Guilt Trip

Emerging from Manchester’s vibrant hardcore scene, Guilt Trip have developed their own distinctive sound, blending elements of thrash metal, old-school hardcore and fist-pumping metal. The band’s story began long before their formation: Vocalist Jay Valentine and guitarist Jak Maden have been friends since childhood and started making music together at an early age. In 2015, they formed Guilt Trip and began building a name for themselves through small club shows and the local scene. In 2026, the band released their third studio album, “Armour of Angels”, staying true to their hardcore roots while continuing to evolve their sound.