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[February 18th, 2026] Britain’s biggest Rock star and GRAMMY® Award-winner, Yungblud, has officially announced the long-awaited second installment of his formidable concept album, Idols. The album is set for digital release on 20th February 2026 via Island Records/Locomotion and features six new songs alongside the Yungblud and The Smashing Pumpkins version of the Grammy Award-nominated track, ‘Zombie’.
Following the immense success of the album’s predecessor, the 28-year-old has also revealed the title of the record’s lead single, ‘Suburban Requiem’, out on Friday alongside a visualiser.
Speaking on the evolution of the project, Yungblud shared:
“This is it. The second chapter of the Idols story. Part 1 was a journey that helped me reclaim my identity from the darkest position I’ve ever been in my life. Part 2 is about realising that I am alive, that I am real, that this journey that I’ve been on didn’t kill me. It’s about realising that you can feel invincible when you actually feel yourself. It’s about comprehending that my heart is beating and that my lungs are filling up with air.”
Alongside the album’s digital release, available for pre-order and releasing later this year, the physical collection includes a Yungblud store-exclusive ‘Idols (Complete)’ 180g 2LP audiophile vinyl and CD, both featuring all 19 tracks from ‘Idols’ and ‘Idols II’, as well as a silver transparent ‘Idols II’ vinyl with new cover artwork.
A Landmark Era for British Rock
The album’s forebear, Idols, arrived in June 2025, securing Yungblud’s third consecutive UK Number One album. It received critical acclaim from across the press:
Kerrang!: “It’s Yungblud like you’ve never heard him before.”
The Telegraph: “A record that spans big, soaring melodies, angsty pop-rock ballads and even the gutsy theatrics of Queen”
Daily Star: “His voice sounds refreshingly raw and emotional.”
This announcement follows a historic run for the Yorkshire-born artist. In November 2025, Yungblud secured his fourth UK Number One album, and his second of the year, with One More Time, a collaboration with Aerosmith. The release marked Aerosmith’s first-ever UK Number One album.
Grammy History and 2026 UK Tour
Earlier this month, Yungblud’s global impact was recognised at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles where he was awarded ‘Best Rock Performance’ for his stunning rendition of ‘Changes’ at Villa Park for Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert, alongside Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman and II.
With three nominations (Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Album) he has become the first British artist in history to earn three nominations in the rock categories in a single year.
Fans won’t have to wait long to hear the new material live. In April, Yungblud begins his sold-out UK arena tour, culminating in a massive headline show at The O2 Arena, London on 24 April 2026.
IDOLS TRACKLISTING:
Hello Heaven, Hello
Idols Pt. 1
Lovesick Lullaby
Zombie
The Greatest Parade
Change
Monday Murder
Ghosts
Fire
War
Idols Pt. II
Supermoon
I Need You (To Make The World Seem Fine)**
The Postman**
Zombie (feat. The Smashing Pumpkins)**
Time**
War Part II**
Blueberry Hill**
Suburban Requiem**
**NEW TRACKS
ABOUT YUNGBLUD
Yungblud is cemented as one of the world’s key musical voices of his generation, blending influences from Rock and Punk to monumental effect. His arena-filling performances have established him as one of the world’s most electrifying musical exports. He has received several accolades, including the MTV EMA’s and the O2 Silver Clef Award for Best Live Act. Known for his high-octane stage presence and boundary-pushing lyrics, Yungblud continues to challenge conventions while inspiring fans worldwide with messages of authenticity and acceptance. Recently, Yungblud expanded his influence by debuting his own curated festival, Bludfest, and releasing his first book, the instant No. 1 Sunday Times Best Seller, You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy.
Born in Yorkshire, England, the 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and performer first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. Following the release of his self-titled EP and his full-length debut, 21st Century Liability (2018), his subsequent three albums, Weird! (2020), Yungblud (2022), and IDOLS (2025), all debuted at No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart. His lyrics have resonated with millions around the world, earning him meteoric success. He has since accumulated tens of millions of followers, 8 billion streams, and sold over 3 million albums and 1 million concert tickets.
The year 2026 marked a historic milestone in his career as he became the first British artist to receive three Grammy nominations in the rock categories in a single year (Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance). He ultimately secured his first Grammy win for his powerful rendition of “Changes,” a tribute to his mentor Ozzy Osbourne. Currently, Yungblud is storming through his sold-out IDOLS World Tour, bringing his chart-topping latest album to life for massive crowds across the globe.
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