Windwaker Releases Last Single, DNA, Before New Album, Smile, You’re on Camera
Australian metalcore greats Windwaker are about to drop their third album, Smile, You’re on Camera on October 23rd. In anticipation of the album, the band has already dropped several singles. Now, the band has dropped their fifth and final single before the release of the album, “dna”. They have also released their latest music video, which you can watch here.
When asked about the new single, Windwaker commented, “'DNA' explores a deeply internal struggle with identity, self-worth, and the feeling of being trapped by one's own nature. The song reflects on emotional instability and the pressure of living up to
expectations, while battling impulses, ego, and the fear of never truly changing. There's a recurring tension between wanting growth and feeling stuck in destructive patterns, as if these flaws are hardwired into their 'DNA.' Another key theme here which is explored over the album is authenticity. References to 'doing it for the likes' and people 'switching sides' highlights disillusionment with superficial validation and fake personas, while the protagonist in this song tries to strip away ego and confront their true self."
A highly emotional track, this song is another great addition to the current four singles Windwaker has out to promote the album. It starts off with Liam rapping, heading into more heavier instrumentals into the chorus. This single should help hold fans over until they have the whole album later next month on October 23rd.
Windwaker doesn’t rest, as they are about to head out on another U.S. tour, this time supporting Beartooth on their headline tour this fall. If you are in the states, make sure you catch this show. Windwaker has the best energy out on stage, and they are fantastic to watch perform live. You can catch Windwaker here:
11th November 2026 — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
12th November 2026 — New York, NY — Hammerstein Ballroom
13th November 2026 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
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18th November 2026 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
20th November 2026 — Chicago, IL — Aragon Ballroom
21st November 2026 — St. Paul, MN — Myth
22nd November 2026 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha
28th November 2026 — Nashville, TN — The Truth
29th November 2026 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy
1st December 2026 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
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4th December 2026 — St. Augustine, FL — St. Augustine Amphitheatre
5th December 2026 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — War Memorial Auditorium
7th December 2026 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore
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