Alexisonfire Are Back: New Single “Push the River” and First Album in Five Years Announced

Canadian post-hardcore legends Alexisonfire have officially returned with new music, and they're bringing a brand-new album with them. On November 12, the Ontario five-piece released their new single, “Push the River,” alongside an official music video, while confirming their sixth studio album, Bleed It, arriving March 19, 2027, via Dine Alone Records.

The announcement marks the band's first full-length release since 2022's Otherness, which earned them a JUNO Award for Rock Album of the Year. And this time, Alexisonfire approached the recording process a little differently. A New Chapter Begins With “Push the River”

The new single offers the first official recorded glimpse into Bleed It, combining the band's signature heavy guitar riffs and powerful vocals with electronic textures and shifting dynamics. The accompanying music video was directed by Vanessa Heins.

An Album That Took an Unexpected Direction

Rather than entering the studio with a collection of finished songs, Alexisonfire began creating Bleed It together from the ground up. The band spent approximately 16 months developing the material, beginning at Toronto's Revolution Recording before working with producer Kevin Ratterman at Sonic Ranch in Texas. Dallas Green brought instrumental ideas, drum loops, and electronic arrangements into the sessions, allowing all five members to contribute to the songwriting.

“All five of us make this band. So why not treat the songwriting this way?” Green explained

The result is a 14-track album that reportedly explores more spacious arrangements, industrial-influenced electronics, and the band's familiar post-hardcore intensity. For a band that has spent more than two decades blending aggression with melody, Bleed It appears to represent another evolution rather than a return to familiar territory.

A Big Year for Alexisonfire

The announcement follows an eventful 2026 for the Canadian group. Alexisonfire celebrated the 20th anniversary of their influential 2006 album Crisis with two sold-out performances at Toronto's RBC Amphitheatre, drawing more than 32,000 fans combined. They also performed at Outbreak Festival and shared arena stages with Billy Talent in the United Kingdom.

Now, with a new album on the horizon, they're preparing to take that momentum into 2027. Bleed It will be available on vinyl, CD, and cassette, with physical pre-orders beginning November 13. The new single “Push the River” is available now, and Bleed It arrives March 19, 2027.

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