coldrain releases brand new track ‘POISON’ feat. Bert McCracken of The Used

A combination dreams are made of: Japanese band coldrain collaborated with Bert McCracken from The Used for their newest single ‘POISON‘. The track marks the 7th track from the band’s upcoming eighth full-length album “OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE”, set for release on 25th September 2026 via Century Media Records. coldrain and The Used share touring history, having toured in Australia back in 2023 with coldrain as the special guest. ‘POISON‘ thrives on that exact combination of alternative rock, sing-along passages, and a strong edge, making it perfect for fans of both artists.

‘POISON‘ will be the last track ahead of the release of coldrain’s upcoming record. The album will include the band’s prior single releases ‘INCOMPLETE‘, ‘CHASING SHADOWS‘, ‘FREE FALL‘, and ‘EX-HUMANITY‘.

Pre-save – pre-order the new album here
Listen to ‘POISON‘ here

Singer Masato shares about the track:
“’Poison’ is a song about love and desire—about how something, or someone, you love can become so addictive that it’s easy to lose yourself in it. Trying to find the right dosage of that love—enough to satisfy you without letting it consume you—feels like one of the most human struggles there is.

“The song also features killer vocals from the one and only Bert McCracken of The Used, one of our all-time favourite singers. His signature voice brings a rawness and emotional intensity to the track that makes ‘Poison’ feel like a timeless emo masterpiece.”

The new album OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE will be available in the following formats:

• CD+DVD packaging (Japan) *coming soon
• CD+ Blu-ray packaging (Japan) *coming soon
• Ltd. CD Digipak in O-Card (Japanese version)
• Standard CD Jewelcase (Japanese version) *coming soon
• Ltd. CD Digipak in O-Card
• Gatefold silver LP
• Ltd. Gatefold pearlescent horizon LP *limited to 300 copies worldwide
• Ltd. Gatefold Side A/B split (light green & black) LP *band exclusive, limited to 500 copies worldwide – coming soon
• Standard CD Jewelcase (US version)
• Gatefold ultra clear LP (US version)

TRACKLISTING
1. OPTIMIZE
2. CHASING SHADOWS
3. DIGITOLL
4. INCOMPLETE
5. FREE FALL
6. EX-HUMANITY
7. REST OF ME
8. POISON (feat. Bert McCracken)
9. G.I.A.I.G
10. SING
11. PICTURE PERFECT HELL
12. SAVIOR (feat. Kenta Koie)

coldrain announced their ‘OPTIMIZE = OPTDEMISE JAPAN TOUR’, which will be happening from October to December 2026. Additionally, the band has been confirmed as one of the support acts for Electric Callboy’s ‘TANZNEID WORLD TOUR’ tour in Australia for September 2026, alongside Ice Nine Kills. Find all dates and further info here.