VIAL release single “Never Been Better,” announce LP and tour

All at once, Minnesota’s VIAL come at you with all of the news. Let’s start:

The band have released a brand new single, “Hellhound.” The track follows last year’s two singles “Idle Hands” and “Creep Smoothie.” Unlike those two previous tracks, this one leans more on a slower tempo and for most of the run-time evokes the feel of 70s rock more than 70s punk.

We’ve also learned that all three tracks are actually off of the band’s just-announced LP Hellhound. Due out 20 Mar 2025 via Trout Hole Records, this will be their fifth studio album, and follows 2024’s Grow the Fuck Up. Pre-saves are up over at this dedicated link page.

Lastly, VIAL will also be embarking on a nationwide tour (plus two stops in Canada) in two legs to support the album, starting with a hometown record release show on 21 Mar 2026.

Enjoy the new single below and, underneath, find those tour dates and ticket links (where available).

• Mar 21 Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN
• Mar 25 Julia Davis Park Boise, ID
• Mar 26 Barboza Seattle, WA
• Mar 27 California Ballroom Oakland, CA
• Mar 28 Dollfest Oakland, CA
• Mar 29 Atrium @ The Catalyst Santa Cruz, CA
• Mar 31 Casbah San Diego, CA
• Apr 1 The Echo Los Angeles (LA), CA
• Apr 2 Linger Longer Lounge Phoenix, AZ
• Apr 4 Launchpad Albuquerque, NM
• Apr 7 Paper Tiger San Antonio, TX
• Apr 9 The Ballroom Austin, TX
• Apr 10 Club Dada Dallas, TX
• Apr 11 Resonant Head Oklahoma City, OK
• Apr 14 Lost Lake Lounge Denver, CO
• Apr 15 Reverb Lounge Omaha, NE
• May 7 X-Ray Arcade Cudahy, WI
• May 8 Beat Kitchen Chicago, IL
• May 9 The Sanctuary Detroit Hamtramck, MI
• May 10 Sound Garage Toronto, ON
• May 12 L’Escogriffe Montreal, QC
• May 13 Space Ballroom Hamden, CT
• May 15 Warehouse XI Somerville, MA
• May 16 Zone One, Elsewhere Brooklyn, NY
• May 17 Nikki Lopez Philly Philadelphia, PA
• May 19 Songbyrd Washington, DC
• May 20 Mahall’s Lakewood, OH
• Jun 19 Camp Punksylvania Fest Gilbert, PA