Today’s video of the day is Carpenter Brut – "Speed or Perish" released in 2026.
“Speed or Perish” by Carpenter Brut delivers pure adrenaline. The track dropped on February 12, 2026. Moreover, it serves as the second single from Leather Temple. This fourth studio album arrives on February 27, 2026. It follows the dark saga of the Leather trilogy. However, this time the sound feels faster and more cinematic. Propulsive synths collide with heavy metal riffs. As a result, the song plays like a futuristic death race. Each beat pushes forward. Each riff cuts deep. Therefore, “Speed or Perish” stands as one of Carpenter Brut’s most aggressive singles to date.
Seth Ickerman directs the explosive visual. Consequently, the clip unfolds inside the brutal “Midwichpolis arena.” War machines crash at full speed. Drivers like Cobalt, Beast, and Lita battle for survival. Meanwhile, neon lights flash across metallic wreckage. The pacing never slows. Instead, every scene feels like a final lap. This concept connects directly to Leather Temple. In fact, the album unfolds like a film. Each track feels like a chase sequence. Therefore, the video expands the album’s cinematic universe.
Carpenter Brut, led by Franck Hueso, emerged in 2012. Early EPs later formed Trilogy. That release defined his synthwave-meets-metal style. Then Leather Teeth and Leather Terror pushed a darker narrative arc. Now Leather Temple completes that evolution. However, it also raises the stakes. In Spring 2026, Carpenter Brut launches the “Conflict : Leather .Tour” across the U.S. and Canada. He joins forces with HEALTH and Desire. Therefore, “Speed or Perish” not only previews a new album. It signals a high-speed new era.
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