MELONBALL Drop New Single “Garbage Day” via Thousand Islands Records & Rookie Records
First taste of the band’s upcoming second album – out early 2026
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August 1, 2025 – German punk rock powerhouse MELONBALL returns swinging with their ferocious new single, “Garbage Day,” out now on Thousand Islands Records (CAN) and Rookie Records (GER). The track serves as the first glimpse of their highly anticipated sophomore album, set for release in early 2026.
“Garbage Day” is a blistering, no-compromise call-out to hate-driven, right-wing forces. Fueled by fast, technical riffs, precision drumming, and anthemic vocal hooks, MELONBALL deliver a clear message: racism, discrimination, and bigotry have no place here. This is punk rock with teeth – fierce, urgent, and unapologetic.
“This song is about taking out the trash – confronting lies, hate, and the social decay they cause,” says vocalist Oli Barth-Jurca. “We’re not backing down, and this is just a taste of what’s coming next.”
The release comes just ahead of MELONBALL’s performance at Punk Rock Holiday 2025, where the band will bring their signature blend of melody, speed, and political firepower to one of Europe’s biggest punk stages.
Known for their relentless energy and sharp-edged songwriting, MELONBALL have carved out a strong presence in the international punk scene. They’ve hit stages at Ruhrpott Rodeo, Manchester Punk Festival, Mighty Sounds, Mission Ready, Punk Rock Holiday, and Music 4 Cancer, sharing bills with acts like A Wilhelm Scream, Belvedere, Lagwagon, Authority Zero, and The Iron Roses. After a UK tour in 2023 and a 10-show Canadian run in 2024, they’ll team up with Satanic Surfers for a four-date tour in November 2024.
Their 2023 debut album BREATHE established MELONBALL as one of Europe’s most promising melodic hardcore outfits, followed by their acoustic EP eup•nea in 2024. With “Garbage Day,” they’re louder, faster, and more uncompromising than ever.
Band Lineup:
Oli Barth-Jurca – Vocals
Basti Völler – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Viktor Knebel – Guitar
Jens Wagner – Bass
Tommy Hlatky – Drums
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What others have said:
Ear Nutrition:
“Skate Punk is time resistant, powerful and straight to the point in the modern scene and it is bands such as Melonball that toast a rich legacy as they hurtle forth into the future.”
That’s Good Enough For Me:
“Melodic and angsty throughout… I was surprised at how this song stuck with me for a while after listening. Fans of never‑let‑up melodic punk rock will likely find something to like here.”
The Whole Kameese:
“An Absolutely Melodic Gem.”
Click Roll Boom
“Melonball present a fresh perspective that navigates the delicate balance between mellowness and the spirited energy of their punk roots… the passion of their rebellious spirit remains undiminished.”
