Puscifer Drops New Single “ImpetuoUs” from Album Normal Isn’t

Puscifer’s “ImpetuoUs” is the Goth-Punk Fever Dream We Needed

If you’ve been following Puscifer for any length of time, you know they don’t just “release a song.” They drop a portal into a weird, meticulously crafted universe. Their latest single, “ImpetuoUs,” is no exception—it’s a moody, driving track that finds the sweet spot between dark-wave gloom and punk-rock grit.

For a band that has spent years evolving from a side project into a full-blown creative ecosystem, this new track feels like a natural peak for the core trio of Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell, and Carina Round.

The Sound: “Shelter, Bridge, or Gallows?”

“ImpetuoUs” is built on the kind of tension that Puscifer handles better than anyone. It’s got a thick, rumbling electronic backbone, but it’s the vocal chemistry between Keenan and Round that really carries the weight. There’s a certain “nighttime in the desert” energy to it—equal parts beautiful and unsettling.

In true Maynard fashion, he’s less interested in telling you what the song means and more interested in how you live in it. He recently described the songwriting process as building a house out of lumber:

“Our perspective may differ from the final occupant of this space we’ve constructed. Shelter, Bridge or Gallows, Coffin? Curious to find out.”

Beyond the Music: The Pusciverse Expands

What makes Puscifer distinct is that the music is often just the soundtrack to a larger story. Along with the single, we’re getting a deeper look into “Tales From The Pusciverse,” a new comic book series that fleshes out the band’s long-standing cast of characters.

If you’ve followed the (mis)adventures of Billy D, Hildy Berger, and Special Agent Dick Merkin, this new chapter—written by Keenan and illustrated by Marlin Shoop—is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for.

Why This Matters for 2026

With their new album Normal Isn’t slated for a February 6 release, Puscifer is proving once again why they are staples on the Billboard Top 200 and festival lineups like Coachella. They’ve managed to stay fiercely independent while collaborating with icons like Trent Reznor and Sir Mix-A-Lot, all while maintaining a signature wit that keeps the project from ever feeling too precious.

Upcoming Album & Tour Highlights:

  • The Record: Normal Isn’t features a heavy-hitting lineup of collaborators including Tony Levin and Danny Carey.

  • The Art: The album cover features a haunting painting by Andrea Kowch.

  • The Tour: The band kicks off a massive North American run this March, hitting legendary spots like Red Rocks and the Greek Theatre.

Puscifer has always been a “boundary-pushing collective,” and “ImpetuoUs” is a reminder that in a world that feels increasingly surreal, they are the perfect guides for the chaos.