Atreyu unleash official music video for their single “Dead”

California metalcore veterans Atreyu have released the official music video for their single “Dead”. The track first landed in September and the new clip gives the song a tougher emotional punch. It also shows a clear picture of where the band is heading to next.

Director Sean Stiegemeier shaped the video’s bleak tone with tight, stark war themed shots. The visuals follow the song’s heavy focus on dark thoughts and painful moments. Atreyu said they wanted the clip to match the weight of the lyrics, so they leaned into those sharp emotional hits. The result brings a stronger sense of impact and makes the track feel even more direct.

The band sparked a wave of speculation earlier this fall when they wiped their social media and posted a short “R.I.P.” message. Many fans thought the group planned to call it quits, but the move worked as a teaser for this new era. The members later explained that they shut out trends during the writing sessions. They focused on honest ideas instead of chasing a current sound.

Atreyu are also celebrating the twenty-first anniversary of their breakthrough album “The Curse”. Even with that milestone in full swing, the new video for “Dead” points toward a fresh chapter. The single hits hard, and the clip adds a raw edge that pushes the band forward.

Atreyu Tour Dates 2025

November 18, 2025: The NorVa, Norfolk, VA
November 20, 2025: The Paramount, Huntington, NY
November 21, 2025: The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
November 22, 2025: District Music Hall, Norwalk, CT
November 23, 2025: Palladium, Worcester, MA
November 25, 2025: Théâtre Beanfield, Montréal, QC
November 26, 2025: The Opera House, Toronto, ON
November 28, 2025: Concord Music Hall, Chicago, IL
November 29, 2025: Skyway Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
November 30, 2025: Bourbon Theatre, Lincoln, NE
December 2, 2025: Summit Music Hall, Denver, CO
December 3, 2025: Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake City, UT
December 4, 2025: Treefort Music Hall, Boise, ID
December 5, 2025: El Corazon, Seattle, WA
December 6, 2025: Roseland Theater, Portland, OR
December 8, 2025: Ace Of Spades, Sacramento, CA
December 10, 2025: The Observatory North Park, San Diego, CA
December 11, 2025: The Glass House, Pomona, CA
December 12, 2025: The Glass House, Pomona, CA