Royal Republic Breathe Fire Into Disco Classic with Rock Rendition of ‘Stayin’ Alive’

September 21, 2025 rocknews

Sweden’s Rock Machine Drops Third Blastbeaters Saga Installment with Bee Gees Cover and UK Tour Dates February 2026

Royal Republic, Sweden’s unstoppable rock ‘n’ roll machine, has unleashed the third explosive chapter in their Blastbeaters saga: a no-holds-barred rock rendition of the Bee Gees’ timeless disco anthem “Stayin’ Alive”. Released today, September 19, 2025, this falsetto-free reimagining transforms the 1977 hit into a sharp, loud, unapologetic beast—less disco twirl, more gasoline inferno. Following “Venus” (Shocking Blue, June 2025) and “I’m So Excited” (Pointer Sisters, August 2025), the track arrives with a brand-new music video continuing the corpse-painted, Volvo-driving chaos of The Blastbeaters—Royal Republic’s fictional black metal alter-egos on a quest for world domination. Stream it now and gear up for their UK tour dates in February 2026!

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Stayin’ Alive: Royal Republic’s Heavier Alternative

Royal Republic invites you to “turn the lights down, crank the stereo up, come alive—and stay there,” with “Stayin’ Alive” proving you can adore the Bee Gees yet create something wildly different. The band’s take ditches falsetto for thunderous riffs and swagger, sounding little like the original and everything like Royal Republic: high-octane, genre-bending mayhem. As the video teases, expect “riffs, chaos, and the unexpected”—hail Satan, indeed. Watch the official video HERE and stream the single on Spotify or Apple Music.

The Blastbeaters Saga: Episode 3 Unfolds

Who are The Blastbeaters? Royal Republic in full black metal gear, riding a beat-up Volvo 140, making questionable choices on their world domination mission. This four-part series reimagines disco classics: Episode 1 (“Venus”, Shocking Blue) launched the saga with a bang; Episode 2 (“I’m So Excited”, Pointer Sisters) added glitter and sax solos. Episode 3, “Stayin’ Alive”, escalates the absurdity, with the video’s corpse paint and bad decisions proving “you can love falsetto—and still create something completely different.” One more episode to go—stay tuned for the finale.

UK Tour Dates February 2026: LoveCop Continues

Royal Republic’s LoveCop tour rolls on with fresh UK tour dates for February 2026:

Friday, February 12, 2026 – Electric Ballroom, Bristol
Saturday, February 13, 2026 – O2 Kentish Town Forum, London
Sunday, February 14, 2026 – Rock City, Nottingham

Tickets on sale soon via royalrepublic.net. The tour follows their 2025 run across Great Britain, Germany, Poland, France, Czech Republic, Croatia, Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, Hungary, and Italy, including Rockowizna, Rock Am Ring, and Download Festival. LoveCop (2024) remains a fan favorite—catch the live energy!

Royal Republic: Rock ‘n’ Roll Renegades

Since 2007, Royal Republic—Adam Grahn (vocals/guitar), Hannes Irengård (guitar), Jonas Almén (bass), Per Andreasson (drums)—have defied genres, from garage rock to hip-hop-infused anthems. Albums like We Are the Royal (2010) and Weekend Man (2016) earned cult status, with LoveCop (2024) via Odyssey Music adding to their legacy. Fans on X are hyped: “Stayin’ Alive by Royal Republic is pure chaos—Blastbeaters saga is gold!”

Stream, Pre-Order, and Join the Mayhem

Stream “Stayin’ Alive” on Spotify or Apple Music, and watch the video HERE. Follow @royalrepublic for tour updates and saga teases. This 2025 installment is unmissable—turn it up and stay alive, Royal Republic style!