Hard rock powerhouse and subversive performance artist Poppy releases “Guardian,” a commanding new single from her upcoming album ‘Empty Hands,’ out January 23 via Sumerian Records. The track surges with urgent guitar riffs and thunderous percussion, balanced by soaring, infectious vocals. It sharpens her presence in modern metal while continuing to redraw its boundaries.
“Guardian” expands on a string of high-profile releases that have defined her recent run. Her collaboration “Suffocate” with Knocked Loose earned a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance, following her historic nomination for “BLOODMONEY.” The momentum continues to build.
Recent singles “Bruised Sky” and “Unravel,” produced and co-written with Jordan Fish, push her sonic evolution further. She also delivered a bold cover of WHAM’s “Last Christmas” and teamed with Amy Lee and Courtney LaPlante for “End of You,” which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart.
With ‘Empty Hands’ on the horizon, Poppy stands at the forefront of genre-bending heavy music. “Guardian” signals a record driven by force, vision, and fearless creativity.