Electronicore trailblazers I See Stars are officially back.
After nearly a decade of silence on the album front, the Michigan-bred genre-fusers have announced their long-awaited return with a brand new record titled THE WHEEL, set to drop September 12th via Sumerian Records. Alongside the news, the band has unleashed the crushing lead single “Eliminator,” paired with a striking visualizer that already has fans buzzing.
Blending heavy-hitting electronic production, cinematic sound design, and their signature blend of screamed and sung vocals, “Eliminator” marks a sharp, confident return for a band that helped shape the sound of 2010s post-hardcore.
“The last time we spent this much time on a record was our debut album, 3D,” the band shared in a statement. “THE WHEEL is a time capsule capturing the past seven years of our lives. It’s a culmination of everything we’ve experienced individually, together, and as human beings navigating the chaos of the world.”
With their last full-length release, Treehouse (2016), I See Stars embraced a more melodic, electronic-forward evolution of their sound—earning critical acclaim for their genre-pushing approach. If “Eliminator” is any indication, THE WHEEL is set to push that evolution even further, with immersive textures, heavier riffs, and lyrics that reflect years of personal and global change.
While fans have waited patiently, the band emphasized that the time away wasn’t idle—it was necessary.
“We’re deeply grateful for the time it took to make this one. We poured ourselves into it, and we hope our fans feel that,” they said. “We’re proud to finally share THE WHEEL with you.”
In support of the album, I See Stars will embark on a massive international tour this fall, starting in New Zealand and making their way across Australia, Southeast Asia, and Japan before returning for a special Vans Warped Tour appearance in Orlando, Florida.
I SEE STARS 2025 TOUR DATES:
- 10/15 – Auckland, NZ – Double Whammy
- 10/17 – Newstead, AU – The Triffid
- 10/18 – Islington, AU – The Newcastle Hotel
- 10/21 – Leichhardt, AU – Crowbar Sydney
- 10/22 – Melbourne, AU – Max Watts Melbourne
- 10/23 – Adelaide, AU – UniBar Adelaide
- 10/24 – Perth, AU – Amplifier Bar
- 10/26 – Bangkok, TH – Mr. FOX Live House
- 10/29 – Ho Chi Minh, VN – Golden Bird’s Event & Coffee
- 10/30 – Manila, PH – Social House Bar and Restaurant
- 11/1 – Nagoya, JP – Imaike 3 Star
- 11/2 – Osaka, JP – 梅田BANGBOO
- 11/3–4 – Tokyo, JP – Akabane ReNY alpha
- 11/15 – Orlando, FL – Vans Warped Tour (Festival Date)
Whether you’ve followed them since their 3D days or discovered them during their experimental Treehouse era, THE WHEEL promises a full-circle moment—reconnecting the band with their roots while breaking bold new ground.
Pre-orders for THE WHEEL are now live, along with exclusive vinyl and merch bundles. Stream “Eliminator” everywhere now.
