New York’s genre-blending rockers Bad Mary return this December with a festive, full-throttle take on Wham!’s holiday classic, “Last Christmas.” The release follows their high-octane cover of Rocky Horror Picture Show’s “Time Warp.” Bass player Mike Staub explained the cover was a “fun Holiday joke” tied to the annual game of “Whamageddon,” allowing fans who want to hear the song to avoid losing the game. Vocalist Amanda Mac noted that while the band usually covers “traditional—almost hymnal—kind of Christmas songs,” they wanted to “kick up the tempo juuust a bit” on this modern classic, which they all love.
Fronted by Amanda Mac, with Mike Staub (bass), Bill Mac (drums), and David Henderson (guitar), the band’s unique chemistry fuels a signature blend of pop-punk attitude, glam-rock swagger, and post-punk energy. The release of “Last Christmas” kicks off a steady run of new music, with the band set to launch into 2026 with a brand-new original song, “Mouth Fulla Fire,” and more tracks leading up to their upcoming album, Stitched. Bad Mary’s reputation for delivering wildly fun live shows and fearless releases has earned them multiple SiriusXM Underground Garage New Music Spotlight features and Coolest Song in the World honors.