Lady Gaga made a triumphant return to the music scene on March 7, 2025, with her seventh studio album, 'Mayhem'.

Early tastes of the album, through tracks like "Disease" and "Abracadabra," signaled this return to form. Critics and fans alike have praised the album's infectious energy and its ability to capture the spirit of Gaga's earlier work while injecting it with a fresh, modern sensibility. "Abracadabra," in particular, has resonated strongly, with some noting its lyrical echoes of Gaga's 2009 hit, "Bad Romance."

"Mayhem" isn't simply a nostalgic throwback. Instead, it reinvents Gaga's signature sound, drawing from her expansive musical library and embracing a kaleidoscopic approach. The album explores themes of chaos and transformation, celebrating music's power to unite, provoke, and heal. Gaga herself described the creative process as "reassembling a shattered mirror," creating something beautiful and whole in a new way.

The album's tracklist showcases this versatility, blending electro-pop anthems with moments of raw emotion and introspection. Some standout tracks include:

1. Disease
2. Abracadabra
3. Garden of Eden
4. Perfect Celebrity
5. Vanish Into You
6. Killah (feat. Gesaffelstein)
7. Zombieboy
8. LoveDrug
9. How Bad Do U Want Me
10. Don't Call Tonight
11. Shadow of a Man
12. The Beast
13. Blade of Grass
14. Die With a Smile (feat. Bruno Mars)

"Mayhem" was met with commercial success, going straight to Number 1 in the UK charts in its first week and spending a further six weeks in the Top 10. It has also been certified Gold in the UK, with 100,000 British sales.

The album's release has been further amplified by speculation and confirmation of a major world tour, "The Mayhem Ball,". which started on July 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. The tour, which includes multiple dates in London and Manchester in September and October 2025, is set to be a spectacle of electrifying theatrics and raw emotion, showcasing Gaga's evolution as an artist. The setlist balances tracks from "Mayhem," like "Disease" and "Abracadabra," with classic hits, taking fans on a journey through Gaga's career.

"Mayhem" stands as a testament to Lady Gaga's enduring influence and her ability to reinvent herself while staying true to her artistic vision. It solidifies her position as a pop icon who continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.