HELD. DEBUT WITH “NEW YOU ANTHEM,” FEATURING FRANK IERO

There’s no easing into this one. Held. have arrived with their debut single “New You Anthem,” and they’re making their first statement loud, emotional, and impossible to ignore. Featuring Frank Iero, the track feels less like a soft introduction and more like a line drawn in the sand.

“New You Anthem” is built on urgency. Big guitars crash in with purpose, the rhythm section pushes forward with real weight, and the song carries that familiar tension between vulnerability and defiance. It’s the kind of track that feels personal but anthemic, the kind that’s clearly meant to be shouted back in a packed room. Frank Iero’s presence adds an extra edge; his unmistakable energy blends naturally into the song rather than overpowering it.

What makes this debut hit hard is how focused it feels. Held. sound confident in who they are right out of the gate, leaning into emotion without sounding overworked or theatrical. The song taps into themes of self-reinvention and frustration with expectation, turning that pressure into something cathartic and driving rather than inward and quiet.

For a first release, “New You Anthem” sets a strong tone. It’s raw, it’s direct, and it leaves you wanting to know exactly where Held. go next. With a debut like this and a collaborator like Frank Iero helping kick the door open, this band is clearly one worth keeping close on your radar.