10 September 2026 Neil@RockNews

Electron Unleash Heavy New Single ‘Taken’ Featuring Skindred Frontman Benji Webbe

Alternative metal and post-grunge innovators Electron have officially unleashed their punishing new single, ‘Taken’, featuring a high-octane guest vocal delivery from none other than Benji Webbe, frontman of ragga-metal titans Skindred. Released on September 10th, the track serves as the final explosive preview of the band’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Is This Worth Living For?, scheduled for independent release on October 2nd, 2026.

Electron New Single ‘Taken’: A Masterclass in Aggression

‘Taken’ captures the pressures of modern life as they reach boiling point, translating raw frustration into a sonic onslaught. The track blends crushing guitar riffs, relentless pounding drums, and ominous, dark synths. Musically and lyrically, the single showcases a compelling dynamic between the aggrieved, impassioned screams of Electron’s Jason Payne and the distinct, unmistakable ragga-metal swagger of Benji Webbe.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the collaboration and the lyrical themes of the track, Jason Payne shares: “Sometimes you just have one of those days where it feels like everything weighs too much on you. You’re angry, annoyed, and it feels like the world is out to get you. This is just us having fun and raising our middle finger to the world and all its bullshit.”

Single & Album Quick Facts

Track: ‘Taken’ (feat. Benji Webbe)

Single Release Date: September 10th, 2026

Album: Is This Worth Living For?

Album Release Date: October 2nd, 2026

Producer: Grammy-nominated Romesh Dodangoda (Nova Twins, Bring Me The Horizon)

Inside ‘Is This Worth Living For?’ – The Sophomore Album

Formed by the London-by-way-of-Portugal duo Jason Payne (vocals, guitar) and Joanna Hyde (vocals, bass), Electron have steadily built a reputation for crafting heavy, immersive soundscapes paired with unflinchingly raw lyricism. Their upcoming second record, Is This Worth Living For?, pushes their sonic boundaries even further, drawing deep influences from post-grunge, metalcore, and the broader alternative sphere.

Produced by the acclaimed, Grammy-nominated Romesh Dodangoda—known for his masterful work with Bring Me The Horizon and Nova Twins—each song on the record acts as a direct confrontation against contemporary societal pressures. The album tackles themes of relentless drives for superficial perfection, forced conformity, and the crushing weight of modern solitude, channeling the deep-seated experience of feeling entirely detached in a world that grows increasingly distant by the day.

The album campaign has already rolled out an impressive string of heavily praised singles that showcase Electron’s incredible sonic range:

‘Trap’: An industrial-leaning opener that sets the record’s tone with epic heaviness and dark electronics.
‘Echoes Of A Dying World’: A devastating piece of atmospheric post-hardcore.
‘Lie To Me’: A heavy, aching anthem exploring vulnerability and deceit.
‘Toxic’: A brutal and anthemic crowd-pleaser designed for massive live pits.
‘You Betray’: A track featuring a gut-punch breakdown that ultimately fights back with a soaring, searing guitar solo.

Full Track Listing

Fans picking up Is This Worth Living For? on October 2nd will be treated to a comprehensive 13-track journey, including special live cuts:

Trap
Lie To Me
Dying To Feel Alive
You Betray
Toxic
Echoes Of A Dying World
Taken (feat. Benji Webbe)
Insomnia
Tether
Bleeding Heart
Burning Inside (live)
Echoes Of A Dying World (live)
You Betray (live)

UK & European Live Tour Dates 2026–2027

To celebrate the release of Is This Worth Living For?, Electron have announced an extensive run of UK and European headline shows and festival appearances spanning late 2026 and 2027. Tickets are on sale now, offering fans across the continent a chance to experience the crushing intensity of their live show firsthand.

Date	City	Venue / Event
Oct 25th, 2026	Birmingham, UK	Flapper
Nov 20th, 2026	Brighton, UK	Daltons
Feb 5th, 2027	London, UK	Cart & Horses
Feb 19th, 2027	Cardiff, UK	Fuel
Mar 27th, 2027	Edinburgh, UK	The Banshee
Apr 9th, 2027	Nottingham, UK	Tap & Tumbler
Apr 24th, 2027	Essen, Germany	Mosh’N’May Festival
May 20th, 2027	Lincolnshire, UK	Call Of The Wild Festival

With their new single ‘Taken’ proving that Electron are operating at the absolute peak of their creative powers, Is This Worth Living For? is shaping up to be one of the definitive heavy alternative releases of 2026. Make sure to stream the single, and secure your tickets for the upcoming tour.