Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Just Live Loud! is the 14th studio album by the Swiss hard rock band Shakra, scheduled for release on September 4, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl (marking the band's debut on the label).
Formed in the canton of Bern and boasting a career spanning over 30 years, the band retains its lineup: Mark Fox (vocals), Thom Blunier (lead guitar), Thomas Muster (guitar), Cyril Montavon (bass), and Roger Tanner (drums). The record captures the classic spirit of European hard rock—drawing influences from AC/DC, Gotthard, Bon Jovi, and the like—featuring massive riffs, soaring melodies, raw energy, and a heavier, modern edge. It was produced with a "raw yet polished" sound, blending powerful anthems, adrenaline-fueled rockers, and emotional ballads designed for both festival stages and late-night drives.
The title and central concept ("Just Live Loud!") embody a philosophy of living with intensity, freedom, and courage—without postponing dreams, hiding away, or living half-heartedly. Mark Fox explained that becoming a father shifted his perspective; observing his daughter's curiosity led him to distill the meaning of life into those three words. He recorded his vocals solo in his home basement, a process marked by intense self-criticism and a sense of responsibility. Thomas Muster described the album—featuring 12 strong tracks—as "the record I always wanted to write," noting that if he could take only one Shakra album to a desert island, this would be the one. Recurring themes include resilience, freedom, brotherhood, and the determination to live life at maximum volume.
An early review (RockMeeting) praised the album as a true comeback, awarding it a 9/10 and highlighting the band's consistent sound, Mark Fox's distinctive and powerful vocals, Thom Blunier's guitar solos, and the group's chemistry. The album reinforces Shakra’s status as a leading light of Swiss melodic hard rock, combining decades of experience with a renewed creative drive. Singles and official videos are already available; the full album arrives tomorrow (September 4, 2026). A supporting European tour has been announced, kicking off in September.
Just Live Loud! is the album where Shakra proves that, after more than three decades, they’ve still got plenty of fire in the tank. It is a direct, powerful, and sincere record that blends the band's classic melodic hard rock sound with a rawer, more modern energy. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it excels at what the band does best: strong riffs, catchy choruses, well-crafted ballads, and a "live at maximum volume" attitude.
The title's core message resonates throughout the songs and the band's statements—particularly those from Mark Fox and Thomas Muster. For fans of Shakra, Gotthard, Bon Jovi, or European hard rock in general, this is a highly recommended release that is sure to work brilliantly live. A solid and inspired comeback.
MEMBERS
Mark Fox – Vocals
Thom Blunier – Lead guitar
Thomas Muster – Guitar
Cyril Montavon – Bass
Roger Tanner – Drums
TRACKLIST
1 .Let the Show Begin | 00:00
2. Wasteland Warriors | 05:30
3. Just Live Loud! | 10:18
4. Left Outside Alone feat. Seraina Telli | 13:37
5. Demon of the Night | 17:52
6. Legends Never Die | 22:04
7. Lost Generation | 26:32
8. When We Were Young | 30:41
9. Another Day in the Universe | 34:39
10. New Tattoo | 39:07
11. High Above the Storm | 43:31
12. Screaming Silence | 48:00
SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp:
Deezer: deezer.com/artist/280837
Facebook: facebook.com/ShakraBand
Instagram: instagram.com/shakraband
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3uDNdt0Zy8VcTK2vvFghyM
YouTube: music.youtube.com/@ShakraBand
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Shakra. All rights reserved to The Orchard Music on behalf of Frontiers Music Srl. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#shakra #hardrock #newrelease
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Just Live Loud! is the 14th studio album by the Swiss hard rock band Shakra, scheduled for release on September 4, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl (marking the band's debut on the label).
Formed in the canton of Bern and boasting a career spanning over 30 years, the band retains its lineup: Mark Fox (vocals), Thom Blunier (lead guitar), Thomas Muster (guitar), Cyril Montavon (bass), and Roger Tanner (drums). The record captures the classic spirit of European hard rock—drawing influences from AC/DC, Gotthard, Bon Jovi, and the like—featuring massive riffs, soaring melodies, raw energy, and a heavier, modern edge. It was produced with a "raw yet polished" sound, blending powerful anthems, adrenaline-fueled rockers, and emotional ballads designed for both festival stages and late-night drives.
The title and central concept ("Just Live Loud!") embody a philosophy of living with intensity, freedom, and courage—without postponing dreams, hiding away, or living half-heartedly. Mark Fox explained that becoming a father shifted his perspective; observing his daughter's curiosity led him to distill the meaning of life into those three words. He recorded his vocals solo in his home basement, a process marked by intense self-criticism and a sense of responsibility. Thomas Muster described the album—featuring 12 strong tracks—as "the record I always wanted to write," noting that if he could take only one Shakra album to a desert island, this would be the one. Recurring themes include resilience, freedom, brotherhood, and the determination to live life at maximum volume.
An early review (RockMeeting) praised the album as a true comeback, awarding it a 9/10 and highlighting the band's consistent sound, Mark Fox's distinctive and powerful vocals, Thom Blunier's guitar solos, and the group's chemistry. The album reinforces Shakra’s status as a leading light of Swiss melodic hard rock, combining decades of experience with a renewed creative drive. Singles and official videos are already available; the full album arrives tomorrow (September 4, 2026). A supporting European tour has been announced, kicking off in September.
Just Live Loud! is the album where Shakra proves that, after more than three decades, they’ve still got plenty of fire in the tank. It is a direct, powerful, and sincere record that blends the band's classic melodic hard rock sound with a rawer, more modern energy. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it excels at what the band does best: strong riffs, catchy choruses, well-crafted ballads, and a "live at maximum volume" attitude.
The title's core message resonates throughout the songs and the band's statements—particularly those from Mark Fox and Thomas Muster. For fans of Shakra, Gotthard, Bon Jovi, or European hard rock in general, this is a highly recommended release that is sure to work brilliantly live. A solid and inspired comeback.
MEMBERS
Mark Fox – Vocals
Thom Blunier – Lead guitar
Thomas Muster – Guitar
Cyril Montavon – Bass
Roger Tanner – Drums
TRACKLIST
1 .Let the Show Begin | 00:00
2. Wasteland Warriors | 05:30
3. Just Live Loud! | 10:18
4. Left Outside Alone feat. Seraina Telli | 13:37
5. Demon of the Night | 17:52
6. Legends Never Die | 22:04
7. Lost Generation | 26:32
8. When We Were Young | 30:41
9. Another Day in the Universe | 34:39
10. New Tattoo | 39:07
11. High Above the Storm | 43:31
12. Screaming Silence | 48:00
SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp:
Deezer: deezer.com/artist/280837
Facebook: facebook.com/ShakraBand
Instagram: instagram.com/shakraband
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/3uDNdt0Zy8VcTK2vvFghyM
YouTube: music.youtube.com/@ShakraBand
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Shakra. All rights reserved to The Orchard Music on behalf of Frontiers Music Srl. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#shakra #hardrock #newrelease
🔇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!
