Headwreck – announce their partnership with iconic independent label Empire & share new single ‘Raindrops’

Having earned a reputation as one of Australia’s most electrifying new acts, Headwreck already have their sights set on world domination. Today the Brisbane nu-metal outfit announce their partnership with iconic independent label EMPIRE – the first in their genre to join the roster, which has launched the careers of multi-platinum and award-winning artists including Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Shaboozey, and many more. 

Of their partnership with EMPIRE, Headwreck say “From the first time meeting, it was clear they genuinely understand our vision, who we are and where we want to go. They’ve built something special by empowering artists to stay true to themselves, and that’s exactly the kind of team we want behind us. We’re very excited for this next chapter. We can guarantee it won’t be boring ;)”

“Headwreck is one of those instinctive decisions—you hear it and just know. There’s a rawness and intensity to what they’re doing that feels both fresh and necessary right now. They’ve got the songs, the identity, and the ambition to break on a global level. We’re fired up to help share their vision with the world.” – Peter Kim, Director of A&R at EMPIRE

“There’s something undeniably compelling about Headwreck – the immediacy of their sound, the clarity of their identity, and the genuine connection they’re building with fans. What really stands out is how intentional everything is – from their fully in-house creative to the chaotic energy of their live shows and the way they channel early 2000s heaviness into something far more expansive, at the intersection of metalcore, alternative and electronic-driven sounds. For EMPIRE, it’s about aligning with artists who are shaping culture in real time, and Headwreck are doing that in a way that feels both raw and authentic.” – Cameron Walsh, Australian Territory Manager at EMPIRE

Alongside the announcement Headwreck have shared their explosive new single Raindrops, marking their first new music since their ARIA-charting record Attitude Adjustmentreleased in October last year. Raindrops debuted on triple j Driveearlier this week to a buzzing textline, immediately addictive with its textured production, mixed vocal delivery and chunky, hard-hitting guitars and drum grooves. “The lyrics explore the feeling of not being able to be rid of someone who negatively impacts your life, but are still delivered in a fun way, true to the Attitude Adjustment style,” says the band.

The partnership and new single come as Headwreck kick off their mammoth EU/UK run, including an extensive support tour with Paledusk throughout this month, and a run of headline shows leading into Headwreck’s appearance at Download Festival in June. Headwreck will join We Came As Romans and Thrown on their Download sideshows, before heading back home to support British metalcore band Bury Tomorrow across Australia in September. 

After cutting their teeth supporting Australian heavyweights Northlane, The Amity Affliction, Polaris, Thornhill and more, Headwreck embarked on their debut headline tour last month – a highly anticipated and completely sold out run with five shows across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The tour supported their latest record Attitude Adjustment, which made its ARIA debut at #7 on the Australian Album Charts and #9 on the Vinyl Charts. Undeniably becoming an artist to watch, Headwreck have also been identified as one of triple j Unearthed’s Forecast Artists for 2026, cementing their status as one of the most exciting new acts on the scene. Blending glitch-heavy chaos with raw emotion, the quartet, Connor Hickman (vocals), Jamo Benadie (guitar), Dayne Paix (bass), and Colby Horton (drums), have amassed over 3.5 million streams and built a fiercely loyal fanbase through their bold, nostalgic aesthetic, exhilarating music and live performance, and strong creative vision.