Coheed and Cambria, the genre-defying progressive rock band, has officially announced their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Vaxis Act III: The Father of Make Believe. Scheduled for release on March 14, 2025, via Virgin Music Group, the album continues the sprawling narrative of The Amory Wars/Vaxis universe. Following their 2022 release, Vaxis Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind, the new project marks a significant step forward in the band’s storied career, blending their signature high-concept storytelling with deeply personal reflections.
To accompany the announcement, the band released the album’s second single, “Searching For Tomorrow,” which arrives with a stunning animated video directed by Anthony Schepperd. The track is an introspective reminder of the importance of appreciating the present while striving for growth. Speaking about the song, frontman Claudio Sanchez shared:
“This song is a reminder that always looking for something better in your life robs you of being able to appreciate the good things you already have. With every album, I try to ‘outdo’ the one before, or at least make something that sounds different and evolved. This one took more effort in the beginning, but in the end, I think the digging was worth it for the subsequent surge.”
The album featured 14 tracks, including the recently released single “Blind Side Sonny,” hailed as one of Coheed and Cambria’s most aggressive songs to date. Together, these tracks reflect the band’s sonic evolution and Sanchez’s personal journey. For the first time, Sanchez takes center stage as the “Father of Make Believe,” blending his role as the creator of The Amory Wars with deeply introspective songwriting about his life and career. From existential musings to the highs and lows of artistic ambition, The Father of Make Believe promises a blend of personal and cosmic storytelling.
Die-hard fans can immerse themselves even further with Vaxis Act II: The Father of Make Believe limited edition deluxe box set, which is now available for pre-order. The box set includes exclusive items such as:
- Blind Side Sonny’s fully wearable helmet and neuro-dynamic display goggles
- A hardcover novella coffee table book
- 11.5” x 35” bedroom poster
- A signed Death Certificate of Siv Trafinder
- A customization app for the display goggles
Pre-order the deluxe box set here.
For over two decades, Coheed and Cambria has redefined what a rock band can achieve. With their boundary-pushing music, elaborate concept albums, and The Amory Wars comic series—the longest-running concept story in music—the band ahs created an unparalleled universe. Their influence spans genres, combining progressive rock, metal, and sometimes pop elements with conceptual depth.
This new chapter cements the band’s commitment to forging ahead creatively. Sanchez describes the album as “a war within myself,” touching on the creative challenges of reinvention while staying true to their visionary roots.
Coheed and Cambria will embark on a series of live events throughout 2025, including:
- Tool in the Sand: March 7–9, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- 2000 Trees Festival: July 11, Cheltenham, UK
- S.S. Neverender Cruise: November 8–13, from Miami to Cozumel, featuring Thursday, L.S. Dunes, The Dear Hunter, and more
These performances follow a busy 2024, where the band shared stages with Incubus, Primus, and other legendary acts at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and the Allstate Arena.
Tracklist for The Father of Make Believe:
- Yesterday Lost
- Goodbye, Sunshine
- Searching For Tomorrow
- The Father of Make Believe
- Meri of Mercy
- Blind Side Sonny
- Play The Poet
- One Last Miracle
- Corner My Confidence
- Someone Who Can
- The Continuum I: Welcome to Forever, Mr. Nobody
- The Continuum II: The Flood
- The Continuum III: Tethered Together
- The Continuum IV: So It Goes
With The Father of Make Believe, Coheed and Cambria promises another landmark entry in their groundbreaking discography, showcasing their ability to weave together the personal, the fantastical, and the universal in a way only they can.
Stream “Searching for Tomorrow” now and mark your calendars for March 14, 2025, as Coheed and Cambria ushers in their next era. For more information, pre-orders, and tour dates, visit their official website.
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