Following the success of their recent single “Barricade,” chart-topping veterans THEORY OF A DEADMAN are proud to announce their new EP, ‘Part 1: Funeral Songs,’ set for release on September 4, 2026 via ONErpm.

Marking a new chapter for the band, comprising Tyler ConnollyDave BrennerDean Back, and Joe Dandeneau, the upcoming EP delivers their signature mix of gritty riffs, anthemic hooks, and unfiltered lyricism with a renewed sense of urgency.

To celebrate the announcement and offer fans another taste of what’s to come, the band also shares their new track, “Winnebago (Lay Low),” alongside a music video, available to view below.

Watch the Music Video for “Winnebago (Lay Low)” HERE

On the new single “Winnebago (Lay Low),” frontman Tyler Connolly shares:

‘Winnebago (Lay Low)’ is the epitome of the anti bar song. The F around and find out sing along. As I get older I realize that it really is better to just stay home. This song is among other anthems we recorded for our upcoming Ep ‘Funeral Songs’ which is a Prt 1 of 2, and after all these years we’ve finally been able to focus on less songs and release more often like small batches of fine Kentucky Bourbon.”

An old, weathered Winnebago featuring the text 'THEORY OF A DEADMAN' sprayed in black paint on its side.

Stream / Listen to “Winnebago (Lay Low)” HERE

THEORY OF A DEADMAN have carved out their own lane as one of modern rock’s most unapologetic forces, racking up multi-platinum hits, chart-topping albums, and sold-out shows worldwide. Blending witty, candid songwriting with undeniable riffs and massive melodic hooks, the Canadian quartet—Tyler ConnollyDean BackDave Brenner, and Joe Dandeneau—have built a career defined by both attitude and staying power.

From fan favorites like “Santa Monica” to gold-certified hit “All Or Nothing,” platinum singles “Hate My Life” and “Bitch Came Back,” and the double-platinum “Not Meant To Be,” the band has delivered a steady stream of rock staples. They’ve landed twelve Top 10 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart, including four #1 singles: “Bad Girlfriend,” “Lowlife,” “History Of Violence,” and “Rx (Medicate).” The latter stands as the biggest hit of their career, earning a nomination for “Rock Song of the Year” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Along the way, TOAD have achieved two Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200, four Top 5 debuts on the Canadian Albums Chart, and multiple Juno Award nominations, while drawing praise from outlets including American SongwriterBillboard, and Classic Rock Magazine.

Now, THEORY OF A DEADMAN are ready to further their prolific career with the release of their new EP, ‘Part 1: Funeral Songs,’ out on September 4th with ONErpm.

A dark, haunting image featuring a figure shrouded in a black veil, with faint red accents. The background is black, and the text at the top reads 'PART 1: FUNERAL SONGS.'

Pre-Order ‘Part 1: Funeral Songs’ HERE

‘Part 1: Funeral Songs’ Track List:

1. Barricade

2. Funeral Song

3. Winnebago (Lay Low)

4. Monster Truck

5. Deep End

6. Prenup

THEORY recently announced The Dead / Seven Tour alongside fellow heavyweights Sevendust. The tour is scheduled to kick off on August 7th in Duluth, MN, and run through September 29th, where it ends in Bozeman, MT.  Along the way, it will make stops in Fargo, ND (August 11), Detroit, MI (August 23), Atlanta, GA (September 5), Corpus Christi, TX (September 12), and Riverside, CA (September 20) to name a few. For a full list of dates, please see below.

Promotional poster for 'The Dead Seven Tour' featuring bands Theory of a Deadman and Sevendust, with a graphic of a skeleton on a motorcycle and a list of tour dates and locations.

THEORY OF A DEADMAN Live:

THE DEAD / SEVEN TOUR 2026

Aug 7 – Duluth, MN @ DECC Arena

Aug 8 – Rochester, MN @ Mayo Civic Center

Aug 9 – Omaha, NE @ The Astro Theater

Aug 11 – Fargo, ND @ Scheels Arena

Aug 12 – Bismarck, ND @ Bismarck Event Center

Aug 14 – Aberdeen, SD @ Brown County Fair

Aug 15 – Morton, MN @ Jackpot Junction Casino (Theory only)

Aug 16 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center

Aug 18 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club

Aug 19 – Decatur, IL @ The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Aug 21 – Gary, IN @ Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana

Aug 22 – Grand Rapids, MI @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Aug 23 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit

Aug 25 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ MJN Convention Center

Aug 27 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

Aug 28 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

Aug 29 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall

Sep 4 – Anderson, SC @ Wendell’s Dippin Branch

Sep 5 – Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle

Sep 6 – Dothan, AL @ The Plant

Sep 8 – New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore New Orleans

Sep 9 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center

Sep 10 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port

Sep 12 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street

Sep 13 – Midland, TX @ Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Sep 15 – El Paso, TX @ Abraham Chavez Theatre

Sep 16 – Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

Sep 18 – Las Vegas, NV @ Bel-Aire Backyard at Durango Casino & Resort

Sep 19 – Del Mar, CA @ The Sound at Del Mar

Sep 20 – Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium

Sep 22 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Rockwell at the Complex

Sep 23 – Idaho Falls, ID @ Mountain America Center

Sep 25 – Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House

Sep 26 – Umatilla, OR @ Rock The Locks Festival (No Return to Dust)

Sep 28 – Great Falls, MT @ The Newberry

Sep 29 – Bozeman, MT @ Gallatin County Fairgrounds

Oct 1 – Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival (No Return to Dust)

THEORY OF A DEADMAN are:

Tyler Connolly – Vocals, Guitars, Keys

Dean Back – Bass

Dave Brenner – Guitar

Joe Dandeneau – Drums, Vocals

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