Legendary British rock outfit Atomic Rooster return with a brand new album, Circle The Sun, their first full collection of studio recordings in over 40 years, due from Esoteric Antenna as of 10th October.
Led by the formidable lineup of Steve ‘Boltz’ Bolton (guitar/vocals), a Rooster veteran from the Made in England era, Adrian Gautrey (keyboards/vocals), Shugg Millidge (bass), and Paul Everett (drums), the band is said bring renewed energy and purpose, honouring the spirit of Vincent Crane while forging forward into fresh sonic territory on the record.
Emerging from the shadows with ten brand new tracks, Circle The Sun marks a monumental return for a band whose influence helped shape the landscape of early 70s hard rock and progressive metal. Rich in atmosphere and attitude, the album draws on Atomic Rooster’s signature blend of thunderous guitar riffs, brooding Hammond organ, and complex rhythmic interplay — Updated for a new era.
Highlights include the soaring urgency of ‘Fly Or Die’, swaggering title track ‘Circle The Sun’, and the bluesy, defiant ‘Rebel Devil’. Fans of the band’s proto-metal classic Death Walks Behind You will find much to love, while newcomers will be struck by the album’s dark, modern edge.
The album’s full track listing is: ‘Fly Or Die’, ‘Circle The Sun’, ‘Never 2 Lose’, ‘Follow Me’, ‘Rebel Devil’, ‘No More’, ‘Pillow’Last Night’, ‘First Impression’ and ‘Blow That Mind’.
With live concerts across the UK and Europe planned to coincide with the release, Atomic Rooster’s resurgence is not just a return — it’s a rebirth.
ATOMIC ROOSTER UK TOUR DATES 2026
19 Feb – Flowerpot, Derby
20 Feb – The Bungalow, Paisley
21 Feb – Backstage, Kinross
22 Feb – B.M.A.C, Barnoldswick
23 Feb – Half Moon, London
24 Feb – Speedway, Folkestone
26 Feb – Waterloo, Blackpool
27 Feb – Wrecking Ball, Hull
01 Mar – The Cavern Club, Liverpool
25 Mar – Greystones, Sheffield
26 Mar – Cluny 2, Newcastle
