Falling in Reverse has surprised fans with the release of a new song, “Joseph,” which features Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and System of a Down’s Serj Tankian. The band shared the news through a post on Falling In Reverse, confirming the track’s arrival.
The announcement was brief and direct, simply confirming that the song had officially dropped.
“‘Joseph’ out now,” the announcement read.
The collaboration quickly drew reaction from fans, many of whom praised how the guest artists were incorporated into the track alongside frontman Ronnie Radke’s vocals.
“What an incredible collaboration. Corey and Serj were perfectly utilized for this track too. Outstanding!!” one fan commented.
Other listeners pointed to specific musical details connecting the song to the guest artists’ respective bands.
“The drums referencing Chop Suey in Serj’s part and Corey quoting ‘escape your fate’ are the icing on the cake,” another fan wrote.
Several fans also took the opportunity to highlight Radke’s vocal range and songwriting approach.
“As controversial as Ronny might be sometimes, but he is a freaking musical mastermind. His range is so diverse he can put opera bits in an absolute metal piece and it just fits,” a fan said.
The release marks a notable team-up between Falling in Reverse and two of metal’s most recognized vocalists, with fan reaction largely centered on Radke’s performance and the seamless inclusion of Taylor and Tankian on the track.
Beyond the fan reaction, several details about the release add context to why this collaboration stands out.
“Joseph” dropped as a digital single through Epitaph Records, arriving alongside a music video directed by Jensen Noen. Both Taylor and Tankian appear on screen in the clip, giving fans a visual pairing to match the vocal one. Interestingly, the track’s title carries personal significance for Radke, as “Joseph” is his middle name.
The single marks the third piece of new music Falling in Reverse has released since their 2024 album “Popular Monster,” a record that has since surpassed four billion streams. Despite the momentum, the band has not announced any plans for a new full-length album tied to “Joseph,” leaving it to stand as a standalone release for now.
What makes the collaboration especially notable is that this reportedly marks the first time Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian have recorded together on a track. Bringing together two of metal’s most distinctive voices for the first time only heightens the significance fans are already placing on the song, echoing the excitement captured in their comments about Radke’s range and the nods to both Slipknot and System of a Down woven into the arrangement.
