Miss May I Unveils Animated Video for New Single "Highbrow Thieves" Ahead of Oct. 2 Album Release

Miss May I has dropped an animated music video for its latest single, “Highbrow Thieves,” a visual companion that sets the tone for the band’s forthcoming eighth studio album, No Place For Me, scheduled for release on October 2 through Solid State Records.

The video, available on the band’s official YouTube and social‑media channels, tells a stark tale of corporate exploitation. Lead vocalist Levi Benton has described the track as a first‑person narrative from someone worn down by a job that demands endless hours. According to Benton, the “thieves” referenced in the title aren’t after wealth; they’re siphoning the most precious resource—time.

The single and its accompanying video were announced on September 10, 2026, by a string of metal‑focused outlets including The PRP, Kerrang!, and Kill the Music. The announcement dovetailed with the band’s ongoing promotion of No Place For Me, which is now available for pre‑order on the Solid State website and across major digital retailers.

Miss May I’s roots stretch back to 2007 in Troy, Ohio, where the lineup that would become the band’s backbone first took shape. After signing to Rise Records in 2008, the group released its debut, Apologies Are for the Weak, which peaked at No. 76 on the Billboard 200. The band’s subsequent releases—Monument (2010), At Heart (2012), Rise of the Lion (2014), Deathless (2015), and Shadows Inside (2017)—followed a shift to SharpTone Records in 2016. Their most recent full‑length, Curse of Existence, dropped in September 2022.

The current lineup—Levi Benton (vocals), Jerod Boyd (drums), Ryan Neff (bass), and Elisha Mullins (guitar)—has been stable since the departure of guitarists B.J. Stead and Justin Aufdemkampe in 2024. The band’s sound remains rooted in aggressive riffs and soaring choruses, a signature blend that has earned them a loyal following within the metalcore community.

Solid State Records, an imprint of Tooth & Nail Records, will handle the distribution of No Place For Me. The label’s roster includes a range of metal and hardcore acts, and it has a history of supporting bands that fuse heavy instrumentation with substantive lyrical themes.

Industry observers note that the animated format of “Highbrow Thieves” reflects a broader trend in metalcore: visual storytelling that tackles social and economic issues. The video’s focus on the exploitation of workers aligns with a recurring motif in the genre’s lyrics, offering a stark, cinematic critique that resonates with listeners.

The single is already streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other major platforms. Fans can watch the video on the band’s official YouTube channel and share it across social media. Pre‑orders for No Place For Me are open worldwide, with the album slated for a digital release on October 2.

In sum, Miss May I’s new animated video not only expands the band’s visual catalogue but also reinforces its message of resistance against corporate drain. The release serves as a promotional lead‑up to the full album, which will arrive through Solid State Records on October 2. Listeners can immediately stream the single and video, and pre‑order the album through the band’s and label’s official sites.