After more than three decades of crafting Milwaukee’s darkest soundscapes, Lockjaw proves they still have plenty of venom left to inject. The industrial goth rock stalwarts have dropped “Paranoid,” a relentless new single that clocks in at just under three minutes but leaves a lasting bruise.

True to their legacy, “Paranoid” is a high-energy assault that doesn’t rely on danceability to get under your skin—it burrows there instead. The track pulses with an urgent, driving pace, layered with moody minor-key atmospherics and an almost entirely instrumental approach that lets the textures do the talking. There’s a cold, mechanical precision to the production, yet it breathes with a raw, live energy that only comes from a band that’s logged serious miles on the road.

Active since 1994, Lockjaw has earned a reputation as one of Milwaukee’s most enduring underground acts. They’ve been championed by the Shepherd Express for their evolution as purveyors of “Dark Music from Milwaukee’s Lockjaw” and have built a loyal following through relentless touring and a catalog that refuses to soften with age.

“Paranoid” is out now as a standalone single. Stream it and let the anxiety wash over you.