Nailed Shut

NAILED SHUT MA consistently brings a unique raw energy and thoughtful disorder to each and every performance, delivering a sonic force that pushes New England’s hardcore/deathcore scene to the next level. Forming in 2022, the Boston five piece consists of Asher Thomas (Vocals), Joel Arnall (Guitar/BGV), Mason Roth (Guitar/BGV), Owen Chepow (Bass), and Jake Thompson (Drums).

With punishing unconventional vocals, Asher creates depictions of bodily and psychological horror through lyricism centered around mental health awareness. The rest of the band reflects these themes musically through brutal riffs, tight drum grooves and a gut-wrenching low end. In 2023, the band released their debut EP Lust in the End, which Idioteq described as “a surreal journey...delving into the darkest corners of the human experience.”

Recently Nailed Shut brought you ‘Devoured’ and ‘Broken & Curled’, the first two tracks off their highly anticipated new EP entitled a promise made, a promise kept, scheduled for a March 5th release. Now they bring you ‘Centipede’.

Nailed Shut have performed in many iconic venues across the northeast as well as 2024’s Inkcarceration Festival. Bands they have shared the stage with include All Shall Perish, Peeling Flesh, Power Trip, Kaonashi, End It, Gatecreeper and many more. Their energetic performances are sure to knock the wind out of you. With much more new music and many more shows planned for the coming months, Nailed Shut are here to wreak havoc into 2026 and beyond.