Essex natives BEYOND EXTINCTION are one of the most exciting bands in UK deathcore right now and are continuing to contribute to a flourishing heavy music scene with the release of new single “The Estuary”. Taken from their recently announced upcoming EP, Three Swords, the track continues in the vein of unveiling Essex’s dark history, this time giving exposure to the serene yet deadly bodies of water throughout Essex that’ve been responsible for multiple disappearances and violent deaths across the centuries, including the Blackwater Estuary, River Thames, River Colne, River Crouch and more. Tidal and coastal locations have never been more haunting than they are on “The Estuary”. Due 23rd October 2026, the Three Swords EP encompasses the essence of what it means to have Essex blood running through your veins, retelling the dark history of Essex’s streets.
BEYOND EXTINCTION, much like the plague retold in previous single “A Dark Sickness (Three Swords)”, will be sweeping down on crowds during their busy touring schedule from October 2026 into March next year. Down-tuned and crawling out from the sludge, this is Essex Death.
On the inspiration of the EP and new track, vocalist Jasper Harmer explains:
“The Three Swords EP is about dark roots and ugly truths, but it’s also about showing that musically, we are not here to mess about. ‘The Estuary’ is an encapsulation of the Beyond Extinction brand of Deathcore which we’ve been working on for a long time. Hammer and anvil classic breakdowns with huge, expansive double-downtuned riffs that are signature to our sound. The resurgence of some of the deathcore originals has been a welcome trend in the backdrop of a saturated heavy scene, so consider this our contribution, Essex death flavour.“
1. Witchfinder
2. Skin Of The Beast
3. The Estuary
4. A Dark Sickness (Three Swords)
Pre-order Three Swords EP HERE.