PPower Trip new songs “Precinct 3” and “Scavenger” arrived on October 9, 2026, marking the band’s first new studio recordings since the death of vocalist Riley Gale. The Texas crossover thrash band released two new tracks, “Precinct 3” and “Scavenger,” on October 9, 2026. The double single marks the band’s first new recordings since the death of longtime vocalist Riley Gale in 2020, and introduces fans to the band’s current vocalist, Seth Gilmore.

Both songs are available now through Blue Grape Music. The band is also preparing a new studio album expected in spring 2027, making this release an important step in Power Trip’s next chapter.

Listen to Power Trip’s New Songs

Power Trip released two tracks together, giving fans different sides of the band’s aggressive sound.

“Precinct 3”

“Precinct 3” delivers the fast, aggressive riffs and intense rhythms that helped establish Power Trip as a major name in modern crossover thrash. The song also arrives with an official music video directed by Eric Richter.

The track’s lyrics explore themes of authority, control, and resistance, continuing the band’s tradition of pairing high-energy music with confrontational subject matter.

Watch the official music video

“Scavenger”

“Scavenger” takes a slightly different approach, leaning into a heavier, more deliberate groove while maintaining the band’s unmistakable aggression.

Vocalist Seth Gilmore has explained that the song addresses people who benefit from other people’s hard work and then use their position or influence in the wrong way. Its subject matter gives the track a pointed message beneath its crushing riffs.

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Seth Gilmore Begins a New Chapter for Power Trip

Replacing a beloved vocalist is never easy, particularly when that singer helped define a band’s identity.

Riley Gale died in 2020, leaving a significant loss for Power Trip and their fans. The band eventually returned to performing, with Seth Gilmore taking over vocal duties after the group’s reunion in late 2023.

Gilmore, who is also associated with the bands Skourge and Fugitive, now makes his studio debut with Power Trip on “Precinct 3” and “Scavenger.”

Rather than simply attempting to recreate the past, the new recordings give listeners an opportunity to hear how the band is moving forward while retaining the aggressive sound that made it distinctive.

Honoring Riley Gale While Moving Forward

The release carries additional meaning because it represents Power Trip’s first new recordings since Gale’s death.

Founding guitarist Blake Ibanez explained that the band considered what Gale might have wanted to write about while working on the new material. That approach helped the songwriting develop naturally and gave the songs a connection to the band’s history.

The result is a release that acknowledges Gale’s influence without suggesting that the band’s story ended with his passing.

For longtime fans, these songs offer a chance to reconnect with Power Trip. For newer listeners, they provide an introduction to a band determined to continue its legacy.

Power Trip’s New Album Is Expected in 2027

The two singles are an early preview of more music to come. Power Trip’s next studio album is expected in spring 2027 through Blue Grape Music.

The record will follow Nightmare Logic, the band’s acclaimed 2017 album, which helped establish its reputation among crossover thrash and modern metal fans.

The new album will also be the first full-length release featuring Gilmore on vocals. Details such as the official title, complete tracklist, and exact release date should be confirmed when the band announces them.

Power Trip aren’t the only thrash metal veterans making headlines. Anthrax’s new album, Cursum Perficio, after a decade is another major release for fans of classic thrash metal.

Final Verdict: Power Trip Are Moving Forward

“Precinct 3” and “Scavenger” mark an important moment for Power Trip. The songs bring the band’s aggressive sound back into focus while introducing Seth Gilmore as its new recording vocalist.

There is no replacing Riley Gale, and these tracks do not need to pretend otherwise. Instead, they give the band a way to honor its past while building toward its future.

With a new album expected in 2027, this double single is more than a brief return. It is the beginning of Power Trip’s next chapter—and one worth watching for fans of crossover thrash and heavy music.