Spite in Hartford

About Spite

Spite is a deathcore band from Jacksonville, Florida that emerged in the mid-2010s with a sound built on suffocating heaviness and vocal ugliness. Their self-titled debut and subsequent releases established them as one of the more uncompromising acts in modern metalcore, refusing to sand down their edges for accessibility. Songs like "Malice" showcase their particular gift for riffs that feel genuinely hostile rather than just fast, while their vocal work—a blend of guttural and scream—operates as its own instrument rather than just punctuation. They've built a steady following in the underground metal scene through consistent touring and a willingness to get heavier rather than lighter with each release. Spite's appeal lies in their refusal to do anything but what they actually want to do.

Spite shows are physical and confrontational in the best way. Pits form immediately and stay open for entire sets. The band doesn't tour to charm you. They tour because they have something to prove every night. Expect intensity without showmanship.

Known for Malice, Closure, Desolation, Tear the World Down, Infection

Spite + Hartford

Spite touched down at Webster Underground in June 2022, bringing their brand of deathcore to Hartford's underground crowd. The set was a display of precision and aggression, hitting hard with tracks that showcased their technical riffing and relentless vocal work. The band moved through their material with the kind of focused intensity that makes deathcore work—not as spectacle, but as craft. It was the kind of show that reminds you why Webster Underground matters as a venue; it's a room where bands like Spite can actually connect with people who came specifically to hear them.

Spite in Hartford News

• Corrine Black Obituary - East Hartford, CT Dignity Memorial · Aug 16, 2025
• Spite announce U.S. tour w/ Boundaries, Vatican, Bodybox + more NextMosh · Feb 24, 2022
• SPITE Headlining U.S. Tour with Varials, Orthodox and Dealer Lambgoat · Dec 9, 2019
• Chelsea Grin Announce Fall Tour With The Acacia Strain, Spite, Etc. killthemusic.net · Aug 26, 2019
• ‘Dividing the Estate’ to Survive in Hartford (Published 2009) The New York Times · Jan 9, 2009

Live Music in Hartford

Hartford's metal and hardcore scene operates in the margins, which is exactly where it thrives. The city doesn't have the oversaturation of larger metros, which means shows at venues like Webster Underground draw people who are genuinely invested in the music. Deathcore acts like Spite fit naturally into this ecosystem—there's a real audience for technical extreme metal here, and the venues that host it tend to be the kind of intimate spaces where the music hits harder.

Hartford road trip to see Spite?

Stay in the West End neighborhood—it's got actual character and puts you near some decent restaurants. Head to Saluto for Italian that doesn't oversell itself, or The Sycamore for New American food done properly. Before the show, walk through Bushnell Park and check out the Elizabeth Park conservatory if the weather cooperates. After, grab a drink at Vaughan's Public House if you want to decompress somewhere that feels lived-in rather than designed. The Wadsworth Atheneum is worth an hour if you have time to kill during the day.