Coheed and Cambria have just shared a new standalone single, “The Joke,” which is out now alongside a music video.

“The Joke” comes from the Vaxis II LP sessions, and Coheed and Cambria is thrilled for it to finally be seeing the light of the day. Alongside the release of “The Joke,” comes b-side “Deranged,” a remixed and remastered version of the track which was previously released in 2011 as part of the Batman: Arkham City soundtrack.

Coheed and Cambria is offering two different colored 7” vinyl versions via www.coheedandcambria.com. In addition, Revolver and Brooklyn Vegan will be offering their own exclusive versions of the 7”, as will Sanchez’ label www.evilink.com

“The meaning behind ‘The Joke’,” shares singer Claudio Sanchez, “is basically, if you need a punching bag, I’ll be that guy.” The song is coupled with a video where we find one of Coheed’s The Amory Wars universe’s fan favorite characters “Al The Killer” being bullied by a nefarious prankster. “Deranged” focuses on the co-dependent relationship between Batman and The Joker. The song has been remixed and remastered for its return to DSPs after being unavailable for the past few years. Both tracks were mixed by Zakk Cervini.

Watch the new music video below.

The new music comes in advance of Coheed and Cambria’s extensive summer 2024 tour plans. The band is set to co-headline shows in July and August with Primus before supporting Incubus in the late summer and early fall. This October will see Coheed and Cambria headline Furnace Fest as well as appear as a featured act at the When We Were Young Festival, where they will be performing their 2005 album, Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness in full.

Upcoming Tour Dates:
* = w/ Primus
JULY
12 – Redding, CA @ Redding Civic Auditorium *
13 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater *
15 – Idaho Falls, ID @ Mountain America Center *
18 – Redmond, WA @ Marymoor Park *
19 – Troutdale, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield *
20 – Spokane, WA @ Pavilion at Riverfront *
22 – Bonner, MT @ Kettlehouse Amphitheatre *
24 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Denny Sanford Premier Center *
26 – Waite Park, MN @ The Ledge Amphitheater *
27 – Cedar Rapid, IA @ McGrath Amphitheatre *
28 – La Vista, NE @ The Astro *
30 – Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center *

 

AUGUST
01 – Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park *
02 – Madison, WI @ Breese Stevens Field *
03 – St. Louis, MO @ Saint Louis Music Park *
05 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center *
06 – Columbus, OH @ Kemba Live! *
08 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE *
09 – Buffalo, NY @ Outer Harbor Buffalo *
10 – Big Flats, NY @ Tag’s Summer Stage-=  The Budweiser Summer Stage at Tag’s *
12 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC *
13 – Portland, ME @ Thompson’s Point *
14 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem *
16 – Richmond, VA @ Virginia Credit Union Live! *
17 – Charlotte, NC @ SKYLA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
23 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena #
24 – Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena #
27 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center #
29 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden #
31 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden #
SEPTEMBER
03 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena #
06 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory #
07 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center #
09 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena #
12 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center #

 

OCTOBER
04–06 – Princeton, AL @ Furnace Fest 2024
19 – Las Vegas, NV @ When We Were Young 2024