# Madball: Not Your Kingdom

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 17 May 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/madball-not-your-kingdom/

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**MADBALL Return With New Album *****NOT YOUR KINGDOM + Release Music Video For ‘Rebel Kids’***

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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. The accompanying music video was co-directed by **Freddy Cricien** and **Dave Causa**, with Causa also handling filming and editing duties.

**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!”*

Stream ‘**Rebel Kids**’:   
**[https://madball.bfan.link/rebel-kids](https://us.list-manage.com/8DrLnIjWJUj?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**

Pre-order/pre-save ***Not Your Kingdom***:   
**[https://madball.bfan.link/not-your-kingdom](https://us.list-manage.com/B71nuxRLRA9?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**

**MADBALL**  
**Not Your Kingdom**  
Release Date: July 24th 2026

01. Tethered  
02. Flammable   
03. Rebelude  
04. **[Rebel Kids](https://us.list-manage.com/El6AVf6tODs?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**  
05. Don’t MisStep   
06. What Say You   
07. Stab Wounds   
08. Sunrise  
09. Life’s a Mural   
10. Family First   
11. Clockwork   
12. IWI   
13. The Ride   
14. Chase a Dream

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*Not Your Kingdom* was tracked at **The Boneyard Studios** in Nashville, TN, with additional interludes recorded by **Jeff “Stress” Davis** and **Chuck Treece** at **Chop Shop Studios**. The album was produced and engineered by the team of **Andrew Baylis**, **Aiden Thompson**, and **Grady Saxman**, with final mixing and mastering handled by **Lee Rouse**. The striking cover art features photography by the legendary **Cornell Capa**, courtesy of **Magnum Photos** and the **Cornell Capa Estate**.

Decades in, **MADBALL **remains the gold standard of New York Hardcore—proving they are not just survivors, but masters of the craft. Their live performances are a masterclass in controlled chaos, dripping with a ferocity and raw integrity that most bands can only hope to emulate. They’ve stayed sincere, stayed dangerous, and stayed at the top. **Ain’t nothing changed.**

**MADBALL** is:

Vocals | **Freddy Cricien**  
Guitar | **Mike Gurnari**  
Drums | **Mike Justian**  
Bass | **Paul Delaney**

Stream **MADBALL:**

**[Apple Music](https://us.list-manage.com/GqBQPNvPnQV?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**** | ****[Spotify](https://us.list-manage.com/Lo3vU4WztcH?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**

Follow **MADBALL:**

**[Facebook](https://us.list-manage.com/_ALi5SkG1BK?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**** | ****[Instagram ](https://us.list-manage.com/JQKJAUSm0jI?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)****| ****[X](https://us.list-manage.com/dyuQau_oGLa?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**** | ****[Youtube](https://us.list-manage.com/ts6fo2Y62B9?e=8eb7da516a&c2id=b83ff968615ee1ab477761331e6087de)**

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