HIGHWAY's Return Louder Than Ever w/ New Album "Last Call for Rock’N’Roll" and Heart‑Wrenching Video “Mayday”
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France’s high‑voltage hard rockers HIGHWAY proudly announce that their long‑awaited sixth studio album, "Last Call for Rock N Roll," is officially out now as of April 24th 2026, via label Rock City Music, and its release is accompanied by their brand‑new video for the deeply emotional single “Mayday.”
After the acoustic detour of The Journey (2022), HIGHWAY are back in full electric force, revved up, re-energised, and ready to reclaim their place among Europe’s new wave of classic hard rock.
In stark contrast to the album’s high‑octane anthems, “Mayday” strips everything down to voice and guitar, echoing the intimacy of Simon & Garfunkel. The track is a raw, vulnerable tribute to the passing of a loved one, written as a cathartic scream of pain, love, and memory. It’s not a power ballad. It’s a moment of truth.
The accompanying video amplifies the song’s emotional weight, offering fans a rare glimpse into the personal experiences that shaped the album’s lyrical core.
"Last Call for Rock N Roll" is a rallying cry for a world in chaos, twelve brand‑new tracks that fuse power, melody, and emotion with the timeless spirit of classic hard rock. Produced and mixed by Brett Caldas‑Lima (Ayreon, Devin Townsend, Megadeth), the album was meticulously crafted over four months at Tower Studio to achieve a sound that is rich, organic, and explosively dynamic.
From the electrifying opener “Last Call (For Rock N’ Roll)” to the arena‑ready “Hi‑Way,” the swagger of “¡Bang Bang!”, and the AC/DC‑inspired punch of “D.K/D.C”, the album showcases the full spectrum of HIGHWAY’s identity, authentic, melodic, passionate, and fiercely alive.
The album also marks a turning point for HIGHWAY with the arrival of two new members, Cerise Pouillard (bass), known from the acclaimed AC/DC tribute Ladies Ballbreaker and Florian Arnaud (guitar), a powerhouse musician who completes the long‑awaited return of twin guitars. Both contribute backing vocals, elevating the band’s signature harmonies to new heights.
“With this lineup, the live sound is going to be massive. Big vocals, big energy, big production. You’re not ready,” adds guitarist Ben Chambert.
Formed in 1999 by brothers Ben and Romain Chambert after being “thunderstruck” by AC/DC’s Live at Donington, HIGHWAY have spent more than two decades refining its craft. With over 500 shows across Europe, support slots for Michael Schenker Group, Gotthard, Jeff Scott Soto, Kissin’ Dynamite, Nashville Pussy, and more, and a growing reputation, the band has become a defining force in Europe’s modern classic hard rock revival.
“This is our most personal, emotional, and mature record. We took the time we never had before, and we’re incredibly proud of every detail,” adds Ben.
Exploring themes of love, loss, resilience, nostalgia, and the pursuit of freedom. "Last Call for Rock’N’Roll" blends the band’s roots, AC/DC, Queen, Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses, with their own melodic identity and modern production.
"Last Call for Rock’N’Roll" is now available via the label Rock City Music, with physical distribution
by FTF-Music and digitally from Virgin Music.
CD Digipack and exclusive collector LP at https://highwayshop.sumupstore.com/
Add to your Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/album/1njIM62jUDeg4Td3iGSBHq
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