British rock is having a full-on teenage revolution, and siblings Mathew (17) and Issey Cartlidge (19) – aka The Molotovs – are detonating the next explosion. Fresh off headlining a sold-out Camden Electric Ballroom, the brother-sister duo have been confirmed as special guests for Yungblud’s blockbuster 2026 UK arena tour, with three brand-new dates added due to phenomenal demand.
Their incendiary new single ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ drops Friday 31 October via Marshall Records – and it’s gunning for a third consecutive UK physical No.1.
NEW DATES ADDED – Yungblud 2026 UK Arena Tour ft. The Molotovs & The Warning
| Date | City | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2026 | Sheffield | Utilita Arena | NEW |
| 12 Apr 2026 | Liverpool | M&S Bank Arena | NEW |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Belfast | SSE Arena | NEW |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Dublin | 3Arena | On sale |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Leeds | First Direct Arena | SOLD OUT |
| 18 Apr 2026 | Cardiff | Utilita Arena | SOLD OUT |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Glasgow | OVO Hydro | SOLD OUT |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Newcastle | Utilita Arena | SOLD OUT |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Birmingham | Utilita Arena | SOLD OUT |
| 24 Apr 2026 | London | The O2 | SOLD OUT |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Manchester | AO Arena | SOLD OUT |
Pre-sale: Thursday 30 Oct, 10am (Yungblud mailing list) General sale: Friday 31 Oct, 10am – Ticketmaster / SeeTickets
‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ – The Single That Could Make It 3-in-a-Row
Produced by Jason Perry (McFly, Don Broco, Busted) at Marshall Studios, ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ is a two-minute punk-pop Molotov cocktail of hook-laden riffs, sibling harmonies, and Gen-Z defiance.
- A-side: ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’
- B-side: ‘Johnny Don’t Be Scared’ (recorded at Paul Weller’s Black Barn Studios)
- Formats: Limited white vinyl + digital/streaming
- Release: 31 October 2025
Preorder ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ now (Marshall Records) Preorder debut album Wasted On Youth (30 Jan 2026)
“It’s about owning your weird, your pace, your chaos. No apologies.” – Issey Cartlidge
The Molotovs have already notched TWO No.1 physical singles in 2025:
- ‘More More More’ – No.1 (Official Physical Singles Chart)
- ‘Today’s Gonna Be Our Day’ – No.1 (Official Physical Singles Chart)
A third would cement them as the youngest act ever to achieve a hat-trick on the UK physical chart.
Camden Electric Ballroom: The Night Rock Got Reborn
Just seven days ago, The Molotovs headlined a rammed Electric Ballroom – the same stage that launched Joy Division, The Ramones, Prince, Kendrick Lamar, and Billie Eilish.
Setlist highlights:
- ‘Urbia’ (new – debut album cut)
- ‘My Metallic Wife’ (unreleased anthem)
- ‘More More More’
- ‘Today’s Gonna Be Our Day’
- Full hour of pogoing, crowd-surfing, and moshing
Support came from The Sukis and Soaked. In the crowd? James McCartney (yes, that McCartney) – a vocal Molotovs superfan.
600+ Gigs Before Turning 20: The Molotovs Story
Since forming in 2020, Matt and Issey have played over 600 shows – from pub toilets to sharing stages with:
- The Libertines
- Sex Pistols (John Lydon’s PiL)
- Blondie
- Iggy Pop
- The Damned
They’ve earned personal shout-outs from Green Day and Paul Weller.
“These kids are the real deal. Raw, fearless, and born for the stage.” – Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day)
“Seeing them live is like watching the future of British rock explode in real time.” – James McCartney
Yungblud on The Molotovs: “They’re My Little Brother & Sister in Rock”
Yungblud (Dominic Harrison) has had a stratospheric 2025:
- Acclaimed album Idols
- Iconic performance of ‘Changes’ at Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath’s ‘Back To The Beginning’ farewell concert
- New collab with Aerosmith and Steve Martin – ‘My Only Angel (Desert Road Version)’
Now he’s bringing his old friends Matt and Issey along for the ride.
“It’s been brilliant to see what Dom has achieved for British rock and roll on the world stage. There’s so much more to come from both Yungblud and The Molotovs.” – Issey Cartlidge
The Molotovs 2025 Headline Tour with Palaye Royale
Before the arenas, catch them in intimate venues:
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2025 | Glasgow | SWG3 |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Newcastle | NX |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Bristol | The Prospect Building |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Manchester | O2 Victoria Warehouse |
| 8 Nov 2025 | Leeds | Beckett Student Union |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Birmingham | O2 Academy |
Ticket links via The Molotovs website
Debut Album Wasted On Youth – Out 30 January 2026
The 12-track debut is a ferocious, funny, and fearlessly honest snapshot of Gen-Z growing up in broken Britain.
Tracklist (partial):
- Rhythm Of Yourself
- Urbia
- My Metallic Wife
- More More More
- Today’s Gonna Be Our Day
- Johnny Don’t Be Scared
Preorder Wasted On Youth now
Why The Molotovs Are the Future of British Rock
| Milestone | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age | Matt: 17, Issey: 19 |
| Gigs played | 600+ since 2020 |
| No.1 singles | 2 (and counting) |
| Stages shared | Libertines, Iggy Pop, Blondie, Sex Pistols |
| Shout-outs | Green Day, Paul Weller |
| Next goal | Third straight No.1 + arena tour with Yungblud |
Stream, Preorder, Follow
- Single: ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ – Preorder
- Album: Wasted On Youth – Preorder
- Website: TheMolotovs.com
- Instagram: @TheMolotovsOfficial
- TikTok: @TheMolotovs
- Facebook: The Molotovs
The Molotovs are not the future of rock. They are the now. Get in the pit – or get left behind.
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