Multi-platinum alternative metal outfit Staind issued their new single “Ghosts” this morning. That song is expected to also later emerge as a part of the band’s forthcoming new album, which they wrapped up recording this past spring with producer Erik Ron (Godsmack, Papa Roach). Guitarist Mike Mushok said of the song’s inception:
“We went down to Nashville for a writing trip with Erik. We had gotten together, and I came up with the riff on the spot. From there, Erik and I put the track together in just one day and finished it up. Aaron listened to it a little later and did this really great vocal over it. ‘Ghosts‘ ended up being a very dynamic song.”
Frontman/guitarist Aaron Lewis went on to add:
“It seemed like everybody had gravitated towards ‘Ghosts‘. It’s a little different, and it surprised all of us. It’s got some heavy elements, but it’s certainly melodic too. It’s definitely Staind.”
An official music video for “Ghosts” was filmed and is now available to view below. Despite the next entry in their catalog looming, Staind still have a wealth of nostalgia to indulge in. The band recently announced another U.S. leg celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 7x platinum album “Break The Cycle” for early 2027. The first leg of that trek, which finds them out with Seether, Hoobastank & Hinder, will wind down next week. The recently announced leg will retain that same roster of opening acts and commence in March.
“Break The Cycle” 25th anniversary tour:
10/14 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
10/16 Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
10/17 Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
10/19 Austin, TX – Moody Center
03/04 Manchester, NH – SNHU Arena
03/06 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
03/08 Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
03/09 Reading, PA – Santander Arena
03/10 Huntington, WV – Marshall Health Network Arena
03/12 Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
03/13 West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
03/16 Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC
03/18 Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
03/19 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
03/20 San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
03/22 Denver, CO – Ball Arena
03/24 Boise, ID – ExtraMile Arena
03/26 Spokane, WA – Numerica Veterans Arena
03/27 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
03/29 Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
03/31 Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
04/01 Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
04/03 Billings, MT – First Interstate Arena at MetraPark
04/06 Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
04/07 Fargo, ND – Fargodome
04/09 Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center
04/10 Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
04/11 Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at the Mark
04/13 Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
04/14 Evansville, IN – Ford Center
04/16 Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena (no Hinder)
