John Coffey share haunting new grunge single ‘Not Alone’

Dutch rock powerhouse JOHN COFFEY return with ‘Not Alone’, the deeply personal title track of their upcoming album. While the band famously captured global attention years ago with an iconic viral beer-catch moment, the story behind this new release stems from a far more profound human connection.

Dedicated to Niels van den Ham — a father of three who met the band through that viral moment and tragically took his own life two years ago — ‘Not Alone’ transforms personal struggle and grief into a rallying cry for mental health and community. Drawing a direct line between the solidarity of the mosh pit and everyday life, the track serves as a stark, powerful reminder that no battle needs to be fought in isolation.

Stream the new single and pre-order the album here: 
https://johncoffey.lnk.to/notalone

Find the band’s statement about the song here:

“Two years ago, when we had just started writing what would become our new album, we learned that Niels van den Ham had taken his own life.

Niels was a father of three. We got to meet Niels through a moment that went viral years ago. After his death, people close to Niels reached out to us. They told us about the struggles he had been carrying, much of which seemed to remain hidden behind his big smile. We kept thinking about that.

About how heavy life can become when you’re carrying something alone. How exhausting it can be to fight the same battle inside your own head, over and over again. How scary it can feel when you start believing that this is forever. That nothing will change. That you are the only one who feels this way.

We wrote Not Alone as a reminder that thoughts are not permanent. That speaking up can matter. To a friend. To family. To a stranger. To anyone.

Because connection matters.

It’s why the loud-music scene has always meant so much to us. You step into a room full of strangers. Then someone falls, and the people around them pick them up. Someone jumps from a stage, trusting dozens of hands to catch them. Bodies crash into each other, people scream the same words, and for a moment, a room full of strangers carries each other. That feeling is real.

This song is for Niels and for everyone carrying weight on their shoulders: You’re not alone.”

Tracklist ‘Not Alone’: 
01 Hang the choir
02 Not Alone
03 Push Push Push
04 It’s you
05 Do not teach
06 Call of the bear
07 I don’t care, I won’t give up on you.
08 Time is up now
09 Hope in – Fear out
10 All bark, no bite

JOHN COFFEY built a reputation as one of the most explosive live bands in Europe – even becoming an internet sensation with the legendary “beer catch”. From Graspop to Sziget, Wacken to Pinkpop, Vainstream to Jera On Air, 2000trees and Hurricane/Southside – the Dutch group has played several of the biggest festivals, sold out the Melkweg in Amsterdam and even launched their own punk rock festival – Coffey Fest – to celebrate community and uncompromising music. Never shying away from the world around them, JOHN COFFEY actively uses their platform to speak out on social justice and political urgency. Armed with new music, a fierce activist ethos, and upcoming European tour dates, the band proves that engagement and heavy rock ’n roll are a perfect match.

JOHN COFFEY live:
26.09.2026 25 Jahre Elevenball, Solothurn (CH)
08.10.2026 ACU, Utrecht (NL) / sold out
09.10.2026 De Helling, Utrecht (NL) / sold out
10.10.2026 DB’s, Utrecht (NL) / sold out
13.11.2026 La Zone, Liège (BE)
14.11.2026 De Casino, Sint-Niklaas (BE)
25.11.2026 Luxor, Köln (DE)
26.11.2026 Knust, Hamburg (DE)
27.11.2026 Hole 44, Berlin (DE)
11.12.2026 Burgerweeshuis, Deventer (NL)
12.12.2026 Vera, Groningen (NL) / sold out
18.12.2026 Rotown, Rotterdam (NL) / sold out
19.12.2026 Dynamo, Eindhoven (NL)

Get your tickets here.

JOHN COFFEY:
David Achter de Molen (Vocals)
Alfred van Luttikhuizen (Guitar, Vocals)
Christoffer van Teijlingen (Guitar, Vocals)
Richard van Luttikhuizen (Bass, Vocals)
Carsten Brunsveld (Drums)