Industry Apr 17, 2026

Massive Attack’s First Song in Six Years Features Tom Waits

“Seen within the American emergency, this track contains pulses of callous impulse and abandoned mind,” the duo says of “Boots on the Ground”

Originally published by Pitchfork
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Massive Attack’s First Song in Six Years Features Tom Waits

Massive Attack has released their first new song in six years, "Boots on the Ground," featuring Tom Waits. The duo stated that the track captures a sense of "callous impulse and abandoned mind" within the context of the American emergency. Originally reported by Pitchfork.

The song marks the band's first release since their 2019 EP, Ritual Spirit.