What do you get when you mix metalcore, satire, and a fake country rebrand? A viral stunt only Attack Attack! could pull off. Back in May, the band sent shockwaves through the scene with a tongue-in-cheek “breakup” announcement and claims they were ditching breakdowns for boots and Stetsons.

The internet took the bait—hard. But behind the prank was a masterfully chaotic rollout for their explosive comeback track “Dance!” (featuring Will Ramos of Lorna Shore) and the surprise reveal of their first full-length album in 13 years: Attack Attack! II, officially released on August 8th via Oxide Records.

Now, with the record already surpassing 2.3 million streams on Spotify alone, a headline tour in full swing, and a Louder Than Life appearance on the horizon, Attack Attack! are proving they’ve lost none of the mischief—or momentum—that made them cult icons.

With nearly two decades of headline-making stunts, genre-defying soundscapes, and over 100 million streams across platforms, they’re still pushing buttons, crossing lines, and sounding heavier than ever.