MUDVAYNE ARE BACK. Sixteen years of silence just got shattered with their brand new single, “Hurt People Hurt People” — and it hits just as brutally as you’d expect. The nu-metal titans who soundtracked an entire generation’s rage have returned, and they’re not pulling any punches.
The track arrives via Alchemy Recordings and comes with a trippy visualizer, setting the tone for what feels like a rebirth of Mudvayne. Lyrically, frontman Chad Gray cuts straight into the raw cycle of pain and healing:
“We create our own suffering, our own hurt. It’s time for us to create self-love and let go of the pain. It was never ours to begin with.”
That’s Mudvayne in 2025 — heavy as hell, but evolved, self-aware, and unafraid to dig deep.
And the timing? Perfect. The single drops right as the band gears up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their game-changing debut L.D. 50 with a massive headline tour kicking off September 11. Static-X will be along for the ride, with Vended opening, making this one of the hardest-hitting lineups of the fall.
For those who remember “Dig” melting brains on MTV, or for younger fans just discovering how essential Mudvayne were to the DNA of modern metal, this comeback feels huge. This comeback doesn’t rest on old memories — it burns with the kind of urgency only Mudvayne can deliver.
Watch “Hurt People Hurt People,” grab your tickets, and get ready to dive back into Mudvayne’s twisted, chaotic, and cathartic world. Welcome back, boys. We missed the chaos.
I’m Drew, the founder and editor of Front of the Stage. I have a strong love for music and photography, which started at a very young age. There’s just something I love about experiencing live music and capturing memories that will last a lifetime, and that’s how Front of the Stage came to be.
