Dark Matter is the upcoming fourth studio album from American metalcore band The Word Alive. It will be released on March 18, 2016. The album's lead single, Trapped, was released on January 8. Of the album, frontman Telle Smith has stated, "Dark Matter is the result of our most in-depth writing and recording sessions we’ve done, and is something we consider to be our most dynamic and expansive album to date. This record completely defines and expresses who we are, and where we are going, taking the listener to the darkest and most honest places our band has dared to venture."