Miss May I Sharpen Their Thorns with New Single “Die on the Vine”
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Watch “Die on the Vine” Music Video Here
Ohio metalcore veterans Miss May I are kicking off 2026 with a bang. This week, the band released the video for their first new single of the year, “Die on the Vine.” True to their signature sound, the track is packed with galloping guitars, plate-shifting breakdowns, and riffs that bury themselves in your brain.
Beyond the riffs and relentless pace, “Die on the Vine” carries a deeper emotional weight. Miss May I aren’t just flexing technical skill, they’re also exploring the moments that define us, the struggles we wrestle with long after the spotlight fades. The song dives into self-reflection, resilience, and the hard-earned growth that comes from facing your own past.
Miss May I shares,
"'Die on the Vine' captures a mid-life reckoning — coming to terms with how deeply childhood experiences and unresolved trauma shape who we become,"
"The song reflects the moment where denial stops working and self-awareness sets in. If those patterns are something you have to live with, the choice becomes whether to decay under their weight or grow stronger through them. 'Die on the Vine' leans into that tension, framing survival as adaptation: sharpening your thorns over time instead of letting the damage define you."
Stream “Die on the Vine” Here
Miss May I are bringing their new music to the stage this summer. The band is set to play Inkcarceration Festival in Ohio and Rock Fest in Wisconsin this July, giving fans a chance to hear “Die on the Vine” live for the first time. More shows will be announced, but these festival dates mark the start of what is shaping up to be a busy year on the road.
Following last summer’s “Pray For Silence” video, “Die on the Vine” is their first new music of 2026 and it lands with all the intensity fans expect. The song mixes galloping guitars and crushing breakdowns with lyrics that dig into self-reflection, growth, and survival, showing that Miss May I are not just about technical skill but about capturing the moments that stick with you long after the music ends.
Watch “Pray for Silence” Music Video Here
For now, the focus is on the track itself. The video gives a glimpse of the energy and emotion behind the new material while the upcoming festivals will be the first chance to experience it live. Between the new single and the shows, it feels like 2026 is shaping up as a year for Miss May I to challenge themselves and reconnect with the people who have been following them since the beginning.
