Published: June 13, 2026
The New York hardcore veterans preview their tenth studio album through Nuclear Blast Records as Freddy Cricien, Mike Gurnari, Mike Justian and Paul Delaney prepare for worldwide touring across Europe, Canada, Mexico and the United States
MADBALL have released "Tethered", the second single from their upcoming tenth studio album "Not Your Kingdom", scheduled for release on July 24, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Rockum previously covered the album announcement in Madball Announce 'Not Your Kingdom' Album and Release 'Rebel Kids' Video, which introduced the record and its first preview track.
The new song follows the album's first single and provides another look at a record that continues the band's long-running connection to New York hardcore while introducing material written during the latest chapter of the group's career.
For more than three decades, Madball have remained one of the defining names of the New York hardcore scene, building a catalogue that has connected multiple generations of listeners through a combination of aggressive songwriting, street-level perspective and relentless touring activity.
"Tethered" serves as the opening track on "Not Your Kingdom" despite being one of the last songs completed during the writing process.
According to vocalist Freddy Cricien, the song reflects on personal experiences and the events that helped shape his life and identity. The lyrics revisit moments from both the past and present while examining the connection between personal history and individual growth.
Musically, the track returns to the groove-oriented style associated with classic New York hardcore while continuing the band's modern approach to songwriting.
The release is accompanied by an official music video directed by Freddy Cricien and filmed by Dave Causa.
Shot in New York City, the video reflects the environment where the band first emerged and serves as a visual connection to the city's long-standing hardcore tradition.
According to information released by the band, "Not Your Kingdom" combines themes associated with Madball's history while also exploring more personal and introspective subject matter.
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
Grady Saxman
The album was mixed and mastered by Lee Rouse.
Its cover artwork features photography by legendary photographer Cornell Capa, courtesy of Magnum Photos and the Cornell Capa Estate.
NOT YOUR KINGDOM TRACKLIST
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 Jewel Case
Standard Vinyl
Blue and White Propellor Vinyl (Nuclear Blast Mailorder Exclusive EU/US)
Blue Transparent Vinyl (Retail US/EU)
Black & Opaque Sky Blue Vinyl (Coretex EU Exclusive)
Oxblood Opaque & Opaque Sky Blue Vinyl (Revolver US Exclusive – Sold Out)
Not Your Kingdom Cover Art T-Shirt
EUROPEAN DATES
June 18 — Potsdam, Germany — Waschhaus Potsdam gGmbH Arena
June 19 — Zdunska Wola, Poland — Alternative Day
June 20 — Chojnice, Poland — Intertony Festival
June 21 — Rostock, Germany — Peter-Weiss-Haus
June 22 — Poznan, Poland — Klub B17
June 23 — Schneverdingen, Germany — Alte Schlachterei
June 24 — Leer (Ostfriesland), Germany — Zollhaus Gastro
June 25 — Ysselsteyn, Netherlands — Jera On Air
June 26 — Rouen, France — Furie Defendue
June 27 — Rennes, France — Superbowl Of Hardcore
July 25 — Badbergen, Germany — Pistole HC Food
July 26 — Hünxe, Germany — Ruhrpott Rodeo
July 26 — Insming, Germany — MozHell Open Air
July 27 — Karlsruhe, Germany — Alte Hackerei
July 28 — Cologne, Germany — Gebäude 9
July 29 — Kassel, Germany — Goldgrube
July 30 — Löbnitz, Germany — Full Rewind
July 31 — Gränichen, Switzerland — Open Air
August 1 — St. Maurice de Gourdans, France — Sylak
NORTH & CENTRAL AMERICA
August 21–22 — Montreal, Quebec, Canada — Vans Warped Tour Montreal
September 4 — Mexico City, Mexico
September 5 — Monterrey, Mexico
September 6 — Guadalajara, Mexico
September 19 — Louisville, Kentucky, USA — Louder Than Life
Formed in New York City, Madball emerged from the same hardcore scene that helped shape bands such as Agnostic Front, eventually becoming one of the genre's most enduring names.
Across multiple decades, lineup changes and album cycles, the band has remained closely associated with the sound and identity of New York hardcore while continuing to perform internationally.
The release of "Not Your Kingdom" marks the band's tenth studio album and arrives as another chapter in a catalogue that stretches back to the late 1980s.
LINEUP
Freddy Cricien — Vocals
Mike Gurnari — Guitar
Mike Justian — Drums
Paul Delaney — Bass
With "Tethered", Madball provide a further preview of "Not Your Kingdom" while revisiting elements that have defined the band's identity for decades. As the group prepares for the release of its tenth studio album and an extensive international touring schedule, the new single adds another chapter to one of hardcore's longest-running careers.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
Watch the official music video for "Tethered" below.
