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Michael Monroe – announces new album ‘Outerstellar’ new single ‘Rockin’ Horse’ out now

Surprises are rare and wonderful. When music decides to just show up, strut, rock and roll, stomp with swagger and swing 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 you can watch the video directed 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!
 
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. Full dates are listed below and for tickets visit: michaelmonroe.com

MICHAEL MONROE & BUCKCHERRY UK TOUR DATES 2026
Feb 24th – Southampton, The 1865
Feb 25th – Manchester, O2 Ritz
Feb 27th – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill
Feb 28th – Newcastle, Northumbria Institute
Mar 1st – Glasgow, SWG3
Mar 3rd – Cardiff, Tramshed
Mar 4th – Torquay, The Foundry
Mar 6th – Nottingham, Rock City
Mar 7th – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
Mar 8th – Brighton, Chalk

OUTERSTELLAR TRACK LISTING
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
 
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 now via – https://lnk.to/MichaelMonroeOuters

Ian Mc Donnell

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