UK heavy music disruptors Cartoons Can’t Die have released their debut album Rebirth, out now, alongside a new video for the track “Bodysnatchers.” The release marks a major arrival for the band, who pair aggressive modern metal with a wide-ranging sound that refuses to settle into a single lane.

“Bodysnatchers” is one of the album’s most direct and confrontational moments. The track leans into sharp riffs, pounding rhythms, and a sense of constant forward motion. Visually, the video matches the song’s intensity with dark, apocalyptic imagery that reinforces the band’s world-building approach. It’s heavy, theatrical, and deliberately unrestrained.

Cartoons Can’t Die stand out through their dual-vocal attack. Mac Gaisford delivers raw, abrasive vocals while Maria Megally counters with soaring, melodic lines, creating a push-and-pull dynamic that gives the band a distinct identity. That contrast runs throughout Rebirth, allowing songs to shift between crushing heaviness and expansive atmosphere without losing cohesion.

Musically, Rebirth is deliberately varied. Rather than locking into one subgenre, the album moves freely through modern metal, groove-heavy passages, and more experimental textures. Each track feels self-contained while still contributing to a unified whole, giving the album a restless, volatile edge. Songs like “Kinslayer,” “5AM,” and the title track “Rebirth” show the band’s range, while “Bodysnatchers” anchors the record with pure force.

Now operating as a tight four-piece, Cartoons Can’t Die are driven by a clear intent to push boundaries and challenge expectations within heavy music. Their horror-leaning visuals, combined with their refusal to play it safe sonically, position them as a band focused on impact rather than convention.

With Rebirth now out, the band are preparing to take the album on the road, with shows planned throughout the early part of the year and festival appearances lined up for summer. Rebirth doesn’t aim for polish or restraint. Instead, it thrives on contrast, chaos, and commitment, presenting Cartoons Can’t Die as a band fully stepping into their own lane, loud and unapologetic.

Watch the video for Bodysnatchers now: