Female-fronted Chicago rockers, IGNESCENT, are excited to announce the release of their new studio album, ‘Eternal,’ out on March 20, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band also shares their new single “Joker.” The new track arrives accompanied by an official video, available below.
Vocalist Jennifer Benson comments on “Joker”:
“The track is about when the people we love – or thought loved us – hurt and betray us with their words. It’s about the kind of pain that cuts deeper than we expect – when gossip, lies, or broken trust awaken something dark inside. The hurt stirs the Hyde within, and in the aftermath, we’re left feeling like fools forever believing in their love. ‘I’ll be a joker for you’ becomes both a confession and a declaration – a raw acknowledgment of the scars left behind.
“Driven by haunting vocals and explosive energy, the track dives into the tension between heartbreak and healing – between vengeance and grace. It’s an anthem for anyone who’s been wounded by words yet still chooses to rise,” she continued.
Watch the Official Video for “Joker” HERE
IGNESCENT, a powerful and dynamic modern metal band from Chicago, fronted by the multi-talented vocalist Jennifer Benson, are proud to return with their brand-new album, ‘Eternal.’
IGNESCENT expresses their enthusiasm for the new record:
“We’re beyond excited to announce our brand-new album ‘Eternal,’ dropping March 2026! This one’s a battle cry – for faith, for hope, for forever. What’s eternal cannot be shaken.”
The upcoming release showcases a fierce contemporary metal sound reminiscent of Flyleaf, Evanescence, Jinjer, and Skillet – blending raw emotion with driving riffs and soaring melodies.
‘Eternal’ is produced by Jeremy Valentine (New Years Day) and Brandon Wolfe, and features a collection of modern metal anthems, including “Joker,” “Fearless” – co-written with Sameer Bhattacharya of Flyleaf, and “Chariot Of Fire,” featuring Clint Lowery of Sevendust.
‘Eternal’ Track List:
1. Joker
2. Scream
3. Fight For Me
4. Fearless
5. Shame Shadow
6. Our Love Dies
7. Light Up The Night
8. In The Dark
9. Chariot Of Fire
10. Eternal
Over the course of their career, IGNESCENT has made a notable impact on the rock scene. Their single “Remnant” climbed to #46 on the Billboard Rock Charts, while their debut EP ‘Electrified’ was produced by four-time Dove Award-winning and Grammy-nominated producer Travis Wyrick (10 Years, P.O.D.). The opening track, “Calling Out To You,” co-written with former Skillet guitarist Ben Kasica, also made its way into the Billboard Rock Top 30.
Since 2018, the band has been actively touring across the Midwest, in Nashville, and later in Europe, following the release of their album ‘Fight In Me‘ via Frontiers Records Srl.
But IGNESCENT is more than just a rock band – they are storytellers with authenticity at their core. Drawing from real-life struggles with anxiety and depression, their lyrics offer a message of hope, resilience, and connection. Their music is grounded in emotion, featuring compelling guitar work, powerful rhythms, and deeply relatable themes.
IGNESCENT are:
Jennifer Benson – lead vocals
Andre Leon – guitars
Mikey Green – bass guitar
Kohl Coryell – drums
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