Los Angeles ska-punk heavyweights The Interrupters are officially back with their first new studio album in four years. Battle Scars, the band’s fifth full-length release, is set to arrive January 29, 2027, anchoring the announcement that includes a brand-new single and a music video for Back From The Dead.
Additionally, the news comes with a brand-new single and a music video for “Back From The Dead.” This release provides fans with a first glimpse of the new material ahead of the January date.
The new track delivers the band’s familiar ska-punk punch and energy. It centers on death, rebirth, and personal transformation as a narrative arc. Listeners follow the progression from struggle to renewal, framed by relentless rhythm and melody.
Its accompanying video shows the band performing inside a hospital. That setting sharpens the song’s themes of survival and starting over. The visuals align with the chorus and reinforce perseverance amid adversity.
For frontwoman Aimee Interrupter, “Back From The Dead” carries a deeply personal meaning. I had a near-death experience, and now when I look back on it, I realize that the version of me that died is truly gone. But that’s a good thing and something I celebrate. This is my letter to alcohol, the worst friend I ever had: you tried to kill me, you tried to hold me down, but I’m back from the dead.”.
For Battle Scars, The Interrupters reunited with a formidable group of longtime collaborators, including Tim Armstrong of Rancid and Operation Ivy, Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion and Hellcat Records, and Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy and Common Rider. The album was produced by Kevin Bivona and Tim Armstrong, with the record captured on analog tape.
Michaels co-wrote two songs and contributes guest vocals on “Strangers.” Meanwhile, longtime friend Travis Barker of Blink-182 and Transplants stepped in to co-produce and provide drums on three tracks: “Wild Heart,” “Unbreakable,” and “Warrior Spirit.”
Battle Scars finds the band expanding beyond their established ska-punk foundation, weaving elements of new wave, post-punk and synth-pop into their signature sound. The early October release of “Warrior Spirit” offered the first glimpse of that direction, delivering a new wave-inspired call to arms, while “Unbreakable” brings a guitar-driven groove and “Legacy” closes the record with a memorable melodic statement.
At the center of the album is Aimee’s candid songwriting, with several tracks exploring deeply personal experiences. “Wild Heart” delivers an unfiltered confession, while the ska-punk-inspired “Harboring Vengeance” examines the difficult process of forgiving someone who caused deep personal harm. “Stained Glass Window” takes a more bittersweet approach, exploring the process of healing and finding strength through struggles with mental health.
The album’s sequencing also carries a deliberate message. Opening with “Warrior Spirit” and closing with “Legacy,” the record follows a journey from fighting through adversity toward the mark we leave behind. As Aimee explains, the band begins as warriors and ultimately hopes to leave the world a little better than they found it.
Formed in Los Angeles in 2011, The Interrupters are a defining act in modern ska-punk. Aimee Interrupter fronts the band alongside brothers Kevin, Justin, and Jesse Bivona. They have shaped the sound of a wider alt ska movement. This versatility has helped them reach a broad audience.
The band broke into the mainstream with their 2018 anthem ‘She\’s Kerosene’. It is featured on Fight The Good Fight and topped radio charts in the United States and Canada. Their 2022 album In The Wild expanded the sound further, mixing punk, doo-wop, gospel, and dancehall.
Now, with Battle Scars on the horizon, the band is preparing to take the new material across North America in 2027. The expansive tour spans more than 30 dates throughout the United States and Canada, including stops in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Montreal, Chicago, Denver, Seattle and a hometown appearance at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theater on April 30.
The tour features an impressive supporting lineup, including Doom Regulator, the project led by Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaels, making its first-ever live appearances. Additional support comes from The Mainliners, The Aquabats, RAT BOY, The Bandulus, The Chin Chins and J & Nicki Bonner across various dates.
Following the North American run, The Interrupters will head to the United Kingdom and Europe for additional performances, kicking off that leg in Glasgow on May 26. The summer festival schedule will also include appearances at Slam Dunk North and South, Hellfest, Impericon, and more.
General ticket sales for the UK and European dates begin Friday, November 6 at 10 AM local time.
