Hive Mind (Knocked Loose song)

"Hive Mind"
Single by Knocked Loose featuring Denzel Curry
Released10 February 2026
Genre
Length3:26
LabelPure Noise
Songwriters
ProducerDrew Fulk
Knocked Loose singles chronology
"Suffocate"
(2024) 		"Hive Mind"
(2026)
Denzel Curry singles chronology
"Lit Effect"
(2026) 		"Hive Mind"
(2026) 		"The Scythe"
(2026)
Music video
"Hive Mind" on YouTube

"Hive Mind" is a song recorded by American hardcore punk band Knocked Loose, featuring guest vocals from American rapper Denzel Curry. It was released on February 10, 2026, through Pure Noise Records. It is a standalone single and the band's first new music since their 2024 album You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To.

Background and release

The idea for the collaboration developed after Knocked Loose toured with $uicideboy$, which prompted discussion about whether they could collaborate with a rapper. Vocalist Bryan Garris said that if they were to collaborate with a rapper, Denzel Curry was the only person he felt would make sense for the collaboration. The band recorded a rough demo and sent it to producer Kenny Beats, who then passed it on to Curry. Curry responded within an hour, after which the project moved forward. The band first met Curry in person at Outbreak Festival, and the music video was filmed shortly after the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville.[1]

The collaboration had been discussed by the band for some time,[2] as they considered whether such a collaboration would be feasible and who might be involved.[3] Garris stated that the collaboration would only work with Curry, "because he gets it".[4][5]

The band first teased the collaboration on Instagram with a video showing a DJ setting up at a skatepark and taking out a record listing both artists and the track name.[6] The song was released with a music video on February 10, 2026.[7]

Composition and style

Garris said the song "might be one of the heaviest" the band had written.[1]

The song has been described as a "fast-paced rager" that resembles classic Knocked Loose until Curry's vocals enter. It has also been described as not being a typical rap rock song.[8] The Guardian noted that it has Curry delivering rapid lyrics over Knocked Loose's explosive groove-metal rhythms.[9] The track combines metalcore instrumentation with rap-influenced production elements, including scratches and 808s.[10] It opens with a fast hardcore section before transitioning to a breakdown, and the final 30 seconds include a trap beat leading into a heavy breakdown.[11] Isaac Hale also performs a guitar solo on the track.[12]

Vocally, Garris delivers intense hardcore-style screams, while Curry contributes a rapid-fire rap verse on the second verse.[13] After a breakdown, Curry's section has been described as "straight Anthrax/Public Enemy-style rap metal".[11]

The lyrics address themes of groupthink and criticize people who "can't think for themselves", with both artists criticizing conformity and trend-following.[14][15]

Music video

The official music video was directed by Eric Richter and Bryan Garris, and filmed at the David Armstrong Extreme Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 15, 2025.[6][16] It features skate culture in Louisville where approximately 700 people attended the filming.[17] Additional performance footage was shot inside a historic building in downtown Louisville.[1] The video includes scenes of moshing, skateboarding, and home tattoos, and pays homage to punk and skateboarding subcultures.[18]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.[19]

Knocked Loose

Additional musician

Additional credit

Charts

Chart performance for "Hive Mind"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[20] 14

References

  1. ^ a b c Ruskell, Nick (10 February 2026). "Inside Knocked Loose's raging new track with Denzel Curry". Kerrang!. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  2. ^ Rogers, Jack (10 February 2026). "Knocked Loose Join Forces With Denzel Curry On Incredible New Track 'Hive Mind'". Rock Sound. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  3. ^ Weaver, James (11 February 2026). "Knocked Loose release new music video for 'Hive Mind'". Distorted Sound. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Knocked Loose Enlists Denzel Curry For New Song And Music Video 'Hive Mind'". Blabbermouth. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  5. ^ Keenan, Hesher (10 February 2026). "Knocked Loose Tap Denzel Curry for "Hive Mind"". MetalSucks. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  6. ^ a b England, Adam (10 February 2026). "Knocked Loose share furious new single 'Hive Mind' with Denzel Curry "because he gets it"". NME. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  7. ^ Mahmud, Abir (16 February 2026). "News: Knocked Loose Release New Single 'Hive Mind' Featuring Denzel Curry". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  8. ^ Sacher, Andrew (10 February 2026). "Knocked Loose team with Denzel Curry for new song & video, "Hive Mind"". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  9. ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (13 February 2026). "Add to playlist: the week's best new tracks". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  10. ^ Tom (staff) (13 February 2026). "The 5 Best Songs Of The Week". Stereogum. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  11. ^ a b Hadusek, Jon (13 February 2026). "Heavy Song of the Week: Hardcore and Hip-Hop Collide on Knocked Loose x Denzel Curry Collab "Hive Mind"". Consequence. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  12. ^ Adams, Gregory (10 February 2026). "Hear Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry Team on Crushing Collab "Hive Mind"". Revolver. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  13. ^ Stickler, Jon (11 February 2026). "Knocked Loose Share Denzel Curry Collaboration Hive Mind". Stereoboard. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  14. ^ Ehrlich, Brenna (10 February 2026). "Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry Warn You Against Joining the 'Hive Mind' on New Collab". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  15. ^ Adams, Gregory (13 February 2026). "6 Best New Songs Right Now (2/13/26)". Revolver. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
  16. ^ Kennelty, Greg (10 February 2026). "Knocked Loose Team Up With Denzel Curry On New Single "Hive Mind"". Metal Injection. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  17. ^ Hadusek, Jon (10 February 2026). "Knocked Loose Unleash New Song "Hive Mind" Featuring Denzel Curry: Stream". Consequence. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  18. ^ Hardman, Neville (10 February 2026). "Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry rage in new "Hive Mind" video". Alternative Press. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  19. ^ "Hive Mind (feat. Denzel Curry) - Song by Knocked Loose". Apple Music.
  20. ^ "Denzel Curry Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard.
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