Published: May 15, 2026
The New York hardcore veterans return through Nuclear Blast with their tenth studio album and a new anthem dedicated to hardcore’s next generation
Madball have announced the new studio album “Not Your Kingdom”, scheduled for release on July 24, 2026 through Nuclear Blast, while simultaneously unveiling the first single and official video “Rebel Kids”.
The release marks the tenth studio album from the longtime New York hardcore band and continues a career that has spanned multiple generations of hardcore, metalcore, and crossover audiences.
According to vocalist Freddy Cricien, “Rebel Kids” was the first song written for the album nearly two years ago and ultimately became the creative catalyst for the material that followed.
Musically, the track combines Madball’s classic groove-heavy hardcore style with an anthemic structure aimed at both longtime followers and younger listeners entering the hardcore scene.
The accompanying video was co-directed by Freddy Cricien and Dave Causa, with Causa additionally handling filming and editing duties.
On “Not Your Kingdom”, Madball continue exploring themes of survival, loyalty, social frustration, and personal struggle while presenting some of Freddy Cricien’s most introspective lyrics to date.
The album was recorded at The Boneyard Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional interludes tracked by Jeff “Stress” Davis and Chuck Treece at Chop Shop Studios.
Production and engineering duties were handled by Andrew Baylis, Aiden Thompson, and Grady Saxman, while mixing and mastering were completed by Lee Rouse.
The cover artwork features photography by legendary photographer Cornell Capa, courtesy of Magnum Photos and the Cornell Capa Estate.
TRACKLIST — “NOT YOUR KINGDOM”
1. Tethered
2. Flammable
3. Rebelude
4. Rebel Kids
5. Don't MisStep
6. What Say You
7. Stab Wounds
8. Sunrise
9. Life's a Mural
10. Family First
11. Clockwork
12. IWI
13. The Ride
14. Chase a Dream
FORMATS
CD Jewelcase
Vinyl Editions:
Blue and White Propellor — Nuclear Blast mailorder exclusive (EU/US)
Blue Transparent — Retail EU/US
Black & Opaque Sky Blue — Coretex EU exclusive
Oxblood Opaque & Opaque Sky Blue — Revolver US exclusive
“Not Your Kingdom” Cover Art T-Shirt
WORLD TOUR DATES — 2026
WORLDWIDE DATES
05.07 — Saint Nolff, France — Plein Air
05.22 — Brooklyn, NY — BNB Bowl (The Brooklyn Monarch)
05.29 — Monterrey, Mexico — Venue867
05.30 — Guadalajara, Mexico — Foro Boletomovil
05.31 — Mexico City, Mexico — El Foro 1869
EUROPEAN DATES
06.18 — Potsdam, Germany — Waschhaus Potsdam gGmbH - Arena
06.19 — Zdunska Wola, Poland — Alternative Day
06.20 — Chojnice, Poland — Intertony Festival
06.21 — Rostock, Germany — Peter-Weiss-Haus
06.22 — Poznan, Poland — Klub B17
06.23 — Schneverdingen, Germany — Alte Schlachterei
06.24 — Leer (Ostfriesland), Germany — Zollhaus Gastro
06.25 — Ysselsteyn, Netherlands — Jera On Air
06.26 — Rouen, France — Furn Defendu
06.27 — Rennes, France — Superbowl of Hardcore
07.25 — Badbergen, Germany — Pistole HC Food
07.26 — Hünxe, Germany — Ruhrpott Rodeo
07.26 — Insming, Germany — MozHell Open Air
07.27 — Karlsruhe, Germany — Alte Hackerei
07.28 — Cologne, Germany — Gebäude 9
07.29 — Kassel, Germany — Goldgrube
07.30 — Löbnitz, Germany — Full Rewind
07.31 — Gränichen, Switzerland — Open Air
08.01 — St. Maurice de Gourdans, France — Sylak
NORTH AMERICAN DATES
08.21-22 — Montreal, Quebec — Vans Warped Tour Montreal (Parc Jean Drapeau)
09.19 — Louisville, Kentucky — Louder Than Life (Kentucky Expo Center)
LINEUP
Freddy Cricien — vocals
Mike Gurnari — guitar
Mike Justian — drums
Paul Delaney — bass
Since emerging from the New York hardcore scene during the late 1980s, Madball have remained one of the genre’s most enduring and influential acts, helping shape the evolution of hardcore across multiple eras.
The band’s mixture of street-level aggression, metallic groove, gang vocals, and hardcore authenticity allowed them to bridge traditional NYHC with later generations of heavy music audiences without abandoning their roots.
With “Not Your Kingdom,” Madball continue reinforcing the direct, confrontational, and community-driven identity that has kept the band relevant across decades of hardcore history while still connecting naturally with a new generation of listeners entering the scene.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Watch the official video for “Rebel Kids” below.
