Finnish dandy punks Dharma Guns return to the release front with a brand-new hard-hitting single, “King of Action Rock.” The track is the first single from their second album, due out in spring 2026. The band also shot a video for the track, donning their turn-of-the-millennium uniforms once again. The video premiered yesterday on website of the legendary British rock bible Vive Le Rock.
Short, sharp, and unapologetically tongue-in-cheek, “King of Action Rock” races through its sub-two-minute runtime at blistering speed. With a juicy chromatic guitar riff and lyrics that celebrate the irresistible power of action rock, the track captures both the familiar energy and fresh edge of Dharma Guns.
Alongside the new album, Dharma Guns will hit the road again. Their spring release tour will take them all the way to the UK, with dates from Scotland down to London. The band will share the stage with British glam-punk cult hero Steve Vincent (Paradise Alley) for six shows in Finland and UK.
True to their fast-moving career, Dharma Guns haven’t rested on their laurels since releasing their debut album Ex-Generation Superstars just last November.
“We figured the first single should be like a kick in the crotch. With the second one, we can think about shades and nuances—provided the listener has gotten back on their feet,” laughs singer-guitarist Pete.
“Last winter our guitarist Jussi was listening to the Norwegian band The Good The Bad And The Zugly and dreamed of a wah-wah guitar solo. So we gave him a slot to play wah. We tipped our hats to those Norwegian action rockers and crowned ourselves kings,” Pete recalls about the song’s creation.
According to the band, the lyrical world of the upcoming record is darker than on the debut. And while the music is composed with the same palette as before, the color scheme has taken on new, deeper shades.
“Songs are always kind of documents of their time, and this one is a statement too: if the king of action rock ruled the world, the world would be a far more glorious place,” Pete muses.
The King of Action Rock video, as usual, was shot, edited, and directed by drummer Olli Vartiainen.
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Dharma Guns Tour 2026:
30.4 – On the Rocks, Helsinki (FI) w/ Steve Vincent + Plastic Tears
1.5 – Nirvana, Turku (FI) w/ Steve Vincent + support TBA FB event
21.5 – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh (UK) w/ Steve Vincent
22.5 – Trillians, Newcastle (UK) w/ Steve Vincent
23.5 – Gifford Arms, Wolverhampton (UK) w/ Steve Vincent
24.5 – Hope & Anchor, London (UK) w/ Steve Vincent
More tour dates to be announced!
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