Surprises are rare and wonderful. When music decides to just show up and strut and rock and roll and stomp with swagger, swing and raw energy all over you, that’s the rarest surprise and Michael Monroe does not disappoint with his brand new studio album, “Outerstellar”, set for release via Silver Lining Music on February 20th, 2026.
The first video and single taken from “Outerstellar”, “Rockin’ Horse” is out now and can be watched below – video by Leigh Brooks.
“‘Rockin’ Horse’ is a cool, rockin’ song that we made a great fun video for with the fantastic director Leigh Brooks”, comments Michael Monroe. “We got into different characters on the so called ‘Waking Up With Michael Monroe’ TV morning show with me as the host. And it’s the first time ever you can see me without make up(!). Great fun and good times. Hope you enjoy it”!
“What ‘genre’ is Michael Monroe”? Oh, go and throw yourself back into the shoebox you restrict yourself to if you need a genre… How about ‘sweet smelling leathery sweat wrapped in one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll voices?’ How about ‘harmonies and vibes swimming in silk scarves and lounging on a beaten sofa in leather pants, with the AM hours alive and the melodies so, so intoxicating’? And how about ‘attitude! Which screams carefree not carelessness, confidence not arrogance, a cocksure sense of self-bathed in the sheer joy of playing the religious experience of real rock ‘n’ roll’.
From loud crashing guitars to harmonicas, to gorgeous acoustic moments, you’ll sing, you’ll dance, you’ll shiver, you’ll shake, and you’ll smell this wonderful exhilarating record in all its weathered biker jacket incense-coated glory and you’ll also realize that whatever the hell is going on in the world right now, when you put this album on, it’s an instant escape to carefree days and an emancipation from worries, fears and woes.
It is EXACTLY what rock ‘n’ roll in its truest sense is meant to be, and Michael Monroe is handing you permission to get lost in the love of it. In fact, just stop reading this, get off your “Rockin’ Horse” and go see Michael Monroe on tour at your first opportunity!
“Outerstellar” will be available on Limited Edition 12″ White Viny, 12″ Turquoise Vinyl, 12″ Black Vinyl, CD Digipak, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles. Available to pre-order here.
Tracklist:
1. Rockin’ Horse
2. Shinola
3. Black Cadillac
4. When the Apocalypse Comes
5. Painless
6. Newtro Bombs
7. Disconnected
8. Precious
9. Pushin’ Me Back
10. Glitter & Dust
11. Rode to Ruin
12. One More Sunrise
In support of the release of “Outerstellar”, Michael Monroe and band will embark on a UK co-headline tour with Buckcherry, kicking off in Southampton on February 24th. Get tickets here.
Japan Shows 2025:
24 Nov Rock Beyond Rock Vol. 2, Osaka (JP)
25 Nov EX THEATER ROPPONGI, Minato City (JP)
UK Tour Dates 2026:
24 Feb The 1865, Southampton (UK)
25 Feb O2 Ritz, Manchester (UK)
27 Feb KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (UK)
28 Feb Northumbria Institute, Newcastle (UK)
1 Mar SWG3, Glagsgow (UK)
3 Mar Tramshed, Cardiff (UK)
4 Mar The Foundry, Torquay (UK)
6 Mar Rock City, Nottingham (UK)
7 Mar O2 Forum, London (UK)
8 Mar Chalk, Brighton (UK)
Garage Cruise 2026:
3-7 Apr Underground Garage Cruise, Miami (US) to Cozumel (MX)
Line-up:
Michael Monroe – Lead vocals, Harmonica
Steve Conte – Guitars, Vocals Rich Jones – Guitars, Vocals
Karl Rockfist – Drums
Sami Yaffa – Bass, Vocals
Weblinks:
michaelmonroe.com
www.facebook.com/michaelmonroeofficial
