The Barbarians of California

The Barbarians of California return on August 21, 2026 with their new album MEGATONS, a blast of raw hardcore energy, riffs by the pound, and the band’s signature mix of ferocity and tongue-in-cheek humor. Featuring Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and Eric Stenman of Tinfed and noted production work, the band comes charging out of the sun-soaked, teeth-gnashing heart of the Golden State with songs that hit like a caffeine-fueled fever dream.

Ahead of the album, The Barbarians of California have released four singles so far: “The Gnarlycore Class,” “Vanilla Latte,” “Bomb to a Knife Fight,” and “Modern Fashion.” Check them out below via Spotify.

The latest single, “The Gnarlycore Class,” arrives with a classroom-centered video that leans into the band’s irreverent sense of humor while still delivering the kind of chaotic, riff-heavy energy that has quickly become their calling card.

After touring arenas with Deftones last year, The Barbarians of California have also confirmed their first run of headline dates, alongside upcoming shows with Guns N’ Roses and festival appearances including Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life.

RIYL: Everytime I Die, Many Eys, Deftones, Code Orange, Snapcase