NASTY is a Belgian-German beatdown hardcore and metalcore band formed in 2004 in Kelmis (La Calamine), Belgium. Their sound is built on crushing breakdowns, metallic riffs and politically charged lyrics - a combination that has earned them a firm place in the European hardcore scene. They have nine studio albums to their name, the latest being Heartbreak Criminals (2023) on Century Media Records, and they appear regularly at major festivals including Wacken, Hellfest and Download.
NASTY performed at Download Festival 2026 at Donington Park in Great Britain.
NASTY completed a joint Australian tour with Paleface Swiss (September 2-10, 2025).
NASTY released the EP Black My Heart (March 14, 2025) on Triple B Records with the single 'Iron Grip' featuring Scott Vogel from Terror.
NASTY released the single 'Iron Grip' with guest vocalist Scott Vogel from the band Terror.
NASTY released their eighth studio album Heartbreak Criminals on Century Media Records and subsequently headlined the European tour Impericon Never Say Die.
