1THIRTY8 Release Aligned Again, Second Single From Debut Album A Reckless Game

Australian hard rock and metal project 1THIRTY8 have released “Aligned Again”, the second single and lyric video from their debut album A Reckless Game. The album is out on 13 November 2026 through Wormholedeath, and “Aligned Again” follows the opening single “In Vain”. The track is out now on all streaming services, and the album is available to pre-save.

• Artist: 1THIRTY8, the project of Australian guitarist and songwriter Karl Szulik
• New single: “Aligned Again” (lyric video out now)
• Previous single: “In Vain”
• Album: A Reckless Game, 10 tracks
• Release date: 13 November 2026
• Label: Wormholedeath
• Mix and master: Simone Mularoni, Domination Studio

What is 1THIRTY8’s “Aligned Again” about?

“Aligned Again” is a song about the moment you realise you have lost your way. It deals with facing up to that truth, and then making the choice to get back on track and realign with your purpose. At its heart is the idea of a second chance, finding the drive to start again even when there are risks in doing so.

That is a theme a lot of people will recognise, and it suits the music. The song moves between heavy, driving riffs and a big, melodic chorus, so the lyric’s journey from doubt to determination is mirrored in the sound. It sits as track four on the album, right in the middle of the first half of the record.

When is A Reckless Game released?

A Reckless Game is released on 13 November 2026 via Wormholedeath. It is the debut album from 1THIRTY8, and it has been mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio in Italy. Mularoni is a name many metal fans will know, both as the guitarist in DGM and as a producer with a reputation for powerful, clear, modern-sounding records.

The album brings together the aggression and power of heavy metal with melodic hard rock songwriting, and adds progressive and experimental arrangements on top. It is aimed squarely at listeners who want strong songs, dynamic arrangements and lyrics with some emotional weight behind them.

What is the A Reckless Game tracklist?

1. In Vain
2. Suffer Silence
3. Frustration Divide
4. Aligned Again
5. Inside A Mind
6. Chaos Control
7. Where Confusion Lies
8. Paper Is Not A Colour
9. Still Breathing
10. Delusional Sin

“In Vain” opens the album and was the first taste of the record, arriving with an official music video. “Aligned Again” is the second preview, and with ten tracks in total there is plenty still to discover when the album lands next month.

Who is in 1THIRTY8?

1THIRTY8 is the brainchild of Australian guitarist and songwriter Karl Szulik, who plays guitars, bass and keys on the album. For A Reckless Game he is joined by two guest musicians: Emo Alaeddin on vocals and James Knoerl on drums.

Szulik is best known to many metal fans as a member of Australian symphonic and progressive metal band Divine Ascension. He has also been involved with Living Through Mirrors and UNKNWN, so he is no newcomer to heavy music.

Why did Karl Szulik start 1THIRTY8?

1THIRTY8 began as a side project. Szulik wanted somewhere to put songs that combined hard-hitting metal with sweet melodies, music that could both energise and soothe, and that did not quite fit his other bands. The project gave him the freedom to experiment with songwriting ideas, unusual time signatures and layered arrangements, while still keeping the songs accessible and relatable.

The aim is simple: songs that grab you on the first listen but keep revealing new details the more you play them. On the evidence of “In Vain” and “Aligned Again”, that balance between heaviness and hooks is exactly what A Reckless Game is all about.

Who will like 1THIRTY8?

If you enjoy bands that mix crunch and melody, from classic melodic metal through to modern progressive rock, 1THIRTY8 should be right up your street. Think big riffs, soaring vocal lines and songs with a bit more going on under the bonnet than your standard verse-chorus-verse.

Fancy more new heavy music? Polish hard rockers Sick Saints have just released their album BrutalGlam, Billy Morrison has been celebrating his Gods Of Rock N Roll success, and Lita Ford is back with her new single “Dracula”.

1THIRTY8 Aligned Again FAQ

When was 1THIRTY8’s Aligned Again released?

Aligned Again is out now, released in October 2026 along with a lyric video.

When is 1THIRTY8’s A Reckless Game released?

A Reckless Game is released on 13 November 2026 via Wormholedeath.

Who is in 1THIRTY8?

1THIRTY8 is the project of Australian guitarist Karl Szulik, who plays guitars, bass and keys, with guest vocalist Emo Alaeddin and guest drummer James Knoerl.

Where are 1THIRTY8 from?

1THIRTY8 are from Australia.

Who mixed A Reckless Game?

The album was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio.

Rock News final word

“Aligned Again” is a strong second taste of A Reckless Game, a heavy, hooky song with a message about second chances that will connect with a lot of listeners. Give the lyric video a spin, pre-save the album, and keep 13 November free in your diary.

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