CKY have returned with ‘Can’t Stop Running,’ their first new music since 2018. Released without advance notice, the track marks a new chapter for the band — one that builds on years of relentless touring and renewed creative momentum. Confident, melodic, and unmistakably CKY, the song hints at the evolution driving their next era.
“This song has been a favorite of ours since it was written and demoed, and it’s remained one of the standouts,” says guitarist and singer Chad I. Ginsburg. “It will be played on tour and we’re very proud of it. The rest of the upcoming tracks we’ll be releasing are all over the map — however, this one happens to be one of our favorites. It has the perfect happy/sad feel, and shows real progression and growth in writing. This is a song for everyone — not just CKY diehards.”
Drummer Jess Margera adds: “I must have heard this song about 2,000 times since we recorded it, and somehow I still get pumped when it comes on shuffle.”
CKY have always thrived on defiance; born from skate-punk chaos and shaped by hard-earned lessons, yet still driven by the same raw energy that put them on the map. What was once reckless has become refined: The fire’s still there; it’s now just burning with purpose. Guitarist and vocalist Chad I. Ginsburg fronts the band with confidence and conviction, while co-founder and drummer Jess Margera anchors the sound with the power and precision that have always defined CKY, with his recent solo release ‘Thoughts & Prayers’ (a multi-artist collaboration featuring members of Alice Cooper, Ween, Kyuss, Circa Survive, The Roots, Opeth, Clutch, and Sum 41) underscoring his ever-evolving musicianship. The chemistry between them remains undeniable — seasoned, focused, and still unmistakably CKY.
The lineup is now completed by acclaimed bassist Mike Leon, whose crushing work with Soulfly, Cavalera, Havok, and Igorrr has made him a standout in heavy and alternative music. A longtime CKY fan, Leon’s journey has come full circle — from cheering in the crowd to sharing the stage with the band that inspired him to pick up the bass. Ginsburg calls his addition “a perfect fit,” praising Leon’s passion, drive, and deep understanding of the band’s legacy. Leon made his debut with CKY at Warped Tour, delivering a performance that felt both familiar and fresh, and his presence marks a bold new chapter for the band as they prepare new music and take to the road.
CKY will hit the road across the UK and Ireland this fall, with shows in Australia scheduled for early 2026. Full dates are listed below.
Upcoming Tour Dates UK + Ireland:
October 31st — O2 Academy 2 — Oxford
November 1st — O2 Institute 2 — Birmingham
November 2nd — Foundry — Torquay
November 3rd — 1865 — Southampton
November 4th — Fleece — Bristol
November 6th — Patti Pavilion — Swansea
November 9th — Rescue Rooms — Nottingham
November 10th — Digital — Newcastle
November 11th — Future Yard — Birkenhead
November 12th — Club Academy — Manchester
November 14th — Limelight 2 — Belfast
November 15th — Opium Rooms — Dublin
November 17th — Garage — Glasgow
November 18th — Key Club — Leeds
November 19th — Corporation — Sheffield
November 20th – Waterfront — Norwich
November 21st — O2 Academy Islington — London
Upcoming Australian dates:
January 23rd — Max Watts — Melbourne
January 24th — Crowbar — Sydney
January 25th — Crowbar — Brisbane