SPACE PISTOL RETURN WITH EXPLOSIVE NEW SINGLE ‘SPACE PIRATE’ OUT FRIDAY 17TH April 2026

Alt-rock, grunge, and ADHD-fuelled chaos rockers, Space Pistol have rapidly built a reputation as one of the UK’s loudest, wildest, and most unforgettable live acts. Known for their distortion-drenched sound, colossal riffs, and high-octane delivery, the band’s shows are a full-throttle sensory assault: unpredictable, electrifying, and impossible to ignore. On Friday 17th April, the band present their first single since the 2024 album ‘Leave With Everything’, the single is titled SPACE PIRATE!

Fresh off a relentless run of touring throughout 2024 and 2025, Space Pistol have left a trail of sweat-soaked, exhilarated audiences across the UK. Their victory at Metal to the Masses Northants 2024 cemented their rising status, while their unmistakable stage presence, complete with hot pink boilersuits that ensures they stand out before a single note is played.

Their debut album, Leave With Everything, released in June, quickly made its mark, proving the band are far more than just a live phenomenon…..they are a force to be reckoned with, in HOT PINK BOILER SUITS!

Now, Space Pistol kick off their next chapter with the release of their ferocious new single, “Space Pirate.”, which will be released on Friday 17th April.

A track that perfectly captures the band’s ethos, “Space Pirate” explores the push and pull of escapism. The intoxicating freedom of breaking away from routine and disappearing somewhere warm and weightless, contrasted with the darker reality of running from your problems, others, or even yourself. It lives in that uneasy tension between liberation and avoidance, where the thrill of escape meets the truth that what you’re trying to outrun often follows.

The title itself was born from a moment of chaos and humour, after a shoutout from Jamie Lenman during a live show mistakenly dubbed the band “Space Pirate.” What started as a joke quickly revealed itself as something more fitting, a name close enough to feel familiar, yet off-centre enough to signal evolution. A perfect reflection of the track’s core themes.

As their first release since 2024’s ‘Leave With Everything’, “Space Pirate” signals a bold new era. While their debut showcased a willingness to explore melody, groove, and unexpected textures, this new single is Space Pistol at full force: aggressive, immediate, and unapologetically loud.

‘Space Pirate’ is a statement of intent, a track that kicks the door open and leaves teeth on the floor. At the same time, it pushes the band forward, capturing the raw, chaotic energy fans have come to expect while revealing a sharper, bigger, and more evolved sound. It’s Space Pistol, but amplified.

With their second album set for release in 2026, the band show no signs of slowing down. Fuelled by relentless momentum, sweat, and sheer energy, Space Pistol are on a mission to cement themselves as a mainstay of the UK rock scene.

Music was written and performed by Space Pistol, which consists of Daniel Buckland, Ashley Sainsbury, Thomas Darby. ‘Space Pirate’ was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Dave Draper at The Old Cider Press. Artwork was created by Ashley Sainsbury.

Space Pistol have a full touring schedule for Spring and Summer of 2026 appearing at the following: 9 APR, SIGNATURE BREW, HAGGERSTON | 12 APR, DORSET DOOMSDAY, BOURNEMOUTH | 18 APR, LEO’S RED LION, GRAVESEND | 21 APR, FULFORDS ARMS, YORK | 22 APR, CORPORATION, SHEFFIELD | 23 APR, LIQUID LIGHT BREWERY, NOTTINGHAM | 24 APR, CRUAFRUD ARMS, MILTON KEYNES | 26 APR, CROFTERS RIGHTS, BRISTOL | 2 MAY, FFLI STOCK, PONTYPOOL | 10 MAY, SUBSIDE, BIRMINGHAM | 14 JUNE, MIST ROLLING INN, NOTTINGHAM | 1 AUG, BAD DAYS FEST, CHELMSFORD | 7 AUG, ARCHES, COVENTRY | 15 AUG, ALMA INN, BOLTON

Space Pistol are for fans of Queens Of The Stone Age, Biffy Clyro, System Of A Down and Reuben