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Nonpoint Announces 11th Studio Album The Last Word, Releases Lead Single "Is It" and Launches Nationwide Tour
Nonpoint is back in the studio and on the road, announcing its 11th studio album, The Last Word, set for release on September 18 2026 through the band’s own 361 Degrees Records. The announcement was accompanied by a high‑energy music video for the lead single, “Is It,” now streaming on all major platforms.
Upon debut, “Is It” became the most‑added track on Active Rock radio and entered the Mediabase Active Rock Top 50. Soriano described the song’s theme as an internal conflict about the cost of pursuing one’s own vision: “Is It is that internal conflict where you question getting too involved? Did I push too hard? Did I ask too much? It’s that feeling of wondering if doing what you thought was right actually meant hurting the people around you.”
The album’s title and cover art reflect a refusal to accept a finality that society sometimes imposes on creative output. Soriano explained, “The pencil on the cover represents what it’s like to be handed one last tool and expected to fit everything you have left to say into it… The Last Word isn’t about accepting an ending. It’s about challenging that narrative.” The cover’s stark monochrome design echoes the album’s thematic focus on persistence and defiance, and the band’s statement notes that the pencil symbolizes the fragility and potential of creative expression. Pre‑save and pre‑order begin on July 2, with limited‑edition CD and vinyl bundles available through the official webstore.
To support the new material, the band will launch The Even More Outta Control Tour on July 25, a 30‑show run that will take the group across 15 states. The schedule features headlining dates and joint shows with Spineshank, Hed PE, Soil, Powerman 5000, and Dorothy. Key stops include the Capitol Theater in Davenport, Iowa; Cabooze in Minneapolis; Wooly’s in Des Moines; and District 142 in Wyandotte, Michigan. Additional dates run through September 4, covering venues from the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, to the Trees club in Dallas, Texas. The lineup includes vocalist Elias Soriano, drummer Robb Rivera, rhythm guitarist Rasheed Thomas, bassist Adam Woloszyn, and lead guitarist Jaysin Zeilstra.
Formed in 1997 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nonpoint has released nine studio albums before The Last Word. In April 2021, the group launched 361 Degrees Records to release future projects under its own control. The new album will contain ten tracks, with “Is It” serving as the lead single, and follows a decade‑long gap since the 2018 release of X, which debuted at number 26 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The band has maintained a consistent presence on active rock radio and touring circuits, and the forthcoming album is positioned to build on that legacy.
Fans can access the single and the full album through standard streaming services, while tour tickets are available through the band’s official ticketing partners, with pre‑sale access for mailing list subscribers and a limited‑ticket tier for high‑profile venues. The announcement marks a significant return for Nonpoint to the studio and touring arena after a long hiatus from full‑length releases, underscoring the band’s commitment to creative control and direct engagement with its audience. The release of The Last Word and the accompanying tour are expected to reinforce Nonpoint’s standing in the hard‑rock community and provide fresh material for radio play and live performance.
Upon debut, “Is It” became the most‑added track on Active Rock radio and entered the Mediabase Active Rock Top 50. Soriano described the song’s theme as an internal conflict about the cost of pursuing one’s own vision: “Is It is that internal conflict where you question getting too involved? Did I push too hard? Did I ask too much? It’s that feeling of wondering if doing what you thought was right actually meant hurting the people around you.”
The album’s title and cover art reflect a refusal to accept a finality that society sometimes imposes on creative output. Soriano explained, “The pencil on the cover represents what it’s like to be handed one last tool and expected to fit everything you have left to say into it… The Last Word isn’t about accepting an ending. It’s about challenging that narrative.” The cover’s stark monochrome design echoes the album’s thematic focus on persistence and defiance, and the band’s statement notes that the pencil symbolizes the fragility and potential of creative expression. Pre‑save and pre‑order begin on July 2, with limited‑edition CD and vinyl bundles available through the official webstore.
To support the new material, the band will launch The Even More Outta Control Tour on July 25, a 30‑show run that will take the group across 15 states. The schedule features headlining dates and joint shows with Spineshank, Hed PE, Soil, Powerman 5000, and Dorothy. Key stops include the Capitol Theater in Davenport, Iowa; Cabooze in Minneapolis; Wooly’s in Des Moines; and District 142 in Wyandotte, Michigan. Additional dates run through September 4, covering venues from the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, to the Trees club in Dallas, Texas. The lineup includes vocalist Elias Soriano, drummer Robb Rivera, rhythm guitarist Rasheed Thomas, bassist Adam Woloszyn, and lead guitarist Jaysin Zeilstra.
Formed in 1997 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nonpoint has released nine studio albums before The Last Word. In April 2021, the group launched 361 Degrees Records to release future projects under its own control. The new album will contain ten tracks, with “Is It” serving as the lead single, and follows a decade‑long gap since the 2018 release of X, which debuted at number 26 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart. The band has maintained a consistent presence on active rock radio and touring circuits, and the forthcoming album is positioned to build on that legacy.
Fans can access the single and the full album through standard streaming services, while tour tickets are available through the band’s official ticketing partners, with pre‑sale access for mailing list subscribers and a limited‑ticket tier for high‑profile venues. The announcement marks a significant return for Nonpoint to the studio and touring arena after a long hiatus from full‑length releases, underscoring the band’s commitment to creative control and direct engagement with its audience. The release of The Last Word and the accompanying tour are expected to reinforce Nonpoint’s standing in the hard‑rock community and provide fresh material for radio play and live performance.