Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Fighter V - Deja Vu (2026) is the third studio album by the Swiss melodic rock band Fighter V, released on April 10, 2026 by Frontiers Music. The album marks a new phase in the group's career, which emerged in 2019 with clear influences from melodic hard rock, AOR, and 80s arena rock.
With the title "Deja Vu," the album evokes exactly that feeling of nostalgic familiarity: a return to the golden spirit of stadium rock, but with modern production, renewed energy, and a natural sonic evolution of the band.
"Deja Vu" sounds like a trip down memory lane that pays homage to the classics of the 80s (think bands like Europe, Def Leppard, Journey, or H.E.A.T.), while also sounding fresh and current. The album is described as loaded with soaring melodies, stadium-ready riffs, grandiose choruses, and refined songwriting. It's a vibrant work, full of positive energy, with striking keyboards, melodic guitars, and powerful vocals that invite the listener to sing along from the first listen.
Recorded at Little Creek Studios, the album features vocal production by Ronny Lang, keyboards by Victor Olsson, and contributions from former vocalist Dave Niederberger. Current vocalist Emmo Acar also participated in the production, further enhancing the band's sound.
Fighter V had previously released Fighter (2019) and Heart of the Young (2024). With "Deja Vu," the band signs with Frontiers (a leading label in the genre) and gains a greater boost to reach an international audience. It's a work that consolidates the current lineup and showcases the maturity of the Swiss band in the style they love so much.
In short: Deja Vu is an album for those who miss (or never stopped loving) the melodic rock of the 80s with huge choruses, catchy guitars, and that arena vibe. It's both a tribute to the past and a step forward — a true "déjà vu" that sounds exciting and familiar at the same time. If you enjoy AOR, melodic hard rock, or simply high-quality melodic rock, this album has everything it takes to be one of the highlights of 2026 in the genre.
MEMBERS
Emmo Acar - Vocals
Lobe Valentin - Guitar
Lucien Egloff - Drums
Roman Stalder - Bass
TRACKLIST
1. Raging Heartbeat | 00:00
2. Victory | 03:43
3. Made For A Heartache | 07:27
4. Foolish Heart | 10:43
5. Deja Vu | 15:23
6. Stand By Your Side | 18:47
7. All Your Love | 23:01
8. Hold The Time | 26:39
9. For All This Time | 30:59
10. Break Those Limits | 35:38
11. Victim Of Changes | 38:40
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: facebook.com/fightervofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/fightervofficial
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3LRPFm8vU4FxLLsUQlCVEi
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Fighter V. All rights reserved to The Orchard Music on behalf of Frontiers Music. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#fighterv #hardrock #aor
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Fighter V - Deja Vu (2026) is the third studio album by the Swiss melodic rock band Fighter V, released on April 10, 2026 by Frontiers Music. The album marks a new phase in the group's career, which emerged in 2019 with clear influences from melodic hard rock, AOR, and 80s arena rock.
With the title "Deja Vu," the album evokes exactly that feeling of nostalgic familiarity: a return to the golden spirit of stadium rock, but with modern production, renewed energy, and a natural sonic evolution of the band.
"Deja Vu" sounds like a trip down memory lane that pays homage to the classics of the 80s (think bands like Europe, Def Leppard, Journey, or H.E.A.T.), while also sounding fresh and current. The album is described as loaded with soaring melodies, stadium-ready riffs, grandiose choruses, and refined songwriting. It's a vibrant work, full of positive energy, with striking keyboards, melodic guitars, and powerful vocals that invite the listener to sing along from the first listen.
Recorded at Little Creek Studios, the album features vocal production by Ronny Lang, keyboards by Victor Olsson, and contributions from former vocalist Dave Niederberger. Current vocalist Emmo Acar also participated in the production, further enhancing the band's sound.
Fighter V had previously released Fighter (2019) and Heart of the Young (2024). With "Deja Vu," the band signs with Frontiers (a leading label in the genre) and gains a greater boost to reach an international audience. It's a work that consolidates the current lineup and showcases the maturity of the Swiss band in the style they love so much.
In short: Deja Vu is an album for those who miss (or never stopped loving) the melodic rock of the 80s with huge choruses, catchy guitars, and that arena vibe. It's both a tribute to the past and a step forward — a true "déjà vu" that sounds exciting and familiar at the same time. If you enjoy AOR, melodic hard rock, or simply high-quality melodic rock, this album has everything it takes to be one of the highlights of 2026 in the genre.
MEMBERS
Emmo Acar - Vocals
Lobe Valentin - Guitar
Lucien Egloff - Drums
Roman Stalder - Bass
TRACKLIST
1. Raging Heartbeat | 00:00
2. Victory | 03:43
3. Made For A Heartache | 07:27
4. Foolish Heart | 10:43
5. Deja Vu | 15:23
6. Stand By Your Side | 18:47
7. All Your Love | 23:01
8. Hold The Time | 26:39
9. For All This Time | 30:59
10. Break Those Limits | 35:38
11. Victim Of Changes | 38:40
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: facebook.com/fightervofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/fightervofficial
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3LRPFm8vU4FxLLsUQlCVEi
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Fighter V. All rights reserved to The Orchard Music on behalf of Frontiers Music. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#fighterv #hardrock #aor
⚡️PROMOTION - Promote new independent bands or the publication of albums that have already been released in previous years that deserve to be highlighted. 🔇Please let me know by commenting the video if you're seen in the video or own the copyright and don't like my promotion! Ofcourse I'll pull down the video if you ask! It's all done for the love of your music!
