Michael Monroe to release new album ‘Outerstellar’ on Feb. 20, hear single ‘Rockin’ Horse’ now

Finnish rock singer Michael Monroe will release his 12th solo studio album, “Outerstellar,” on Feb. 20, 2026, via Silver Lining Music. Pre-order the album here, and watch the video for the first single, “Rockin’ Horse,” below.

 “Rockin’ Horse is a cool, rockin’ song that we made a great fun video for with the fantastic director Leigh Brooks,” Monroe said. “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 makeup(!). Great fun and good times. Hope you enjoy it!”

“Outerstellar” will be available on vinyl, CD Digipak, digital download, streaming and special D2C bundles.

“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

In support of the release of “Outerstellar,” Monroe will embark on a U.K. co-headline tour with Buckcherry, kicking off in Southampton on Feb. 24. For tickets and more information, visit michaelmonroe.com.

Tour dates:

24 Nov Rock Beyond Rock Vol. 2, Osaka (JP)
25 Nov EX THEATER ROPPONGI, Minato City (JP)

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)
3-7 Apr Underground Garage Cruise, Miami (US) to Cozumel (MX)

Band lineup:

Michael Monroe – Lead vocals, Harmonica
Steve Conte – Guitars, Vocals
Rich Jones – Guitars, Vocals
Karl Rockfist – Drums
Sami Yaffa – Bass, Vocals

Monroe rose to fame in the early to mid-1980s as the frontman of Hanoi Rocks. He began his solo career with the release of the 1987 album “Nights Are So Long.” “Regicide” follows the 2022 album “I Live Too Fast to Die Young!”