# BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. unleash debut EP with crushing new video for 'BIG ASS GUN' **New Music** — On Your Markus **Published:** 22 October 2026 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/big-ass-truck-ie/ Southern California hardcore outfit BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. have released their debut EP FOUND ON ROAD DEAD via Nuclear Blast Records, paired with a new music video for the five-track collection's centrepiece 'BIG ASS GUN'. The Inland Empire band deliver crushing riffs, bone-rattling breakdowns and two-step grooves across tracks including previously released single 'DRAGGING MEAT' and album closer '1 TRILLION POUNDS', available now in digital and limited physical editions including a Black Tire Edition 10-inch vinyl pressing from October 20th. --- Southern California's **BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.** are putting the pedal to the metal with today's release of their explosive debut EP, ***FOUND ON ROAD DEAD***, available now via **Nuclear Blast Records**. To celebrate, the Inland Empire hardcore wrecking crew has unleashed a brand-new music video for the EP's pit-destroying anthem ‘**BIG ASS GUN**,’ directed by **Chris Klumpp** (156/Silence, Currents). Clocking in at just under two minutes, ‘**BIG ASS GUN**’ is a relentless barrage of crushing riffs, bone-rattling breakdowns and irresistible two-step grooves. Already a fan favourite at the band's notoriously chaotic live shows, the track wastes absolutely no time getting down to business, delivering a concentrated dose of hardcore brutality designed to incite immediate headbanging and full-scale mosh pit destruction. No filler, no wasted motion, just pure, unfiltered aggression. Stream/Purchase ***FOUND ON ROAD DEAD***: **[https://bigassmftruck.bfan.link/found-on-road-dead](https://bigassmftruck.bfan.link/found-on-road-dead)** [Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/DBI5koONTt0?si=xrIjxo4zS9g3zWdJ) The five-track ***FOUND ON ROAD DEAD*** EP is a thunderous introduction to one of hardcore's most outrageous new acts. Hailing from California's Inland Empire, **BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. **have carved out their own lane in the heavy music underground, combining pulverizing metallic hardcore, massive breakdowns and an unapologetically over-the-top monster truck aesthetic. From the punishing assault of previously released single "**DRAGGING MEAT**" to the sheer blunt-force impact of "**BIG ASS GUN**," the EP delivers an uncompromising soundtrack to absolute mayhem. In addition to its digital release, ***FOUND ON ROAD DEAD*** is being offered in several collectible physical editions. The limited Black Tire Edition, a 10-inch tire-inspired vinyl pressing, is available beginning October 20th, alongside a new EP T-shirt. Two additional vinyl variants, the **F.O.R.D. Edition** and the **Crusher Edition** (independent record store exclusive), are available for pre-order starting October 20th, with both editions scheduled for release on **December 11th**. ![Red big rig truck viewed from above with "Big Ass Truck" text, surrounded by industrial imagery in black and white.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/10/3b438e62-6159-41c7-aecf-68f5cd8ed926.jpg) ***FOUND ON ROAD DEAD*** Track List: 1. FOUND ON ROAD DEAD 2. DRAGGING MEAT 3. BIG ASS GUN 4. FORCED THROUGH SLUDGE 5. 1 TRILLION POUNDS ![Five men in dark clothing pose in front of a vintage truck in black and white photograph.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/10/45332dbc-1048-4ee7-ba85-f7d5ae530264.jpg) About **BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.**: Born in the Inland Empire. Fueled by diesel and bad decisions. 2000 horsepower breakdowns. 12-ton riffs. Anyone in the way catches the back wheel stomp. Not a band. A wrecking crew on bald tires. BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. isn’t here to partake in hardcore. It’s here to run it over, back it up, and run it over again. Big riffs. Big energy. BIG ASS TRUCK. Follow **BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.**: **[Instagram](https://us.list-manage.com/r21UkdZn5KS?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**** **| **[X](https://us.list-manage.com/_jsUXtFuTRq?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)** | **[Bandcamp](https://us.list-manage.com/guXerTZV45g?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**** **| **[Spotify](https://us.list-manage.com/cJTfDqyH1r4?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)** | **[Apple Music](https://us.list-manage.com/6MP6uYkEhVU?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**