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=== 2020–present: Napalm Records, ''Babalon'', and current ventures === In October 2020, Andrew W.K. signed with [[Wikipedia:Napalm Records|Napalm Records]] and announced that he was working on a new album.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 14, 2020|first=Chad|last=Childers|title=Andrew W.K. Signs to a Metal Label|url=https://loudwire.com/andrew-w-k-signs-napalm-records/|access-date=February 16, 2021|website=Loudwire}}</ref> The lead single "Babalon" was released on February 17, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 2, 2021|title=News: Andrew W.K. Drops New Single "Babalon" Available for Pre-Order Now|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/news-andrew-w-k-drops-new-single-babalon-available-for-pre-order-now/|access-date=February 16, 2021|website=New Noise Magazine}}</ref> "Babalon" was announced via a Napalm Records press release and made available for limited pre-order on the Napalm Records and Andrew W.K. stores as a 7" vinyl with the instrumental B-Side "The Party Gods".<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Babalon – Andrew WK|url=https://babalon.napalmrecords.com/|access-date=2021-02-16|language=de-DE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title="Babalon" 7" Single (Autographed Vinyl)|url=https://andrewwk.com/store/BABALON-Single-Autographed-Vinyl-7"-PRE-ORDER-p290857671|access-date=2021-02-16}}</ref> The release, limited to 393 copies, marked a departure from Andrew W.K.'s traditionally positive and uplifting themes, and features "swinging drums and a sinister guitar riff opening the track's hellish gates."<ref name=":0" /> On May 6, 2021, Andrew W.K. announced that his sixth studio album, ''[[God Is Partying]]'', was to be released on September 10, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|last=Yoo|first=Noah|title=Andrew W.K. Announces New Album God Is Partying, Shares New Song "I'm in Heaven"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/andrew-wk-announces-new-album-god-is-partying-shares-new-song-im-in-heaven-watch-the-video/|access-date=May 12, 2021|website=Pitchfork|date=May 6, 2021}}</ref> Co-produced by long-time recording partner Ted Young, the nine-track album features W.K. performing all instruments.<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrew W.K. Announces New Album 'God Is Partying,' Confirms He's Dating Kat Dennings|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/andrew_w_k_announces_new_album_god_is_partying_confirms_hes_dating_kat_dennings|access-date=May 6, 2021|website=exclaim.ca}}</ref> The announcement was accompanied by the release of a new single, "I'm in Heaven".<ref>{{cite web|title=ANDREW W.K. - I'm In Heaven (Official Video) {{!}} Napalm Records|website = [[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj8C7hKpBNA|access-date=May 12, 2021}}</ref> On July 14, 2021, the video for "Everybody Sins" was released and features an appearance by [[Wikipedia:Kat Dennings|Kat Dennings]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 14, 2021|first=Philip |last=Trapp|title=Andrew W.K. + Kat Dennings Get Close in Rocker's 'Everybody Sins' Video|url=https://loudwire.com/andrew-wk-everybody-sins-music-video-kat-dennings/|access-date=July 14, 2021|website=[[Wikipedia:Loudwire|Loudwire]]}}</ref> In September 2021, the album ''[[God Is Partying]]'' was released alongside the single "Stay True To Your Heart".<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 10, 2021|title=Andrew W.K. – 'God Is Partying' review: his dedication to the cause remains undimmed|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/andrew-w-k-god-is-partying-review-3042612|access-date=September 14, 2021|website=[[Wikipedia:NME|NME]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=September 9, 2021|title=ANDREW W.K. Unveils New Single 'Stay True To Your Heart'|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/andrew-w-k-unveils-new-single-stay-true-to-your-heart/|access-date=September 14, 2021|website=blabbermouth.net}}</ref> Shortly after the release of the album, W.K. delayed upcoming shows and deleted his website and social media pages with no explanation, his label also remaining quiet on what was happening.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 6, 2021|title=Andrew W.K. Has Deleted All of His Social Media Accounts|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2021/10/06/andrew-w-k-has-deleted-all-of-his-social-media-accounts/|access-date=December 2, 2021|website=[[Wikipedia:MetalSucks|MetalSucks]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Andrew W.K. postpones tour, and deletes all social media accounts|url=https://www.klbjfm.com/rock-daypop/andrew-w-k-postpones-tour-and-deletes-all-social-media-accounts/|access-date=December 2, 2021|website=KLBJ - Austin, TX}}</ref>
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