New Single, ‘The Screams That Come’, Set For Release Via Spinefarm Sept 11th
Produced By Paradise Lost Guitarist / Co-Founder, Gregor Mackintosh
Mainstage Appearance At London Metalfest, Sat, Sept 12th
+ Signing Session At Raven Records In Camden
Halloween Headline Show Confirmed
Recording Of Second Studio Album Now Complete
High Parasite, the UK outfit fronted by Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride and more recently Towards The Sinister repute, will release a new stand-alone single via Spinefarm on September 11th.
Titled ‘The Screams That Come’ and produced by Paradise Lost’s Gregor Mackintosh / mixed by Lawrence Mackrory(Meshuggah, Katatonia, etc.), the track aligns with High Parasite’s mainstage performance at London Metalfest 2026; the band will appear at the Electric Ballroom in Camden on a bill headlined by Swedish Doom legends Candlemass.
Watch the video clip here: https://youtu.be/qn2HOSDqBTg
High Parasite will also be visiting Raven Records in Camden, a short walk from the Ballroom, for a signing session at 7.30pm.
Say High Parasite: “We’ve coined the term ‘Death Pop’ to define our music; we definitely have a strong affinity with all things gothic and dark, but at the same time we’re collectively drawn to strong hooks and melodies, to choruses that stick in the mind. I guess we walk a shadowy, sometimes twisted path between those two worlds; you can hear it on ‘The Screams That Come’, and even more on the second album. It’s like the vampire’s smile: seemingly welcoming, at least at a distance, but boy, those teeth are razor sharp!”
Since releasing ‘Forever We Burn’, their debut album,in September 2024, the five-piece have spent a lot of time out on the road in both the UK & Europe, guesting on major tours (Cradle Of Filth, Paradise Lost), appearing at festivals (Bloodstock, Rockstadt, Brutal Assault, Eindhoven Metal Meeting, Furiosfest and many more) and headlining shows of their own.
A Halloween headliner has recently been confirmed for October 31st at the Albany Arcade in Halifax; this is likely to be the last High Parasite live show of 2026.
In between touring, the band have spent time in the studio working on Album No. 2, scheduled for release early next year. More details and music soon.
High Parasite online: Website | Facebook | Instagram
High Parasite are:-
Vocals – Aaron Stainthorpe
Bass / vocals – Tombs
Rhythm guitar – Sam Hill
Lead guitar – Jonny Hunter
Drums – Dan Brown