Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
More Stereo Crush is the new mini-album (or 8-track EP) from the Swiss hard rock band Gotthard, released on March 13, 2026 by Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). It serves as a direct continuation and complement to the band's previous album, Stereo Crush (2025), which was very well received and considered by many critics to be one of the best works of the post-Steve Lee era.
The album features exactly 8 tracks with a total duration of approximately 28-29 minutes, mixing unreleased material with special versions and extras: 5 completely new tracks recorded during the same Stereo Crush sessions, but which did not make it onto the main album (Right Now, Ride The Wave, Smiling In The Pouring Rain, Snafu, Don’t Miss The Call).
An exciting duet version of Liverpool (one of the highlights of the previous album), now with the special participation of Marc Storace (legendary vocalist of Krokus), singing alongside Nic Maeder. Mayday, which previously existed only as a video, now receives an official audio release. Burning Bridges (Radio Edit), a shorter, more radio-friendly version of the already well-known ballad.
Musically, More Stereo Crush maintains the melodic and powerful DNA of the current Gotthard: classic hard rock with touches of AOR, catchy choruses, striking guitars (Freddy Scherer and Leo Leoni), and the very expressive voice of Nic Maeder. The unreleased tracks bring energy (like the straightforward rocker Right Now and the groove of Ride The Wave), more emotional and atmospheric moments (like Smiling In The Pouring Rain), and show variety to balance the EP.
Initial reviews highlight that the material sounds as strong as the main album, without giving a feeling of "leftovers," and that the duet with Marc Storace in Liverpool is a high point, bringing extra vocal weight and an almost epic atmosphere. It's a short but very well-executed release, ideal for those who enjoyed Stereo Crush and want more of that vibe—practically an "official expansion" of the same sonic universe.
Available on CD, limited edition green vinyl, bundle with the previous album, and digital platforms. If you like soulful Swiss melodic hard rock, catchy choruses, and guitars that sing, More Stereo Crush delivers exactly that in concentrated doses. Worth a listen!
MEMBERS
Nic Maeder – lead vocals
Leo Leoni – guitars, backing vocals
Freddy Scherer – guitars, backing vocals
Marc Lynn – bass, backing vocals
Flavio Mezzodi – drums
TRACKLIST
1. Right Now | 00:00
2. Ride the Wave | 03:15
3. Liverpool feat. Marc Storace (vocals) | 07:22
4. Smiling in the Pouring Rain | 10:27
5. Snafu | 15:20
6. Don't Miss the Call | 18:22
7. Mayday | 22:32
8. Burning Bridges (Radio Edit) | 25:30
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: facebook.com/Gotthard
Instagram: instagram.com/gotthard_band
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4DwhNqibDIsxIamSxWb7tQ
YouTube: youtube.com/@GotthardOfficial
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Gotthard. All rights reserved to The Orchard Music on behalf of Reigning Phoenix Music. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#gotthard #hardrock #aor
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More Stereo Crush is the new mini-album (or 8-track EP) from the Swiss hard rock band Gotthard, released on March 13, 2026 by Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). It serves as a direct continuation and complement to the band's previous album, Stereo Crush (2025), which was very well received and considered by many critics to be one of the best works of the post-Steve Lee era.
The album features exactly 8 tracks with a total duration of approximately 28-29 minutes, mixing unreleased material with special versions and extras: 5 completely new tracks recorded during the same Stereo Crush sessions, but which did not make it onto the main album (Right Now, Ride The Wave, Smiling In The Pouring Rain, Snafu, Don’t Miss The Call).
An exciting duet version of Liverpool (one of the highlights of the previous album), now with the special participation of Marc Storace (legendary vocalist of Krokus), singing alongside Nic Maeder. Mayday, which previously existed only as a video, now receives an official audio release. Burning Bridges (Radio Edit), a shorter, more radio-friendly version of the already well-known ballad.
Musically, More Stereo Crush maintains the melodic and powerful DNA of the current Gotthard: classic hard rock with touches of AOR, catchy choruses, striking guitars (Freddy Scherer and Leo Leoni), and the very expressive voice of Nic Maeder. The unreleased tracks bring energy (like the straightforward rocker Right Now and the groove of Ride The Wave), more emotional and atmospheric moments (like Smiling In The Pouring Rain), and show variety to balance the EP.
Initial reviews highlight that the material sounds as strong as the main album, without giving a feeling of "leftovers," and that the duet with Marc Storace in Liverpool is a high point, bringing extra vocal weight and an almost epic atmosphere. It's a short but very well-executed release, ideal for those who enjoyed Stereo Crush and want more of that vibe—practically an "official expansion" of the same sonic universe.
Available on CD, limited edition green vinyl, bundle with the previous album, and digital platforms. If you like soulful Swiss melodic hard rock, catchy choruses, and guitars that sing, More Stereo Crush delivers exactly that in concentrated doses. Worth a listen!
MEMBERS
Nic Maeder – lead vocals
Leo Leoni – guitars, backing vocals
Freddy Scherer – guitars, backing vocals
Marc Lynn – bass, backing vocals
Flavio Mezzodi – drums
TRACKLIST
1. Right Now | 00:00
2. Ride the Wave | 03:15
3. Liverpool feat. Marc Storace (vocals) | 07:22
4. Smiling in the Pouring Rain | 10:27
5. Snafu | 15:20
6. Don't Miss the Call | 18:22
7. Mayday | 22:32
8. Burning Bridges (Radio Edit) | 25:30
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: facebook.com/Gotthard
Instagram: instagram.com/gotthard_band
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4DwhNqibDIsxIamSxWb7tQ
YouTube: youtube.com/@GotthardOfficial
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Gotthard. All rights reserved to The Orchard Music on behalf of Reigning Phoenix Music. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#gotthard #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!
