ALBORN is not slowing down. The Illinois alt-metal bruisers have just dropped the official music video for their latest single “YMI”—and it hits with the kind of emotional gravity and sonic weight that turns heads and tightens chests. Released Friday, May 16th, the track marks a defining moment for a band that’s not here to play it safe.
Frontman Justin Taylor lays it out plainly: “‘YMI’ is intended to be that question you ask yourself at your darkest moments.” That raw introspection bleeds through every riff and lyric as the band explores the collision between existential doubt and inner resilience. It’s a heavy song, both thematically and musically—and ALBORN doesn’t flinch.
The video doesn’t hold back either. Gritty, moody, and unapologetically real, it captures the band doing what they do best: channeling emotion into precise aggression. It’s not just a performance—it’s a purge.
For those unfamiliar with ALBORN (where the hell have you been?), this is the same band that’s shared stages with Shinedown, Sevendust, All That Remains, Powerman 5000, and more. They’ve already notched a Billboard-charting single with “Push,” recorded with heavyweights Chris Collier and James “Fluff” Harley (yeah, the dudes behind Korn’s Requiem). Add to that their 2020 breakout Impairative, plus spins on SiriusXM Octane and Spotify’s “Rock Hard” playlist, and you’ve got a band that’s more than earned its stripes.
And just when things couldn’t look any brighter, ALBORN has recently inked deals with Damon Moreno’s Inner Light Agency and Satellite Touring, gearing up for a new phase of their already impressive run. With “YMI” signaling both a creative and professional evolution, the road ahead looks wide open—and loud.
If this single is any indication, 2025 is ALBORN’s year to take over. Do yourself a favor and watch the video. Crank the volume. And get ready for what’s next.
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