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Staind release first new song in three years, ‘Ghosts’
Staind have released “Ghosts,” their first new song in three years.
The track is a standalone single recorded in Nashville with producer Erik Ron.
Guitarist Mike Mushok developed the riff with Ron, and singer Aaron Lewis later recorded the vocals.
The band describes the song as heavy but melodic and says it marks the start of a new era.
Staind have promised more music soon, though they have not given details about what is coming.
The release follows the band’s announcement of more North American tour dates for 2027.
Those shows are part of their ongoing tour marking 25 years since the 2001 album “Break the Cycle.”
Staind released “Ghosts,” their first new song in three years, as a stand-alone single.
The track was recorded in Nashville with producer Erik Ron.
Guitarist Mike Mushok said he and Ron put the track together in one day after Mushok came up with a riff.
Singer Aaron Lewis later recorded vocals for the song.
The release followed the band’s announcement of a 2027 North American leg of its “Break the Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour.”
- Who
- Staind, with guitarist Mike Mushok and singer Aaron Lewis.
- What
- The band released “Ghosts,” its first new song in three years, as a stand-alone single.
- When
- October 14, 2026, according to the article’s publication date.
- Where
- The track was recorded in Nashville.
- Why
- The band described the song as the beginning of its next era.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mushok came up with a riff while working with producer Erik Ron.
Mushok and Ron put the track together.
Lewis listened to the track and recorded vocals.
Staind released “Ghosts” as a stand-alone single.
- Song
- Ghosts
- Release
- First new Staind song in three years
- Recording location
- Nashville
- Producer
- Erik Ron
- Tour
- 2027 North American leg of the “Break the Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour
What people are saying
We had gotten together, and I came up with the riff on the spot.
It’s got some heavy elements, but it’s certainly melodic, too.