Havok is an American thrash metal band from Denver, Colorado, active since 2004. Built around vocalist and guitarist David Sanchez - the only founding member still in the lineup - the band has released five studio albums and been credited, alongside acts like Municipal Waste and Warbringer, with driving the thrash metal revival of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Their sound draws on 1980s thrash, NWOBHM, hardcore punk and progressive metal, and their 2017 album Conformicide earned a perfect 10/10 from Metal Injection.
Havok signed to BLKIIBLK (a Frontiers Label Group imprint) and released the new single 'Fifth Generation Warfare', marking the debut of new guitarist Brett Rechtfertig.
Havok announced an extensive 2026 touring schedule covering the United States, Latin America and Europe, including a major US run alongside Killswitch Engage, Machine Head and Iron Reagan.
A European and UK headline tour for autumn 2026 was announced, with Blood Red Throne, Xonor and Eradikated as support acts.
Havok stepped in to replace Possessed on Exodus's 'Swarm of Horror' spring 2025 US tour after Possessed withdrew due to medical issues.
Havok released the EP 'New Eyes' on November 1, 2024 via Afterburner Recordings - their first independent release since the band's early days.
