MADBALL Ignite Hardcore Defiance With “Rebel Kids”


Hardcore legends Madball return swinging with “Rebel Kids,” a fierce new anthem released alongside an explosive official music video ahead of their upcoming album Not Your Kingdom, arriving July 24th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Packed with street-level aggression, unshakable attitude, and the unmistakable energy that has defined MADBALL for decades, the track stands as a rallying cry for outsiders, survivors, and anyone refusing to bow to the pressures of a broken world.

“Rebel Kids” delivers everything fans expect from MADBALL at full force — crushing grooves, gang-shouted hooks, relentless riffs, and pure New York hardcore fury. The band channel frustration, resilience, and unity into a track that feels both timeless and urgent, carrying the same rebellious spirit that made them one of hardcore’s most influential names. Frontman Freddy Cricien leads the charge with commanding intensity, turning every lyric into a declaration of resistance and survival.

As anticipation builds for Not Your Kingdom, “Rebel Kids” offers another glimpse into a record poised to continue MADBALL’s legacy of uncompromising hardcore. The track captures the grit and authenticity that have kept the band at the forefront of the scene for decades while injecting their sound with renewed fire and purpose. Rather than softening with time, MADBALL sound more energized and confrontational than ever, proving their message still hits with undeniable force.

With “Rebel Kids,” Madball once again remind the world why hardcore was never meant to be comfortable. Loud, defiant, and built for unity through struggle, the track is a battle cry for a generation that refuses to stay silent. As Not Your Kingdom approaches, MADBALL are making one thing clear — they still belong at the front lines of hardcore’s fight.

Get the album: https://madball.bfan.link/not-your-kingdom.yde

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