Dance Gavin Dance Announce New Album “Pantheon” & Drop New Single ‘Midnight at McGuffy’s’
Photo: Paris Arianna
Sacramento genre-benders Dance Gavin Dance have officially announced their eleventh studio album, Pantheon, set for release on 12th September 2025 via Rise Records. Marking their first full-length release since 2022’s Jackpot Juicer – Pantheon promises a bold evolution of the band’s signature sound, fusing metalcore, funk, pop, and post-hardcore in truly unpredictable fashion.
Lead single “Midnight at McGuffy’s” is out now, accompanied by a mind-bending music video that pairs flashing lights and desert dreamscapes with the band’s typically chaotic sonic energy.
Speaking on the album drummer Matt Mingus says: “We’re incredibly ecstatic to share our 11th full-length album, Pantheon, with the world. We poured our hearts and souls into this record—it has all the signature elements our fans have come to expect, along with fresh sounds and new styles that truly spotlight Andrew as our new vocalist. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride that is Pantheon.”
Pantheon also marks a new chapter for Dance Gavin Dance as they emerge from a turbulent period of lineup changes and the tragic passing of longtime bassist Tim Feerick. The current lineup—vocalist/guitarist Andrew Wells, vocalist Jon Mess, guitarist Will Swan, and drummer Matthew Mingus—pours that emotional weight into every moment of the album’s 13 tracks.
“The intention of Pantheon was to build a certain tension, without a proper resolution,” Andrew Wells says. “The world is in chaos right now, so there is a lot of solemn commentary on where we’re all headed, songs about where we find ourselves in life right now, and the classic DGD absurdism for light and relief amongst the darkness of it all.
“I think Pantheon is a testament to perseverance and the gratitude that we feel today,” Wells adds. “Being able to overcome everything that life hits you with, find your people – the people that you trust, people that you love, people that love you – and create art with them, whatever chaos the world has in store for you. It’s about getting through the hardest times, getting back to basics, and making something that you love.”
Pantheon is available to pre-save and pre-order now here.
Pantheon Tracklist:
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Animal Surgery
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Midnight at McGuffy’s
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The Robot With Human Hair: Rebirth
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The Conqueror Worm
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Trap Door
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Strawberry’s Daughters
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Space Cow Initiation Ritual (feat. George Clinton)
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All the Way Down
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A Shoulder to Cry On
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The Peak of Superstition
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The Stickler
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Yikes!
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Descent to Chaos