Victorious Anthem for the Mind: Josiah Queen Declares War on “demons”
Christian music’s breakout star Josiah Queen has returned with a battle cry for 2026, releasing the powerful new single “demons” today via Capitol Records/CCMG. The song, an anthemic declaration of spiritual victory, crescendos on a triumphant chorus: “Fear ain’t gotta home here up inside my mind / Darkness has to leave up in this light.” Crafted with his trusted Billboard Hot 100 team—songwriter-producer John Michael Howell, Zac Lawson, and Hillsong UNITED’s Dylan Thomas—the track arrives as Queen’s most anticipated release yet, with pre-release teasers amassing over 11 million views and inspiring more than 1,200 TikTok creations. The artist reveals the song’s deeply personal origins: “This song came from a real battle in my mind and the reminder that I don’t fight alone,” Queen explains. “When I prayed, God didn’t just hear me – He answered.” An official, cinematic video directed by Brady Pettee visualizes the struggle, depicting Queen stranded in the snow and surrendering a beloved possession to a purifying flame.
This solo release marks Queen’s first since his acclaimed 2025 album Mt. Zion, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart and crossed into Top 5 Americana/Folk and Top 15 Rock & Alternative territories. The single builds on the meteoric success of “Dusty Bibles,” Queen’s first entry onto the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, which was recently certified Gold by the RIAA in under six months. With “demons,” Josiah Queen transforms a personal mental and spiritual struggle into a resonant, communal anthem, solidifying his trajectory as a defining voice who meets cultural momentum with unwavering faith.
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