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Spiritbox Drops Surprise Single "Mourning" Ahead of European Tour
On September 8, 2026, Canadian metalcore outfit Spiritbox dropped a surprise single, “Mourning,” through Pale Chord and Rise Records. The track marks the band’s first fresh material since the March 2025 release of Tsunami Sea and lands just days before the start of their headline run across the UK and Europe.
“ Mourning” channels the atmospheric, dynamics‑driven sound that has become Spiritbox’s signature. Courtney LaPlante’s clean vocals glide from hushed verses into thunderous choruses, with the arrangement swelling around her. Though softer than some recent releases, the song still delivers the contrast and weight that fans have come to expect.
Accompanying the single is a music video co‑directed by guitarist Mike Stringer and Alex Bemis. The footage breaks with the stark black‑and‑white palette of the Tsunami Sea era, instead showcasing vivid outdoor landscapes, a honeycomb‑like structure, and a recurring hooded figure.
The timing of the release gives concertgoers a brand‑new song to look forward to on the tour. Tsunami Sea UK & European Tour kicks off on September 12 in Glasgow, featuring a headline set at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. Ukrainian metalcore band Jinjer and Dying Wish support the band on the run.
Tsunami Sea—issued March 7, 2025—debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart and entered the Billboard 200’s top 30. Its single “Soft Spine” earned Spiritbox a third consecutive Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance, following nods for “Jaded” in 2024 and “Cellar Door” in 2025.
Between albums, LaPlante has kept the spotlight on her. She teamed with Bring Me the Horizon’s Oli Sykes and producer Grabbitz on “If The Sun Burns Out Tonight,” the official theme for the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour, slated for release on September 16. That same month, she announced a signature vocal plugin with MixWave, crafted around the techniques that define her vocal style.
Spiritbox’s 2026 calendar extends beyond the European trek. The band will play an intimate show with Metallica at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on November 21, followed by three dates at Australia’s Good Things Festival in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
The new single, the band’s Grammy streak, and the high‑profile tour and festival dates underscore Spiritbox’s continued momentum in the heavy‑music arena. “Mourning” supplies fresh material for live sets and reaffirms the group’s knack for blending melody with heft.
Today, “Mourning” streams across all major platforms. Upcoming releases include the VALORANT theme on September 16 and the Metallica‑collaborative show in November, with the Good Things Festival appearances slated for late November and early December. Spiritbox’s coordinated rollout of new music, touring, and cross‑genre projects positions the band for sustained visibility throughout 2026.
“ Mourning” channels the atmospheric, dynamics‑driven sound that has become Spiritbox’s signature. Courtney LaPlante’s clean vocals glide from hushed verses into thunderous choruses, with the arrangement swelling around her. Though softer than some recent releases, the song still delivers the contrast and weight that fans have come to expect.
Accompanying the single is a music video co‑directed by guitarist Mike Stringer and Alex Bemis. The footage breaks with the stark black‑and‑white palette of the Tsunami Sea era, instead showcasing vivid outdoor landscapes, a honeycomb‑like structure, and a recurring hooded figure.
The timing of the release gives concertgoers a brand‑new song to look forward to on the tour. Tsunami Sea UK & European Tour kicks off on September 12 in Glasgow, featuring a headline set at London’s OVO Arena Wembley. Ukrainian metalcore band Jinjer and Dying Wish support the band on the run.
Tsunami Sea—issued March 7, 2025—debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart and entered the Billboard 200’s top 30. Its single “Soft Spine” earned Spiritbox a third consecutive Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance, following nods for “Jaded” in 2024 and “Cellar Door” in 2025.
Between albums, LaPlante has kept the spotlight on her. She teamed with Bring Me the Horizon’s Oli Sykes and producer Grabbitz on “If The Sun Burns Out Tonight,” the official theme for the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour, slated for release on September 16. That same month, she announced a signature vocal plugin with MixWave, crafted around the techniques that define her vocal style.
Spiritbox’s 2026 calendar extends beyond the European trek. The band will play an intimate show with Metallica at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut on November 21, followed by three dates at Australia’s Good Things Festival in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
The new single, the band’s Grammy streak, and the high‑profile tour and festival dates underscore Spiritbox’s continued momentum in the heavy‑music arena. “Mourning” supplies fresh material for live sets and reaffirms the group’s knack for blending melody with heft.
Today, “Mourning” streams across all major platforms. Upcoming releases include the VALORANT theme on September 16 and the Metallica‑collaborative show in November, with the Good Things Festival appearances slated for late November and early December. Spiritbox’s coordinated rollout of new music, touring, and cross‑genre projects positions the band for sustained visibility throughout 2026.
