British rock firebrands Marmozets are back — and they’re not messing around. After nearly eight years away from the album spotlight, the Yorkshire alt-rock favourites have officially announced their third full-length record, CO.WAR.DICE., alongside the release of a rousing new single titled “New York”. It’s a return that feels both triumphant and deeply personal.
Eight Years in the Making
Formed in Bingley, West Yorkshire in 2007, Marmozets made their name with a blistering mix of math-rock, post-hardcore chaos and huge melodic hooks. Their debut album The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets arrived in 2014 to widespread acclaim, followed by the darker, more refined Knowing What You Know Now in 2018.
After that second album cycle, the band quietly stepped away. Life happened: families grew, priorities shifted, and the relentless pace of touring slowed to a halt. Rather than forcing a rushed follow-up, Marmozets took their time — and now, that patience is paying off.
CO.WAR.DICE. is set for release on 22 May 2026, marking their first album in nearly a decade and the beginning of a new chapter for the band.
“New York”: Chaos, Nostalgia, and Punk Spirit
The album announcement arrives hand-in-hand with “New York”, a track that feels like a love letter to the band’s early days. Written during an impromptu jam session, the song captures the wide-eyed chaos of Marmozets’ first trip to the United States — from jet-lagged adventures and chance encounters to the surreal thrill of playing shows that helped launch their career internationally.
Musically, “New York” leans into raw, punchy energy, drawing inspiration from classic 70s punk while retaining Marmozets’ signature rhythmic twists. It’s loud, joyful, and bursting with momentum — a reminder of just how electrifying this band can be when firing on all cylinders.
What to Expect From CO.WAR.DICE.
Produced by Jonathan Gilmore, CO.WAR.DICE. promises to balance ferocity with emotional weight. The album builds on the intensity of previously released tracks like “A Kiss From A Mother” and “You Want The Truth”, while exploring new textures, moods and lyrical perspectives shaped by time away from the spotlight.
The confirmed tracklist includes:
A Kiss From A Mother
New York
Cut Back
Swear I’m Alive
Running With The Sun In Your Eyes
Dandy
Like Last Night
Mes Désirs
You Want The Truth
Flowerz
Keep Going Darling
It’s a record that reflects growth without dulling the band’s edge — heavier where it needs to be, but still playful, unpredictable and unmistakably Marmozets.
The Return to the Stage
Alongside the album announcement, Marmozets have already begun warming up with a string of intimate underplay shows across the UK — all of which sold out almost instantly. Bigger moments lie ahead too, including high-profile summer appearances supporting Biffy Clyro, signalling that the band are stepping back onto major stages with confidence.
After years of silence, CO.WAR.DICE. feels less like a comeback and more like a reckoning. Marmozets haven’t just returned — they’ve regrouped, recharged, and rediscovered exactly why they mattered in the first place. If “New York” is anything to go by, this next era could be their most powerful yet.