THE DROP
New York hardcore veterans Madball just dropped their tenth studio album *Not Your Kingdom* through Nuclear Blast, and they're marking it with a video for "Don't MisStep" — a track that clocks in at exactly 1:34 ‡. Eight years since *For The Cause*, this one's being billed as their most personal release yet ‡.
WHAT TO KNOW
- Fourteen tracks recorded at The Boneyard Studios in Nashville, with production from Andrew Baylis, Aiden Thompson, and Grady Saxman ‡
- Frontman Freddy Cricien co-directed the "Don't MisStep" video with Dave Causa, who also handled filming and editing ‡
- The album features raw lyrics about Cricien's perspective on the current state of the world and human condition ‡
- Current lineup includes Cricien on vocals, Mike Gurnari on guitar, Mike Justian on drums, and Paul Delaney on bass — longtime bassist Hoya Roc Guerra departed in 2023 ‡
THE TAKE
Eight years between records is a long stretch for a hardcore band, and calling this their most personal work suggests they took that time seriously. A 94-second lead single tells you everything about where Madball's head is at — no bloat, just New York hardcore doing what it's always done.
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