After more than a decade without a full-length album, Attack Attack! are back in full force, and they’re clearly having a blast doing it. Their latest single, “i complain on r/metalcore,” is another glimpse into their upcoming record, Attack Attack! II, and it’s exactly what fans have come to expect: chaotic, catchy, and absurd in all the best ways.
While the band has kept busy in recent years with an EP and a six song album, this marks their first full-length project since 2012. With “i complain on r/metalcore,” Attack Attack! prove they haven’t lost their touch or their willingness to throw out the rulebook entirely.
The song opens with a wild techno-rap section that sounds like a mashup of Limp Bizkit’s swagger and Electric Callboy’s modern partycore energy. It’s bizarre, over-the-top, and surprisingly effective. In lesser hands, it might feel like a novelty, but here it comes across as completely authentic and part of the band’s trademark unpredictability.
As soon as you start to settle into that groove, the song shifts into full-on crabcore chaos. The guitars drop in with crushing chugs and funky riffs, delivering a throwback to the early 2010s scene while still feeling fresh. Just as quickly, it transitions again, this time into a soaring and genuinely beautiful chorus that showcases the band’s evolution. That constant movement—from heavy to melodic, absurd to heartfelt—is what makes this song such a wild and fun ride.
Chris Parketny continues to shine as a frontman. His range is impressive, moving effortlessly from tongue-in-cheek rapping to guttural screams to clean, melodic singing. There’s a sense that he’s fully aware of how strange and fun this song is, and he leans into it without ever turning it into a parody. His delivery is full of energy and intent, anchoring the song no matter how far out it ventures.
The rest of the band holds nothing back either. The guitars are sharper than ever, delivering riffs that hit hard while still leaving room for the synths and electronic layers to breathe. The production is clean without being sterile, allowing the chaos to sound polished but still feel raw. Every transition feels purposeful, and every stylistic detour leads somewhere exciting.
If their previous single “Dance!” featuring Will Ramos of Lorna Shore was the shock that made people pay attention, then “i complain on r/metalcore” is the confirmation that this version of Attack Attack! is here to stay. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a band reclaiming their identity and showing they’re still willing to evolve.
What makes the track truly stand out is how fun it is. There’s no forced heaviness or pressure to be overly serious. Instead, Attack Attack! embrace the chaos, the humor, and the genre-bending freedom that made them such a unique force in the first place. It’s a song that can make you want to open a pit, jump around your living room, or even throw it on at a party just to see how people react.
With Attack Attack! II set to release on August 8, “i complain on r/metalcore” is another reason to get excited. Whether you’ve been around since the MySpace days or are just discovering the madness now, this single is a perfect entry point into the band’s next chapter. It’s loud, weird, heavy, and unforgettable—and honestly, that’s exactly what it should be.
