Hardcore Kings Madball Returns With “Rebel Kids”…NYHC kings Madball remain one of the few legacy acts capable of seamlessly bridging the gap between the old-school era and the modern heavy music landscape. To say hardcore is in the band’s DNA is an understatement—it is their lifeblood. On their tenth studio album, Not Your Kingdom which will be released on July 24th via Nuclear Blast, the band delivers their trademark tales of survival, but with a deeper, more introspective edge. The lyrics offer a raw look into Freddy Cricien’s perspective on the current state of the world and the human condition, marking their most personal release to date.
The first glimpse into the album arrives with ‘Rebel Kids.’ An anthemic track at its core, it leans into the band’s classic groove and unrelenting energy while striking a chord with the new generation of hardcore fans.
MADBALL’s Freddy Cricien comments, “Funny enough, Rebel Kids was the first track written for this album and actually was completely put together probably 2 years ago … or so. The sentiment, vibe and message of the song really became the catalyst for what came after. We all loved the song immediately but I couldn’t have known it would be the first single. We have several songs that we feel could be first “out of the gate”. But in the end Rebel Kids made the most sense musically, lyrically etc. We look forward to releasing this song and album. It’s a special one for us and we’re hoping the rest of the world feels the same once they hear it!”
MADBALL
Not Your Kingdom
Release Date: July 24th 2026
- Tethered
- Flammable
- Rebelude
- Rebel Kids
- Don’t MisStep
- What Say You
- Stab Wounds
- Sunrise
- Life’s a Mural
- Family First
11, Clockwork
12, IWI - The Ride
- Chase a Dream
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