Boston hardcore metal band Nailed Shut MA is turning a long-held promise into action, announcing a March 2026 Northeast headline tour to celebrate their upcoming EP, ‘a promise made, a promise kept.’ The tour, coinciding with the EP’s release, marks a significant evolution for the band, showcasing a more defined and emotionally resonant sound.
Boston-based metal band Nailed Shut MA is turning a long-held promise into action, setting the Northeast music scene ablaze with the announcement of a March 2026 headline tour in support of their upcoming EP. This isn’t just another run of shows; it’s a statement of intent from a band that has been steadily climbing the ranks of the hardcore and deathcore scene since forming in 2022.
The tour announcement, shared with a blunt message that fits the band’s no-frills style—“A PROMISE MADE, A PROMISE KEPT — SCREAMING ACROSS THE NORTH EAST”—marks the beginning of a new chapter. The run begins on the same night as the EP’s release show at The Sinclair in Cambridge, Massachusetts, stretching across eight cities in ten days. The band will be joined on most dates by Godseyes, ensuring a bill built for packed rooms and high-impact performances.
The core of this movement is the EP itself, titled a promise made, a promise kept, set for release on March 5, 2026. The band describes this record as a major step forward, representing a clearer version of their identity, both musically and emotionally. “This EP has been such a long time coming for us, and we couldn’t feel more fulfilled,” the shared in an interview with Metal Heads Forever.
The EP’s sound is built from a foundation of personal experience, channeling themes of loss, mental health struggles, and the feeling of losing control. The band describes it as an “eeriness of self-inflicted violence,” a raw and honest reflection translated into intense, layered music. The seven-track release includes instrumental bookends and features standout cuts like “Devoured,” “Broken & Curled,” and the newly released single “Centipede.” For collectors, the vinyl edition is limited to 250 citrus-colored copies and is already available for pre-order.
“Centipede” serves as the EP’s lead single and creative centerpiece. The band has called it their biggest writing challenge to date, pushing them to combine groove, atmosphere, complexity, and sheer intensity into a single, cohesive track. They’ve already tested it live, noting how crowds fall silent during the ambient intro before the track erupts back to life, a testament to its powerful dynamic.
Nailed Shut MA EP Release Tour Dates and Cities
The EP release show takes place on March 5 at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA, marking the first live celebration of the new record. From there, the tour moves quickly through major Northeast and Midwest stops, solidifying the band’s presence in the region.
March 5 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
March 6 – Brooklyn, NY – Wood Shop
March 7 – Binghamton, NY – Bundy Museum
March 8 – Cleveland, OH – The Foundry
March 11 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
March 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
March 14 – Washington, D.C. – DC9
March 15 – Hartford, CT – Webster Underground
As 2026 unfolds with this headline run and additional support dates alongside The Last Ten Seconds of Life later in the spring, Nailed Shut MA are clearly positioning themselves as one of the Northeast’s most serious heavy bands to watch. This tour and EP are more than just a release; they are the fulfillment of a promise to their fans and a powerful statement of their artistic growth.
For the fastest, most authoritative analysis of breaking entertainment news, stay with onlytrustedinfo.com. We go beyond the headlines to give you the definitive story on the artists, albums, and tours that matter most.
