“It comes from that raw place of betrayal…” Melrose Avenue say, as they gear up for summer shows including Download Festival and Rock for People

Words by Felix Bartlett | April 09, 2026

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Melrose Avenue return with a fierce new single, Bad Guy, channeling raw emotion into a blistering metalcore release ahead of their UK and European tour this summer.

Far from a cover of Billie Eilish’s hit of the same name, Bad Guy sees frontman Vlado Saric confronting personal struggles head-on. The track dives into themes of betrayal and reclaiming your own narrative when trust is broken.

“There’s been this shadow hanging over me for years,” Vlado explains. “Bad Guy was finally my way of confronting it. It comes from that raw place of betrayal – when someone you trust turns on you and paints you as the villain just to lift themselves up. This song is me owning that narrative and calling it out for what it really is.”

You can check out Bad Guy below.

Melrose Avenue will be bringing the track to stages across the UK and Europe this summer, with standout appearances at Rock for People on June 11 and Download Festival on June 13.