[photo credit: Ole Martin Wold]
Following the release of their critically-acclaimed, twelfth studio album Leo Rising, Canada’s DANKO JONES continue their roaring celebrations with the launch of the new music video for “I Love It Louder” and unveil dates for the “Rising Tour 2026”. Released through PERCEPTION – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music and Sonic Unyon (Canada)!, Leo Rising may be their most electrifying and uplifting record yet, and is certain to energize venues across Europe and the UK this fall.
DANKO JONES comments on the forthcoming tour: “We are bursting at the seams to let the world know we are going out on the road this fall to play our songs for you! Our new album, Leo Rising, is just too fun to play live for us to stop, so get your tickets now before they’re all gone (like our last fall tour). See you on the road!!!
And we’re taking out SPLIT DOGS to open up the tour so you know this tour is gonna rule!!!”
Tour Dates:
12.10 · Potsdam (DE) · Waschhaus
13.10 · Nürnberg (DE) · Löwensaal
14.10 · Vienna (AT) · Flex
15.10 · Budapest (HU) · A38
16.10 · Bucharest (RO) · Quantic
17.10 · Sofia (BG) · Pirotska 5 Event Center
19.10 · Cluj (RO)· Form Space
21.10 · Zagreb (HR) · Vintage Industrial Bar
22.10 · Ljubljana (SI) · Kino Siska
23.10 · Salzburg (AT) · Hi Rockhouse
27.10 · Oberhausen (DE) · Turbinenhalle 2
28.10 · Ghent (BE) · Handelsbeurs
29.10 · Frankfurt (DE) · Batschkapp
30.10 · Haarlem (NL) · Patronaat
31.10 · Tilburg (NL) · Next StagE
01.11 · Leeuwarden (NL) · Neusoorn
03.11 · Saarbrücken (DE) · Garage
05.11 · London (UK) · Garage*
07.11 · Manchester (UK) · Rebellion*
* Special guest: LOS PEPES (without SPLIT DOGS)
Produced to perfection by longtime collaborator Eric Ratz, the trio’s new studio offering Leo Rising is a masterclass in sweat-soaked, no-nonsense rock. Packed with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous rhythms, and infectious hooks, the album reaffirms that DANKO JONES are keeping rock alive by doing it better than anyone else.
John Calabrese laid down bass tracks from Finland, Rich Knox flew to Toronto to record drums, and Danko worked with producer Eric Ratz in the same city to capture vocals and guitars. Despite recording separately once again, the band’s chemistry is unmistakable. The result is pure DANKO JONES: tight, loud, and built for the stage.
Stream / Order Leo Rising now at: https://dankojones.rpm.link/leorisingPR
Watch “I Love It Louder” here: https://youtu.be/lK1ya5dZzLc
About DANKO JONES
Every time someone announces the death of rock ‘n’ roll, Canada’s most incendiary power trio roll with the punches and keep rocking with maximum commitment to the cause. DANKO JONES are a three-piece rock ‘n’ roll band from Toronto. They never sleep. They sweat blood. And they are keeping rock alive by doing it better than anyone else.
On duty since 1996, these unstoppable road-hogs have devoted their lives to rousing the people with blistering, no-bullshit, all-action rock. They have rallied a global army of rock-hungry fans, and blown them away with a steady stream of explosive, anthem-packed albums and an absurd number of live shows. From early underground smashes like We Sweat Blood [2003] and Sleep Is The Enemy [2006], to the band’s recent, triumphant triumvirate of A Rock Supreme [2019], Power Trio [2021] and Electric Sounds [2023], DANKO JONES have been a relentless force for rock ‘n’ roll good, both in the studio and on the road. And they have absolutely no intention of stopping.
“You know what? I like the routine of recording, touring, writing, and repeat,” states singer/guitarist, Danko Jones himself. “I can do that till I’m dead! It may sound boring, but it’s so hard for a band to achieve. I don’t take this lightly. Also, it’s a page out of the MOTÖRHEAD handbook so it works! Since Electric Sounds we’ve been touring and touring. We managed to play in Mexico and Greece for the first time, and we even played Prince Edward Island, a province in Canada we’d never been to before. Other than that, it’s been a life of gigs and writing more songs to play more gigs!”
Proving that their time was well-spent, Danko, bassist John Calabrese and drummer Rich Knox have conjured yet another blazing banquet of nourishing rock goodness on their 12th studio record Leo Rising, that is out now on PERCEPTION.
DANKO JONES are:
Danko Jones | vocals, guitars
John Calabrese | bass
Rich Knox | drums
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About PERCEPTION
PERCEPTION is the latest label imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music. Following the successful addition of ROAR, a sub-label dedicated to emerging talents and artists, PERCEPTION is set to provide a strong foundation for regionally and stylistically leading bands with high growth potential.
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. Reigning Phoenix Music’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success.
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