Carpenter Brut Drops ‘The Misfits The Rebels’: Leather Temple

17 January 2026 rocknews

Carpenter Brut has released his new single

French synthwave master Carpenter Brut has released his latest single “The Misfits The Rebels”, a high-octane preview of his upcoming album Leather Temple, the third and final chapter in his acclaimed Leather trilogy. Set for release on February 27, 2026 via No Quarter Prod / Virgin Records, the track arrives with a gripping music video that thrusts listeners straight into a neon-drenched 2077 uprising.

Blending relentless drum & bass rhythms, razor-sharp electro synths, and crushing guitar riffs, “The Misfits The Rebels” chronicles the Horde – a high-tech scavenger rebel collective led by the fierce Lita Connor – teaming up with the cybernetically upgraded anti-hero Bret Halford (aka Leather Teeth) to strike at the heart of the oppressive City of Light. Motorcycle chases through glittering avenues under heavy security fire make this one of Carpenter Brut’s most cinematic and adrenaline-fueled moments yet.

This follows the title track “Leather Temple,” which introduced Midwichpolis – a post-apocalyptic metropolis rebuilt from nuclear ashes and ruled by the tyrannical Overlords. “The Misfits The Rebels” keeps the momentum surging, delivering the raw, restless energy fans expect from the trilogy’s climactic chapter.

Leather Temple: The Dystopian Finale in the Leather Trilogy

Eighty-five years after a catastrophic nuclear blast, humanity clings to survival under the iron rule of transhuman elites – the Overlords – who hoard luxury in neon megacities while the masses scrape by in the ruins. At the center stands Midwichpolis, capital of this fractured world, controlled by Iron Tusk: a paranoid dictator hooked on the synthetic drug Pink Base and obsessed with eternal life.

In the forgotten Midwichslums, the Horde hides in the wreckage. There they awaken Bret Halford – the nightmare serial killer from Leather Teeth and Leather Terror – and transform him into a half-man, half-machine weapon of rebellion. Lita Connor leads the charge to topple the regime, turning personal vengeance into a full-scale fight for justice.

Leather Temple is shorter, sharper, and more direct than its predecessors. It distills saturated 90s electro atmospheres into dark, unflinching tracks: cinematic orchestral swells meet distorted layers, sharp beats, and unrelenting tension. Each song functions like a condensed action scene – no exposition, just pure forward motion designed to make hearts race and engines roar.

The trilogy arc:

Leather Teeth (2018): A celebratory, glam-rock-infused revenge tale.
Leather Terror (2022): A malevolent slasher-horror soundtrack of Bret Halford’s bloody rampage.
Leather Temple (2026): The dystopian rebellion finale – raw, rhythmic, and restless.

Full Leather Temple Tracklist

Ouverture (Deus Ex Machina)
Major Threat
Leather Temple
She Rules The Ruins
Start Your Engines
Neon Requiem
Iron Sanctuary
The Misfits The Rebels
Speed or Perish
The End Complete

Pre-order and stream “The Misfits The Rebels” now to dive into the chaos ahead of the February 27 release.

Carpenter Brut: Architect of Dark, Energetic Synthwave

Since bursting onto the scene in 2012, Carpenter Brut has fused 80s horror synths, metal aggression, and retro-futurism into a signature sound that draws from John Carpenter scores, Dario Argento films, Slayer riffs, and Justice production. His live shows are full-on audiovisual spectacles – strobe-lit intensity meets pounding beats.

The Leather trilogy has become a cornerstone of modern synthwave, building a coherent, shadowy universe at the crossroads of glam metal, retro thrillers, and cyberpunk dystopia. Leather Temple caps it with maximum impact.

2026 Tour: Special UK Headline at London Shepherds Bush Empire

Carpenter Brut hits the road in March 2026 with dates across Europe, the USA, and Canada. Highlights include a standalone UK headline show at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on March 22, 2026 – the perfect venue to experience the new album’s cinematic fury live.

Full tour dates and tickets are available via the official site or trusted ticketing platforms.

FAQs About Carpenter Brut’s Leather Temple & 2026 Release

When does Leather Temple release?

February 27, 2026 via No Quarter Prod / Virgin Records. Pre-orders are live now.

What’s the story behind the Leather trilogy finale?

Set in 2077, it follows rebel leader Lita Connor awakening and upgrading serial killer Bret Halford into a cyborg weapon to overthrow the transhuman Overlords ruling Midwichpolis after nuclear apocalypse.

What style is “The Misfits The Rebels”?

A propulsive mix of drum & bass, heavy electro synths, and riff-driven aggression – pure chase-scene energy with a music video depicting motorcycle rebellion under fire.

How does Leather Temple compare to Leather Teeth and Leather Terror?

Shorter and more direct, it trades glam-rock celebration and slasher horror for dystopian cinematic intensity – orchestral, distorted, and relentlessly forward-moving.

Where can I see Carpenter Brut live in 2026?

European, US, and Canadian dates announced, including a special UK headline at O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on March 22. Check carpenterbrut.com for full routing and tickets.

Carpenter Brut’s Leather Temple isn’t just an album – it’s the explosive end to one of synthwave’s most ambitious concept series. With “The Misfits The Rebels” setting the tone, expect a February drop that hits like a high-speed pursuit through a collapsing neon empire. Pre-save, pre-order, and gear up for the March live onslaught – the Horde is rising, and the engines are roaring.