KING 810 Strip It Back With “Blood Of The Covenant”, Release New Album "K8 rustbelt numetal 3"

Flint, Michigan’s uncompromising force KING 810 unveil a stark and powerful new visual for “Blood Of The Covenant,” the fifth track from their new record K8: Rustbelt Nu Metal 3, out now. Released alongside the album’s launch, the official music video offers a raw and intimate reinterpretation of the band’s signature intensity.

Departing from sheer sonic aggression, “Blood Of The Covenant” takes on an acoustic form, revealing a more stripped-down and emotionally exposed side of KING 810. The track trades crushing distortion for a haunting, minimal arrangement, allowing the weight of its lyrics and performance to take center stage.

Filmed entirely in black and white, the music video captures a live studio session in front of a small audience, reinforcing the song’s raw and unfiltered atmosphere. The setting feels immediate and personal, blurring the line between performance and confession, while maintaining the tension that defines the band’s identity.

As part of the ongoing Rustbelt Nu Metal series, the track continues KING 810’s exploration of gritty realism and unflinching expression. While the album as a whole delivers fiery political commentary and heavy, shotgun-like riffs, “Blood Of The Covenant” stands out through its restraint—proving that intensity doesn’t always require volume.

The live-studio format highlights the band’s willingness to experiment, embracing vulnerability without sacrificing impact. It’s a bold contrast that adds depth to the record’s overall narrative and sonic range.

With this release, KING 810 reaffirm their commitment to pushing boundaries within heavy music. “Blood Of The Covenant” is not just a song—it’s a moment of raw expression, captured in its purest form.

Tracklist:

1. goofer dust 

2. take it on the chin 

3. luck runs out 

4. I hurt someones little girl 

5. blood of the covenant 

6. mama taught me 

7. hug me to the right 

8. wish you were here