Multi-million streaming, UK-based collective PRESIDENT continue to exist at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere. Launching in 2025 and operating under the cloak of minimalism and anonymity, PRESIDENT have been cultivating intrigue with each single and live performance. Refusing to conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity, PRESIDENT prioritise intent over image. Now, PRESIDENT has unveiled the lyric video for new single “MERCY,” which arrives at the close of their massive U.S. tour supporting Bad Omens. “MERCY” is all about perfectly executed dynamics — mixing memorable melodies and heavier-than-granite riffs with gritty breakdowns. The result is another unforgettable anthem. Watch it here. 
About the song, the President says, “Throughout history, religion has been tied to profound division and loss. This song is a reflection on that reality, and a way for me to come to terms with what it means on a human level.” “MERCY” follows “ANGEL WINGS,” which arrived in February. Watch the video here. The song was tipped by Rock Sound as “a blend of bubbling synths, spine-tingling melodies and crushing riffs,” while Revolver declared that the song “refined their mix of modern metal, pop and electronic music, contorting itself from twitchy programmed beats towards a cavernously djenting boom.” Vice stated that President’s “style is deeply compelling as it’s paired with a refreshingly honest approach to songwriting.” PRESIDENT launched in 2025, operating under the cloak of minimalism and anonymity, cultivating intrigue with every single and performance. Built to exist outside the noise, PRESIDENT are building something that invites deeper investment — designed to be discovered, not sold. PRESIDENT said it best, telling Revolver in a cover feature that “the music industry has elements of fast fashion to it these days. Things just come and go. Everything’s really quick. Everyone’s shouting for attention, and there’s just so much noise, and it just becomes a fucking conveyor belt. [We] wanted to step back and not be a part of that. But if people are interested, and they want to enter into this world, we’ll grab them with open arms.” PRESIDENT will kick off their Spring, sold-out headline run next month before a series of Summer festivals across the EU and UK. Full dates below: CAMPAIGN TRAIL- UK & Ireland Headline shows
12th April 2026 – Academy, Dublin, Ireland SOLD OUT
14th April 2026 – O2 Ritz, Manchester, United Kingdom SOLD OUT
15th April 2026 – SWG3 TV Studio, Glasgow, United Kingdom SOLD OUT
17th April 2026 – Project House, Leeds, United Kingdom SOLD OUT
18th April 2026 – Electric Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom SOLD OUT
20th April 2026 – UEA, Norwich, United Kingdom SOLD OUT
21st April 2026 – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London, United Kingdom SOLD OUT FESTIVAL DATES 2026:
4th April 2026 – Takedown Festival, Guildhall Portsmouth (Headline Festival Debut)
23rd May 2026 – Slam Dunk Hatfield Park, Hatfield
24th May 2026 – Slam Dunk Temple Newsam, Leeds
6th June 2026 – Rock Im Park, Nuremberg, DE
7th June 2026 – Rock am Ring, Nürburgring, DE
11th June 2026 – Greenfield Festival, Interlaken, CH
12th June 2026 – Nova Rock, Nickelsdorf, AT
13th June 2026 – Rock For People, Hradec Kralove, CZ
16th June 2026 – Swiss Life Hall, Hanover, DE – Baby Metal support
18th June 2026 – Graspop, Dessel, BE
19th June 2026 – Hurricane Festival, Scheessel, DE
20th June 2026 – Southside Festival, Neuhausen ob Eck, DE
21st June 2026 – Hellfest, Clisson, FR
24th June 2026 – Tons of Rock, Oslo, NO
25th June 2026 – Copenhell, Copenhagen, DK
27th June 2026 – Provinssi Festival, Seinäjoki, FI
1st July 2026 – Resurrection Festival, Viveiro, ES
4th July 2026 – Eurockéennes, Belfort, FR
10th July 2026 – AMA Festival, Romano D’Ezzelino, IT
1st August 2026 – Wacken Open Air, Wacken, DE
21st August 2026 – Lowlands, Biddinghuizen, NL The debut EP, King of Terrors, was released in Autumn 2025. Listen here SINGLE MERCY IS OUT NOW | 
