The Interrupters are in full force this month, first dropping tour dates for early 2027 with Doom Regulator, The Aquabats, Ratboy, Mainliners, The Bandulus, The Chin Chins, and J and Nicki Bonner. NOW, the band is given us the first listen from their time spent this summer in the studio. Sharing their new single, “Warrior Spirit,” released today, October 8, 2026, ahead of the band’s upcoming 5th studio album, set to be released on Hellcat Records.
“Warrior Spirit” brings together a sizable group of musicians and producers behind the recording. The single was produced by Kevin Bivona and Tim Armstrong, with co-production and additional drums from Travis Barker and additional production by Brett Gurewitz.
The recording was mixed by Adam Hawkins at Periscope Sound, with Maguire Fraatz serving as mix assistant. Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in New York City handled mastering.
Recording took place at Ship-Rec Studios, The Waiting Room and Bivona Studios in Los Angeles, California, with engineering by Kevin Bivona, David Irish, Clint Welander, Raul “Riff” Cuellar, Jon Graber, Jesse Bivona and Justin Bivona.
The instrumentation extends beyond the band’s core lineup. Kevin Bivona contributes Hammond organ, piano, synthesizer and programming, while Tim Armstrong adds additional guitars. Percussion comes from Jesse Bivona, Travis Barker and Kevin Bivona.
The track also features Billy Kottage on trombone; Jason Freese on tenor and baritone saxophone; Tennessee Freese on tenor saxophone; and Gary Bivona on trumpet.
With “Warrior Spirit,” The Interrupters offer the first new music leading into their upcoming album. The band, Aimee Interrupter on lead vocals, with Kevin Bivona on guitar and vocals, Justin Bivona on bass and vocals, and Jesse Bivona on drums and vocals, are set to have one amazing journey in 2027 and Im ready for the ride with ’em.
“Warrior Spirit” is available now.
