Emotion Factory Reset

Emotion Factory Reset

Emotion Factory Reset
Studio album by
Armored Saint
ReleasedMay 22, 2026 (2026-05-22)
GenreHeavy metal
Length48:02
LabelMetal Blade
ProducerJoey Vera
Armored Saint chronology
Symbol of Salvation: Live
(2021) 		Emotion Factory Reset
(2026)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth.net8/10[1]
Rock HardStarStarStarStarStarStarStarStar[2]
SputnikmusicStarStarHalf star[3]

Emotion Factory Reset is the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band Armored Saint. It was released on May 22, 2026 by Metal Blade. The album was produced by bassist Joey Vera, and mixed by Jay Ruston.

Background

In a July 2023 interview, John Bush confirmed that he and Vera had "started writing some songs a little bit" for the next Armored Saint album.[4] In April 2025, Armored Saint announced plans to enter the studio in May to begin recording their ninth album for a spring 2026 release.[5]

Recording and musical style

Like the previous four studio albums, Emotion Factory Reset was produced by bassist Joey Vera and mixed by Jay Ruston. It has been described as a challenge for the band, featuring songs that are not always immediately accessible. Vera said: "Each Armored Saint record, to me, is like a new skin for the band, a different chapter. I don't think we've ever repeated ourselves. (...) Every album has been pretty different from the previous one, a snapshot in time. In 2026, 'Emotion Factory Reset' is where our heads are at."[6][2]

According to guitarist Phil Sandoval, the album title refers to the idea that humanity could use a sort of reset to factory settings. "If we could reset our 'emotion factory' to a state of inner peace, we would all be better off. John incorporated this metaphor beautifully into the lyrics of 'Close to the Bone'."[7]

Release and promotion

On March 24, 2026, Armored Saint announced that their ninth album, Emotion Factory Reset, was set to be released on May 22.[8] The band toured in support of the album by performing at Milwaukee Metal Fest in June 2026,[9] and touring Europe with Testament in the summer.[10] They will also co-headline a North American tour in the fall with Metal Church.[11]

Critical reception

Writing for Blabbermouth.net, Dom Lawson called Emotion Factory Reset "full of vibrant performances" that proves how much the Armored Saint remains enjoying themselves.[1] German Rock Hard magazine editors voted Emotion Factory Reset as "Album of the Month", with an average rating of 8.0 out of ten.[2]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Close to the Bone"4:09
2."Every Man-Any Man"4:20
3."Not on Your Life"3:37
4."Hit a Moonshot"4:34
5."Buckeye"5:56
6."Compromise"3:17
7."It's a Buzzkil"4:01
8."Throwing Caution to the Wind"3:57
9."Ladders and Slides"4:21
10."Bottom Feeder"5:03
11."Epilogue"4:42
Total length:48:02

Personnel

Band Members

Charts

Chart performance for Emotion Factory Reset
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[12] 45
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[13] 104
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[14] 166
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[15] 25
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[16] 20
Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[17] 99
UK Albums (Official Charts)[18] 75
UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[19] 28
UK Rock & Metal Albums (Official Charts)[20] 14

References

  1. ^ a b Lawson, Dom. "Reviews - Emotion Factory Reset". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Ludwig Krammer: Rezension Emotion Factory Reset, in: Rock Hard, Nr. 468, Juni 2026, S. 91
  3. ^ Mykhailo Pervushyn (June 28, 2026). "Armored Saint - Emotion Factory Reset (album review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  4. ^ "ARMORED SAINT Has 'Started Writing Some Songs' For Next Studio Album". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. July 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "ARMORED SAINT To Begin Recording Ninth Studio Album In May 2025". Blabbermouth.net. April 9, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  6. ^ "ARMORED SAINT Announces Ninth Studio Album, 'Emotion Factory Reset', Shares 'Close To The Bone' Single". Blabbermouth.net.
  7. ^ Ludwig Krammer: Motor mit Haaren, in: Rock Hard, Nr. 468, Juni 2026, S. 21
  8. ^ "ARMORED SAINT Announces Ninth Studio Album, 'Emotion Factory Reset', Shares 'Close To The Bone' Single". Blabbermouth.net. March 24, 2026. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  9. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (January 29, 2025). "Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 Lineup: Acid Bath, Killswitch Engage, Ministry". Consequence. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  10. ^ "Testament - Confirm European Summer Touring". Metal Storm. February 1, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  11. ^ "ARMORED SAINT And METAL CHURCH Announce November 2026 North American Co-Headlining Tour". Blabbermouth.net. May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
  12. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Armored Saint – Emotion Factory Reset" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  13. ^ "Ultratop.be – Armored Saint – Emotion Factory Reset" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  14. ^ "Ultratop.be – Armored Saint – Emotion Factory Reset" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  15. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Armored Saint – Emotion Factory Reset" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  16. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Armored Saint – Emotion Factory Reset". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  17. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 29/5/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  18. ^ "Official Albums Chart on 29/5/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  19. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 29/5/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  20. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 29/5/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2026.

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