SIXTH WONDER SHARE HIGH VELOCITY NEW SINGLE ‘MISSILE’

SINGLE REVIEW | SIXTH WONDER – MISSILE by Anne Kelly

Making their grand 2026 entrance, Glasgow’s trio Sixth Wonder has officially returned with their latest single, ‘Missile‘. Blending the technical precision of djent with a cinematic intensity, the band has crafted a deep seated listening experience that showcases the band at their best yet.

Made up of Rebekah Kirk (Vocals), Nathan McDowall (Guitar), and Dylan McVey (Guitar), it’s been a whirlwind for Sixth Wonder since the release of their debut EP Prologue last summer. Gaining support from the likes of KERRANG! and claiming Rock Track of the Week with BBC Radio 1 Introducing, the band topped off 2025 by being crowned Best Metal at Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA’s) for the second time.

Opening with a synth-led mystique, Rebekah’s velvety, hedonistic vocals soon emerge to lock in your undivided attention. Following a brief “calm before the storm” moment, the guitars erupt at the 45-second mark, fuelled by Nathan and Dylan’s razor-sharp synchronization. They balance the energy of technical metal with delicate texture, ensuring the track never loses its melodic heart despite the breakneck pace. While Rebekah’s vocals often take centre stage, the sheer kinetic power of the rhythm section on ‘Missile’ cannot be understated; the drums act as a weapon, driving the track forward with an urgency that reflects the track’s title.

While the chorus remains dreamy and ambient, the intensity continues to climb, building toward the next verse before the track undergoes another transformation. It arrives in the form of a visceral, guttural vocal shift from Rebekah – a breathtaking moment that highlights her ability to balance ethereal melodies with sheer grit, proving a rare and versatile vocal prowess.

Speaking about its meaning, Kirk shares that:

“’Missile’ is about chasing a high, yet at the same time understanding that the feeling is fleeting and you are numb underneath. It speaks on momentary euphoria that can succumb to being dead behind the eyes, seeking the next ‘thing to do’ and never being satisfied with what is in front of you.”

True to its name, ‘Missile‘ delivers an energy that mirrors its title, trapping the listener in a euphoric, high-velocity atmosphere for its four-minute duration. It is an entirely immersive experience and I can only imagine the sheer physical intensity of witnessing ‘Missile’ performed live on stage.

‘Missile’ is out now and you can expect a just as immersive music video to drop very soon.

See Sixth Wonder live when they support THE HARA on their Scottish dates next month – ticket info here.