MUDVAYNE releases second new single, “Sticks And Stones”

Almost two weeks ago, Hard Rockers MUDVAYNE — Chad Gray [vocals], Greg Tribbett [guitar], Ryan Martinie [drums], and Matthew McDonough [drums] — surprised their fans by dropping their first new single in 16 years with “Hurt People Hurt People” via Alchemy Recordings. The song has already achieved over half a millions streams and counting.

Yesterday, September 11, the band has shared a brand new track called “Sticks and Stones.”

“I was always told ‘sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,’” says Gray. “Well, it’s a great nursery rhyme, but I couldn’t disagree more. I’ve carried a lot of words throughout my life as if they were just spoken to me. The reality is — they do hurt. I’ve tried my best to shed them, but when they come from dear friends, family — people that are suppose to love you — the words have teeth and they won’t let go. Blood doesn’t wash out; iit stains. I think I’m just trying to remind people to love their children. Don’t use them as a bullet to fire into your ex or whomever you’re with now. They’re innocent and they are impressionable. And trust me, as a child, that was used as a weapon, your words will hurt them…long after you say them.”

The band has also launched a pre-order for a double A Side 7″ vinyl featuring both songs. There will be a standard version, as well as a variant that is signed and limited to 500 units. Both are available exclusively through the band’s webstore alongside a brand new merch capsule.

Also, they just started a huge U.S. tour. Below you can find the respective dates and venues.

September 11, 2025 – Dubuque, IA – Q Casino Back Waters Stage
September 13, 2025 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
September 14, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
September 16, 2025 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
September 17, 2025 – Youngstown, OH – Covelli Centre
September 19, 2025 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life (Festival)
September 20, 2025 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
September 21, 2025 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
September 23, 2025 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
September 24, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
September 26, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
September 27, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
September 28, 2025 – Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Palladium
September 30, 2025 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
October 1, 2025 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort and Casino
October 5, 2025 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock (Festival)
October 7, 2025 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union
October 11, 2025 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
October 12, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
October 13, 2025 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
October 16, 2025 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
October 18, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
October 19, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
October 21, 2025 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
October 22, 2025 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
October 24, 2025 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
October 25, 2025 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
October 26, 2025 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena