WHERE CLIQUES,
OLD AND NEW,
COME TOGETHER IN HARMONY
Remember Attack Attack!?
Where are they now?
by Hella Cliques
March 5, 2026
1.
Austin Carlile (Lead Vocals)
After years away from the music scene due to health challenges related to Marfan syndrome, Carlile officially returned to music in early 2026. He released his first solo single, titled "Twisted," in January 2026. The track is rumored to be the lead single for an upcoming EP or album, marking his first musical output since leaving Of Mice & Men in 2016.
2.
Johnny Franck (Rhythm Guitar/Clean Vocals)
Franck is currently seeing massive success with his solo project, Bilmuri.
New Music: He is set to release a new album titled KINDA HARD on April 10, 2026.
Touring: He is embarking on the "Kinda Hard World Tour" in 2026, which includes a North American leg in the spring and a UK/European leg in June.
3.
Caleb Shomo (Keyboards/Programming)
Shomo continues to front Beartooth, which has become a staple of the rock and metalcore scene.
New Single: In February 2026, the band released a new single called "Free," their first under Fearless Records. Shomo described the song as the start of a "next chapter" for both his music and personal life
Current Tour: Beartooth is currently on a high-profile 2026 North American tour supporting Bad Omens.
4.
Andrew Wetzel (Drums)
Wetzel remains the primary torchbearer for the Attack Attack! name.
The Band Today: He currently leads a revamped version of the band. In 2025 and early 2026, Wetzel leaned into a "radical transformation" for the group, even teasing a shift toward "country-core" with the single "Dance!" * Upcoming Album: A second self-titled album, Self Titled II, is slated for release later in 2026.
5.
Andrew Whiting (Lead Guitar)
Whiting is no longer a member of Attack Attack!. Reports from early 2024 indicated that he and the band had parted ways. While he released a playthrough for the song "Dark Waves" in 2023, he has been absent from the band's official lineups and press photos since the start of 2024. He has largely maintained a low profile since his departure.
6.
John Holgado (Bass)
Holgado has been retired from the music industry for over a decade. He officially left Attack Attack! in late 2012, citing a desire to focus on his mental health and personal life. He has not returned to a public musical role since his departure.
