Denmark’s finest AOR export, Boys From Heaven, return with their long-awaited third studio album, “The Wanderer”, set for release on May 22nd, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
To celebrate the announcement, they unveil the first single and official video, “I’ll Wait”, available below.
The band commented: “The first time we played ‘I’ll Wait’ was at the release concert for our previous album, and it was probably one of the songs that the audience went most crazy for, despite never having heard it before. So, it’s exciting to finally have that track produced and released for all fans to enjoy”.
“In a way, it’s a spiritual successor to ‘Sailing On’, which also happened to be the first single off of its parent record. Both tracks embody an almost power-montage-like feeling, and if the opening riff and the synthesizer solo don’t get your heart beating at least 30 BPM faster than your resting pulse, then we don’t know what will”, they added.
Watch the official video for “I’ll Wait” below.
“The Wanderer” marks a significant milestone for Boys From Heaven, as their debut release for Frontiers Music. Known for their unique blend of 80s rock nostalgia and fresh, forward-thinking songwriting, the band continues to carve out their own niche – one that evokes the timeless class of Toto, the smooth sophistication of the L.A. soft rock scene, and their own Scandinavian melodic sensibility.
Produced by frontman Chris Catton together with the band, and mixed and mastered by genre heavyweight Erik Martensson (Eclipse, W.E.T.), this new chapter sees Boys From Heaven refining their sound to its purest form.
The result is an album that shines with lush, almost luxurious arrangements, velvety layers of keys and sax, pristine harmonies, and melodies that stay with you long after the music stops.
The band stated: “Recording the last record ourselves and having Erik Martensson take care of mixing and mastering was a winning combination, so we had no doubt that we wanted to do the same thing with ‘The Wanderer’”.
“With the new album we’ve leaned even harder into that 1980’s synthesizer-driven power rock sound, and our fans can definitely look forward to an album which is high-energy right from the first chord is struck, all the way to when the last note has rung out”, they added. “We can’t wait to share it with you all”!
With special guest contributions from Lucas Szczyrbak (bass) and Michael Catton (background vocals), the album is a true ensemble effort, executed with taste, precision, and emotion. From the first track to the last, the band demonstrates their deep respect for the genre’s legacy while injecting it with rich textures, impeccable songwriting, and a clarity of vision that’s rare in modern melodic rock.
Warm yet vibrant, technical yet deeply human, this album confirms that Boys From Heaven are not just students of AOR – they’re master craftsmen.
Pre-order & pre-save “The Wanderer” here.
Tracklist:
1. I’ll Wait
2. Hotline
3. Hold Your Heart
4. Street Life
5. Say Goodbye
6. How Long
7. Eileen
8. I Will Never Let You Down
9. Time is on Our Side
10. Till the Bitter End
Line-up:
Chris Catton – Lead vocals
Jonas Klintström Larsen – Saxophone
Mads Noyé – Keyboards
Mads Schaumann – Guitar and backing vocals
Søren Viig Mathiesen – Drums
Guests:
Lucas Szczyrbak – Bass
Michael Catton – Background vocals
Weblinks:
boysfromheaven.com
www.facebook.com/boysfromheavenmusic
