Brand new single from Angerland

Over the years, London-based rock outfit Angerland have earned a reputation for raucous, uncompromising energy, channelling a sound that draws from punk’s DIY origins while cutting it with heavier, more expansive textures. Formed from musicians who converged on the capital from across the globe, the band first made their mark in 2018, performing under the Westway at the Grenfell Tower Unity In The Community show. That debut performance marked the arrival of a powerful new force in the UK’s alternative rock scene, leading too a string of live shows across London, from the Camden Rocks Festival, where they played two gigs in one day, to support slots alongside The Dirty Strangers and Soap Girls.

By 2019, Angerland were already stitching their social commentary into their music; taking cues from post punk pioneers like Killing Joke and Ruts DC, they released the Clown King EP, aimed squarely at the political landscape and the leaders they saw as rogues in disguise. The record captured both their fury and their musical talent, establishing them as a band able to pair sonic impact with a profound context. Not long after, the pandemic hit, halting their momentum just as it did for so many. Still, they resurfaced in 2022 with 2020 Visions, recorded just before lockdown and accompanied by a homemade video that reflected the band’s enduring DIY ethos.

The road back was not straightforward, Angerland endured nearly two years away from the stage, compounded by the departure of half their rhythm section. Yet out of the disruption came renewal and with a new drummer and the addition of a keyboardist, they revitalised their sound, giving them new energy and sonic possibilities. With their line-up restored, they returned to the London circuit, stronger and louder than before. Recording sessions with Tim Hamper at Viva Recorders now see them working towards their long-awaited debut album.

Recent months have been particularly fruitful with July’s release of “Neon Dead” reigniting their momentum, bolstered by well-received support slots with Evil Blizzard and Theatre of Hate. Both shows earned them strong receptions, further confirming their status within the live punk and rock sphere. The band then took their music abroad, headlining in Belgium before capping the year with a December show at Kingston’s Fighting Cocks, a venue well-known for hosting thrilling underground acts. Looking ahead, their live diary is filling fast, including a highly anticipated date at the 100 Club supporting punk legend Johnny Moped in 2025.

Now Angerland are back with their latest release, bringing us their brand new single titled “Commit A Madness.” Drawing inspiration from Alan Moore’s Batman: The Killing Joke, the track builds on the comic’s infamous reflection on madness as an “emergency exit” from unbearable thoughts. The band translate that idea into a blistering three-and-a-half minutes of punk, rock, colour and noise, resulting in a soundtrack for risk-takers, for those who fall, dust themselves off and rise again.

Opened by the acidic tones of twanging guitar notes, the roll of lively drums sets up a grooving riff-driven arrangement where chugging guitars underpin commanding vocal leads, casting a dark rock outing packed full of crunching instrumentation and gripping melodic leads. Surging to an anthemic chorus of belted hooks and charging rock energy, it’s a spectacular slice of intense alternative rock that captures an exciting band at full tilt.

Once again bottling a blistering rock experience, “Commit A Madness” sees Angerland lay down an utterly engrossing listening experience from start to finish. Reaching an epic crescendo of haunting lead guitar work, the finale lands with a punchy chorus to leave a lasting impression of Angerland’s sound and with several live shows lined up for the rest of this year, the band shows no signs of slowing down on their sonic adventure.

Listen to Commit A Madness below

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