Rise Against releases second single of 2025 “Prizefighter”

Chicago punk band Rise Against has released a new single, “Prizefighter,” which is the band’s second single of the year. Earlier in January, the song “Nod” was released as the band’s first new material after a three-year hiatus.

The song is described by the band’s vocalist, Tim McIlrath, as a reflection on an artist’s duties to their audience and how those duties can affect one’s mental well-being. According to McIlrath, the song deals with the transition from the role of spectator to public performance and the balancing act between the expectations of the fans and one’s own peace of mind.

The band worked with London-based producer Catherine Marks on the track, with mixing by Alan Moulder. McIlrath hints that fans can expect a new, updated version of the band’s sound this year. He also promises a few surprises that deviate from the band’s traditional style.

Although there has been no official announcement about the upcoming album, two new singles suggest that one might be on the way. The band’s previous album “Nowhere Generation” was released in 2021.

Rise Against Tour Dates

03/04/25 Maverik Center, Salt Lake City, UT*
05/04/25 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV*
07/04/25 Ball Arena, Denver, CO*
09/04/25 T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO*
10/04/25 CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE*
12/04/25 Resch Center, Green Bay, WI*
13/04/25 Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN*
04/06/25 Glide Parkbühne, Hannover, DE
06-08/06/25 Rock Am Ring 2025, Nürburgring, DE
06-08/06/25 Rock Im Park 2025, Nürnberg, DE
09/06/25 Haus Auensee, Leipzig, DE
10/06/25 Halle Münsterland, Münster, DE
12/06/25 Nova Rock Festival, Nickelsdorf, AT
10/09/25 Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT*
11/09/25 Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater, Syracuse, NY*
13/09/25 Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY*
14/09/25 Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA*
16/09/25 The Anthem, Washington, DC*
17/09/25 The Dome, Virginia Beach, VA*
19/09/25 PPL Center, Allentown, PA*
20/09/25 Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, ME*
23/09/25 PNC Pavilion, Cincinnati, OH*
24/09/25 Saint Louis Music Park, Maryland Heights, MO*
26/09/25 Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN*
27/09/25 Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, Tinley Park, IL*
28/09/25 Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI*
30/09/25 Walmart AMP, Rogers, AR*
01/10/25 FirstBank Amphitheater, Franklin, TN*
03/10/25 Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC*
04/10/25 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, Tampa, FL*
05/10/25 iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, FL*

*Rise of The Roach Tour