The Armed Unveil New Album with Explosive Single ‘Well Made Play’

The Armed drop their intense single ‘Well Made Play’ and announce the album ‘The Future Is Here And Everything Needs To Be Destroyed’ coming August 1.

The Armed Announce New Album and Lead Single

The hardcore collective The Armed have just unleashed their latest single, ‘Well Made Play,’ announcing their new album, The Future Is Here And Everything Needs To Be Destroyed. This highly anticipated follow-up to their 2023 release, Perfect Saviors, is set to drop on August 1 via Sargent House.

The band’s new single title nods to the 19th-century theatrical concept of the “well-made play,” described as “a dramatic form built on clean narratives wrapped up with moral clarity—worlds that bear little resemblance to our own.” Yet, the song itself offers a stark contrast—a reflection on a society that confuses narcissism for self-awareness.

What ‘Well Made Play’ Means

Vocalist Tony Wolski explains the thematic depth behind the track. “While we chase distractions and small comforts, we’re pushed into endless competition with each other—often while those with real power take freely, right in front of us,” he says. The accompanying music video visually captures this tension, featuring two men chained together, violently fighting over a jet ski—a metaphor for the fruitless battles society engages in while missing the bigger picture.

Take a look at the frantic energy in the official video below:

A Glimpse Into The New Album

According to Wolski, The Future Is Here And Everything Needs To Be Destroyed is “music for a statistically wealthy population that somehow can’t afford food or medicine — endlessly scrolling past vacation photos, gym selfies, and images of child amputees in the same feed. It reflects the dissociation required just to exist in that reality.” This album promises to confront the dissonance of modern life with uncompromising honesty.

Tracklist:

• Well Made Play
• Purity Drag
• Kingbreaker
• Grace Obscure
• Broken Mirror ft. Prostitute
• Sharp Teeth
• I Steal What I Want
• Local Millionaire
• Gave Up
• Heathen
• A More Perfect Design

Upcoming US Tour Dates

The Armed are also gearing up for a US tour supporting the new album, with Prostitute joining them on the road. Here’s where you can catch them live:

August

• 14: Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
• 15: New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
• 16: Washington DC – The Atlantis

September

• 16: Seattle, WA – SUBSTATION
• 17: Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
• 19: San Francisco, CA – Rickshaw Stop
• 20: Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre

December

• 12: Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
• 13: Detroit, MI – El Club

Revealing The Band's Identity and Artistic Vision

In a previous interview, Wolski shared the band’s ethos and the decision to shed their veil of anonymity. “We’re here to challenge you and your ideas of what art is or what it is that you like, and maybe introduce you to some new stuff,” he said.

“I don’t know if [our music is] going to resonate every time with every person individually, but I think overall, the trend will be something that you go to because you want to be challenged.” – Tony Wolski

He further explained that anonymity was never meant to be a puzzle but a way to focus on the collective’s art. Now, as the collaboration has expanded, they’ve chosen to be transparent about who they are and what drives their music.

Conclusion

Are you ready to dive into The Armed’s fierce new world where societal norms crumble and self-awareness is redefined? Their upcoming album and relentless tour might just shake up your perspective.

FAQs

• What is the meaning behind 'Well Made Play'?
  It references a 19th-century theatrical style with clear narratives but critiques modern society's misplaced self-awareness and competition.
• When will ‘The Future Is Here And Everything Needs To Be Destroyed’ be released?
  The album is scheduled for release on August 1, 2025.
• Who supports The Armed on their 2025 US tour?
  The band Prostitute will be joining The Armed on their tour dates.
• Where can I watch the ‘Well Made Play’ music video?
  The official video is available on YouTube and embedded above in this article.
• What themes does the new album explore?
  It tackles societal contradictions, economic disparities, and the emotional dissociation needed to survive in a disconnected world.

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