
(SharpTone Records) Exploding into view in 2026, Adelaide rockers alt. come out swinging today with a swaggering new single Sucker Punch, out now via Resist Records in Australia and SharpTone Records for the rest of the world.
With razor-sharp bounce, cleaving riffs, and palpitating oscillations between swooning melodies and snarl, Sucker Punch also harbours a powerful lyrical spine, heightened by its accompanying music video.
"This song is our final stand," the band shares. "A fight back against an oppressive force that has lied, cheated, and taken everything we hold dear. Sucker Punch captures that breaking point, when you've had enough of the lies and the control. It's about fighting back, standing together, and being ready for the battle ahead. This time, we're prepared."
First emerging onto the scene in 2019, alt. unveiled their debut EP dysfunctional in 2020 before releasing their debut full-length Abeyance in 2023. Weaving a dark spell early on via their blend of punk, pop, electronica and alternative rock, alt.'s modern sonic nostalgia instantly turned heads and ears, leading to the group generating millions of streams, touring with the likes of Northlane, Sleep Token, Plini, Karnivool and Cog, and working with some of the biggest names in the heavy scene on their own releases, spanning Northlane's Marcus Bridge through to Landon Tewers from The Plot In You, Zach Britt from Dream On, Dreamer and more.
With a towering reputation in a live setting along with their compelling back catalogue, 2026 now finds alt. stepping into new sonic waters with the arrival of Sucker Punch. Retaining the infectious confidence of of their earlier works, alt. channel their sonic DNA into an exhilarating anthem that could simultaneously soundtrack a blockbuster battle while inciting a heaving mosh pit. Heads will roll.
84 Tigers Release Video For 'Two Rivers' Feat Rocky Votolato
Singled Out: Mechanical Woman's Curbside Diamonds
Avenged Sevenfold's Zachary Baker Previews Alt-Country Debut With 'Lighthouse'
Anberlin Add Dates To Never Take Friendship Personal 20th Anniversary Tour
Sites and Sounds: Spring Festivals Roundup
Bren Holmes - A Rush to the Start Line
Travel News, Trips and Tips: YO BK's Wellness Retreat in Ireland
Hot In The City: Concerts and Events Coming to Arizona In March And Beyond
Quick Flicks: The Band of Heathens - Live at Rockpalast
Chiodos Announce North American Summer Tour
of Montreal Plot North American Tour
Watch Iron Maiden's Trailer For 'Burning Ambition' Film
Chris Poland's Nuclear Messiah Shares 'For Mad Men Only' Feat Joe Lynn Turner and Pat Travers
Rise Against Tap Alkaline Trio For North American Tour
Crown Lands Take Fans 'Through The Looking Glass' With New Video
The Hooters Highlight WXPN's 'Homegrown Originals Volume 4' RSD Release
Seahaven Return With 'Midnight Hour' From New Album