Pendulum Announce First Album in 15 Years: ‘INERTIA’

Pendulum don’t return quietly. After a 15-year gap between full-length albums, the Australian-born electronic rock pioneers are charging back with Inertia, a record that feels less like a reunion and more like a recalibration. Leading the charge is “Save The Cat,” a track that strips down, claws up, and growls its way into relevance—unapologetic and unrushed.

From its opening seconds, “Save The Cat” makes it clear that Pendulum haven’t lost touch with their sonic DNA. The blend of frenetic drum & bass, cinematic synth work, and industrial-metal grit lands with the force of a band aware of their legacy—and willing to challenge it. Rob Swire’s vocals oscillate between melodic defiance and a primal scream, pushing the emotional undercurrent of the song past mere nostalgia.

Swire’s own admission that the track emerged from a period of emotional upheaval gives context to the music’s volatility. It’s not just a reunion track—it’s a purge. The production mirrors that volatility, filled with sharp turns, tension-filled builds, and a sense that something is about to snap. In the current EDM landscape, where over-polished drops often dominate, Pendulum’s rough edges feel earned.

Inertia arrives August 22 via Mushroom Music, and the band has hinted at a collaborative-heavy tracklist—featuring Bullet For My Valentine, Hybrid Minds, and AWOLNATION. If “Save The Cat” is a true indicator, this album won’t cater to the crowd but confront it.

Pendulum were never just another electronic act; they were architects of their own hybrid world. Now, in a post-genre moment where lines blur and algorithms dictate taste, Inertia feels like an intentional disruption. The question isn’t whether Pendulum still matter—it’s whether the scene is ready to meet them where they are now.