stab

Stab is a new band from Maine with deep roots in the New England hardcore scene. Formed in July 2025, the band consists of members who have spent years in projects like Hard Ca$h, Head Case, Gumskab, Half Step, Absolute Suffering, and more. Their collective experience gives their debut a sense of urgency without sounding overworked. Their four-song demo, released less than a month after their formation, captures the raw energy of early Title Fight and Drug Church, blending sharp melodic instincts with a tougher rhythmic core. The band leans into fast-paced arrangements, conversational vocals, and thick guitars, while a cover of Matchbox 20 adds a self-aware, punk-forward twist. Self-recorded and self-released, the demo is a document of a group that knows exactly where it's going, even in its first few weeks of existence. For a band just getting started, Stab already feels grounded in a scene they’ve helped shape for years.

See their latest single 'New England Numb' out on UNBEATEN RECORDS