Papa Roach is set to release their latest single, “Braindead”, featuring H2O frontman Toby Morse, on all major streaming platforms at midnight EST on June 25.
A fiery new track that blends Papa Roach‘s trademark intensity with Morse’s raw punk edge, “Braindead” wastes no time delivering its message. It’s a rebellious burst of energy anchored by the defiant line: “You’ve got one life, one chance, one shot, I don’t wanna waste it like I’m feeling braindead.”
The single’s release will be accompanied by a lyric video, with a full music video scheduled for July.
Frontman Jacoby Shaddix said: “We wanted to create something that felt urgent, honest, and in your face, and bringing Toby in took it to the next level. This song is a call to wake up before it’s too late.”
Toby Morse added: “I’ve known Jacoby for over 20 years. Very proud of him with his sobriety. Their passion and hard work is why they are still here and relevant today. They also live by the ‘one life, one chance’ motto. So it’s a true honor to be on “Braindead” sharing these words that we all live by.”
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The new single follows Papa Roach‘s sold-out U.K. tour, which included their first-ever show at Wembley Arena and saw them featured on the covers of both Kerrang! and Metal Hammer. The band is currently building momentum for their forthcoming album, where “Braindead” is expected to appear.
In May, they dropped a music video for the acoustic version of “Even If It Kills Me”, a track that previously reached No. 1 at U.S. Rock Radio, marking the band’s 13th time topping the chart.
Earlier this year, the band also unveiled Even If It Kills Me (Reimagined), produced with Joshua Landry, which offered a more melodic reinterpretation of the original version, highlighting Shaddix’s dynamic vocal delivery.
Papa Roach, a two-time Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling force in alternative hard rock, has long championed mental health awareness, beginning with their breakout single “Last Resort”. Now, more than two decades and 10 studio albums later, including Ego Trip, the band continues to evolve while holding fast to the message that first connected them to millions.
