Siblings Anastasia Grace Haunt and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt, the creative force behind rock duo The Haunt, are gearing up to release their highly anticipated debut album, New Addiction, on July 25th. Their latest single, “Own Me,” featuring alt-rock titan Mod Sun, offers a raw and unflinching glimpse into the emotional complexities of mental illness—an introspective cornerstone of the album’s thematic landscape.
“Own Me”: A Heart-Wrenching Anthem of Mental Struggle
In “Own Me,” The Haunt confronts the isolating grip of anxiety and depression with stark honesty. Anastasia shares, “It’s about the different struggles that come with anxiety and depression. It’s really hard to keep your pain to yourself and not let it get onto the people you love. You don’t want the people you love and care about to have to carry the burden of your sadness, but it also gets really lonely, always being stuck in your head.” She adds that the fear of overwhelming loved ones or being consumed by her own mind has often kept her from fully embracing life, a sentiment that resonates deeply in the song’s haunting lyrics and driving instrumentation.
The track’s collaboration with Mod Sun amplifies its emotional weight, blending The Haunt’s signature industrial-metal-alternative fusion with his distinctive alt-rock energy. It’s a powerful preview of what’s to come on New Addiction, an album that promises to transform personal darkness into a cathartic, universal experience.
New Addiction: A Bold Evolution of The Haunt’s Sound
Produced by Kevin Thrasher (known for his work with blink-182 and Jelly Roll), New Addiction tackles heavy themes—depression, toxic relationships, anxiety, and the grind of modern life—with a polished yet ferocious sonic palette. The album’s tracklist, including singles like “Bad Omen,” “Going Under,” “Teeth,” and the chart-climbing “Masochistic Lovers” (featuring Craig Mabbitt of Escape the Fate), showcases Anastasia’s poignant vocals and Max’s dynamic guitar and production work.
The Haunt’s evocative brand of rock shines through in every cascading breakdown and soaring chorus, drawing from their classic influences—think Amy Winehouse’s soulful grit and The White Stripes’ raw energy—while carving out a contemporary space in the alt-rock scene. With over 40 million streams across their singles and EPs, the duo’s debut LP is poised to elevate their theatrical and therapeutic artistry to new heights.
Here’s the full tracklist for New Addiction:
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New Addiction
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Bad Omen
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Going Under
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Masochistic Lovers
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Blood Red Heart
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Claws
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Teeth
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Dead 2 Me
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Worst In Me
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Own Me
You can pre-order New Addiction here.
The Haunt’s Explosive Live Performances
Fresh off a sold-out U.S. headline tour, The Haunt is taking their electrifying live show to new audiences across North America and Europe. Their current EU/UK tour is packing venues, with stops at iconic festivals like Download Festival and Rock For People. Fans can catch them next at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY, on September 21st, followed by a run with Escape the Fate and their own headline tour in October and November. Tickets are available to purchase HERE.
Here’s a look at their upcoming tour dates:
EU/UK Headline Tour
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June 17 – Bristol, UK – Exchange
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June 18 – Brighton, UK – Green Door Store
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June 20 – Paris, France – O’Sullivans Backstage By The Mill
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June 21 – Cologne, Germany – MTC Club
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June 22 – Munich, Germany – Backstage
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June 24 – Berlin, Germany – Privatclub
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June 25 – Hamburg, Germany – Headcrash
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June 26 – Ysselsteyn, Netherlands
Festival Dates
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September 21 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
These shows promise to bring “Own Me” and other New Addiction tracks to life with the band’s signature high-energy performance and immersive emotional depth. Don’t miss the chance to experience The Haunt’s raw power in person.
The Haunt’s Journey: From Florida Clubs to Global Stages
Anastasia and Max have been musically intertwined since childhood, forming their first band, AnastasiaMax, in 2015 at ages 12 and 15, respectively. Bonding over a shared love of hard rock, garage rock, and blues-infused artists, they honed their craft in Florida’s club scene before touring globally with acts like Palaye Royale. In time, they evolved into The Haunt, a name that better reflects the vulnerability, rage, and mystery of their music.
Their rise has been meteoric, with Kerrang! praising their “gothic edge, flashes of punk vibrancy, and riot grrrl attitude” and Rock Sound naming them a “Breakout Artist.” The Haunt’s ability to wield heaviness—both musically and emotionally—sets them apart, blending industrial, metal, and alternative rock into a sound that’s as crushing as it is cathartic.
Why New Addiction Matters
New Addiction isn’t just a debut album; it’s a fearless exploration of the human psyche, transforming pain into art. For fans of bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Evanescence, or even the raw storytelling of early Paramore, The Haunt offers a fresh yet familiar voice in modern rock. With “Own Me” leading the charge, this album is set to resonate with anyone who’s ever wrestled with their inner demons—and found strength in turning them into something beautiful.
Stay tuned for New Addiction’s release on July 25th, and catch The Haunt live to witness their unforgettable energy firsthand. What do you think of “Own Me”? Let us know in the comments, and share your excitement for New Addiction!
