South Wales rockers King Kraken have unleashed their storming new single “Call To War”, and it’s a riff-riddled, power-packed assault on the senses. Picking up right where they left off with last April’s March of the Gods, the band is back with more focus, grit, and determination than ever before.
Inspired by the H.G. Wells sci-fi classic The War of the Worlds, “Call To War” is a blistering track that charges forward at full throttle. With thunderous riffs, pounding rhythms, and gritty yet melodic vocals from Mark Donoghue, the song captures the drama of humanity’s fight for survival. It’s a cinematic, ferocious anthem designed to be the soundtrack to your spring.
Recorded at Long Wave Recording Studios in Cardiff and produced by the legendary Romesh Dodangoda, the single marks the start of a massive 2026 for the quartet. They’ve already built a formidable reputation on the live circuit at festivals like Bloodstock and Stonedead, and they’re not slowing down. We caught up with the guys a while back to chat about their journey to the big stages – read the full interview here.
King Kraken are currently heading out on a UK tour alongside Fury, with a summer full of festival slots including Steelhouse and Chepstow Castle. This is your call to arms – don’t miss them.
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Catch them live at the following dates:
- 24 Apr: Wolverhampton – KK’s Steel Mill
- 25 Apr: Crumlin – The Patriot
- 3 May: Powys – The Star Inn, Dylife
- 8 May: Preston – The Ferret
- 9 May: Glasgow – Ivory Blacks
- 15 May: Gravesend – Leo’s
- 16 May: Witney – Studio Se7en
- 30 May: Lincolnshire – Call Of The Wild Festival
- 4 Jul: Oldham – SOS Fest XVII
- 24 Jul: Ebbw Vale – Steelhouse Festival
- 25 Jul: Worthing – Hammerdown Festival
- 22 Aug: Chepstow – Chepstow Castle
- 5 Sep: Coventry – Hella Rock Festival
- 9 Oct: Crumlin – Reddog 1, The Patriot
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