Lady Gaga Reveals Tracklist for New Album ‘Mayhem’

February 20, 2025 | New Music

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Lady Gaga is set to shake up the music world once again with her upcoming album, Mayhem, scheduled to be released on March 7. This highly anticipated seventh studio album promises to return Gaga to her pop roots, a move that has been welcomed eagerly by her long-time fans. The album features several already successful singles including “Die With a Smile,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Disease,” and “Abracadabra.” Additionally, the album will have guest appearances, notably from the French electronic music star Gesaffelstein on the track “Killah.” The pop legend's album is due out March 7, highlighting a significant date for music enthusiasts around the globe.

The tracklist for Mayhem includes a total of 14 songs, with titles that evoke curiosity and excitement such as “Garden of Eden,” “Perfect Celebrity,” “Zombieboy,” and “Shadow of a Man.” Gaga has also surprised fans with two bonus tracks, “Kill for Love” and “Can’t Stop the High,” although the formats for these bonus tracks remain undisclosed. In terms of creative direction, Gaga describes the album as a newfound exploration of the chaos of life, marked by moments of both struggle and beauty, a concept she beautifully encapsulated by likening it to “reassembling a shattered mirror.” The album is not just a collection of songs, but a journey through Gaga's artistic process and experiences.

Lady Gaga's promotional campaign for Mayhem has been nothing short of dynamic. In addition to releasing singles and the tracklist progressively, she has engaged fans through interactive experiences on her website. Here, snippets of lyrics from unreleased tracks appear as users draw letters across the screen, effectively pulling them into the narrative of the album itself. Gaga's promotional efforts have also reached social media platforms, offering teasers and song snippets that have created a buzz and deepened fan engagement.

Adding to the excitement surrounding the album's release, Gaga has confirmed that she will be hosting and performing on the March 8 episode of Saturday Night Live. This appearance not only marks a celebration of the album's release but also her broader cultural influence, as she takes over one of television's most iconic stages. Alongside her engagement in music, Gaga continues to captivate with her performances and ventures into acting, as seen in her casting for significant roles like appearing in the second season of Wednesday.

While previous releases ventured into different musical styles, with Mayhem, Gaga emphasizes a return to the pop music that solidified her place in the industry. She reflects on her start and the early influences that continue to shape her music, suggesting that this album is both a look back and a step forward, marking another defining moment in the ever-evolving journey of Lady Gaga.