YUNGBLUD Idols II Out Now: Expands Idols Era with 6 New Tracks

22 February 2026 rocknews

Britain’s biggest rock star and GRAMMY® Award-winner YUNGBLUD has released the long-awaited second installment of his formidable concept album, Idols II.

The release is accompanied by a powerful, animated visualiser for its focus track, ‘Suburban Requiem’ (watch HERE and listen HERE).

Out now on Island Records/Locomotion, Idols II features six new songs alongside the Yungblud and The Smashing Pumpkins version of the GRAMMY® Award-nominated track, ‘Zombie’.

Speaking on the evolution of the project, Yungblud shared: “This is it. The second chapter of the Idols story. Part 1 was a journey that helped me reclaim my identity from the darkest position I’ve ever been in my life. Part 2 is about realising that I am alive, that I am real, that this journey that I’ve been on didn’t kill me. It’s about realising that you can feel invincible when you actually feel yourself. It’s about comprehending that my heart is beating and that my lungs are filling up with air.”

In their review of the project, Kerrang! said: “Dom Harrison’s saved the best till last on the second part of Idols.”

While NME called Idols (Complete): “a king-sized statement from the crown prince of rock”.

Alongside the album’s digital release, available for pre-order and releasing later this year, the physical collection includes a Yungblud store-exclusive ‘Idols (Complete)’ 180g 2LP audiophile vinyl and CD, both featuring all 19 tracks from ‘Idols’ and ‘Idols II’ (pre-order HERE), as well as a silver transparent ‘Idols II’ vinyl with new cover artwork (pre-order HERE).

A Landmark Era for British Rock

The album’s forebear, Idols, arrived in June 2025, securing Yungblud’s third consecutive UK Number One album. It received critical acclaim from across the press:

Kerrang!: “It’s Yungblud like you’ve never heard him before.”
The Telegraph: “A record that spans big, soaring melodies, angsty pop-rock ballads and even the gutsy theatrics of Queen”
Daily Star: “His voice sounds refreshingly raw and emotional.”

This announcement follows a historic run for the Yorkshire-born artist. In November 2025, Yungblud secured his fourth UK Number One album, and his second of the year, with One More Time, a collaboration with Aerosmith. The release marked Aerosmith’s first-ever UK Number One album.

Grammy History and 2026 UK Arena Tour

Earlier this month, Yungblud’s global impact was recognised at the 68th Annual GRAMMY® Awards in Los Angeles where he was awarded ‘Best Rock Performance’ for his stunning rendition of ‘Changes’ at Villa Park for Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert, alongside Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman and II.

With three nominations (Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Album) he has become the first British artist in history to earn three nominations in the rock categories in a single year.

Fans won’t have to wait long to hear the new material live. In April, Yungblud begins his sold-out UK arena tour, culminating in a massive headline show at The O2 Arena, London on 24 April 2026.

Idols (Complete) Tracklisting

Hello Heaven, Hello
Idols Pt. 1
Lovesick Lullaby
Zombie
The Greatest Parade
Change
Monday Murder
Ghosts
Fire
War
Idols Pt. II
Supermoon
I Need You (To Make The World Seem Fine)**
The Postman**
Zombie (feat. The Smashing Pumpkins)**
Time**
War Part II**
Blueberry Hill**
Suburban Requiem**

**New tracks marked with **

This is Yungblud at his most fearless and expansive – stream Idols II now, pre-order the complete physical editions, and grab those last remaining tickets for the sold-out UK arena run. London O2 on April 24 is going to be massive.