and we are the solution." Get ready to reclaim your freedom and dive headfirst into the chaos.