Michael Monroe New Album – Outerstellar – New Single ‘Shinola’.

19 February 2026 rocknews

Michael Monroe unleashes the unapologetic and electrifying third single ‘Shinola’, taken from the Michael Monroe new album Outerstellar, due for release this Friday, February 20th 2026 via Silver Lining Music.

Watch/Listen to ‘Shinola’ → [HERE] (video by Paul M Green)

‘Shinola’ takes aim at a morally corrupt emotional leech who exploits everyone in their orbit, only to reap the isolation they’ve sown. It’s a razor-sharp, crowd-rallying anthem that transforms collective exasperation into raw, liberating release.

“‘Shinola’ was obviously originally written about a certain jerk but unfortunately most of us can relate as we know a lot of them” comments Michael Monroe. “There’s a lot of negative, ignorant idiots in the world and sometimes it’s good to vent frustrations by singing about it. And Karma always gets us in the end anyway!”

Outerstellar is an experience as much as a collection of great songs: a sweet smelling, leathery, glitter-shimmered, sweat-soaked raunch and punch wrapped in one of the great voices in rock ‘n’ roll. From loud crashing guitars to harmonicas, to gorgeous acoustic moments, you’ll sing, you’ll dance, you’ll shiver, you’ll shake, and you’ll smell this wonderful exhilarating Michael Monroe new album in all its weathered biker jacket incense-coated glory and you’ll also realize that whatever the hell is going on in the world right now, when you put this Michael Monroe new album on, it’s an instant escape to carefree days and an emancipation from worries, fears and woes.

Listen to the first and second video and singles from Michael Monroe new album Outerstellar – ‘Rockin’ Horse’ and ‘Disconnected’ – and watch the videos here – videos by Leigh Brooks.

Outerstellar will see a whole burst of life when Michael Monroe and band bring it to stages internationally over the course of the year. The first glimpse will happen on the Buckcherry UK co-headline tour, kicking off in Southampton on February 24. For a full list of upcoming shows and tickets visit: michaelmonroe.com

Michael Monroe 2026 Tour Dates & Key Shows

24 Feb – The 1865, Southampton (UK) – Buckcherry co-headline
25 Feb – O2 Ritz, Manchester (UK) – Buckcherry co-headline
27 Feb – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton (UK) – Buckcherry co-headline
28 Feb – Northumbria Institute, Newcastle (UK) – Buckcherry co-headline
1 Mar – SWG3, Glasgow (UK) – Buckcherry co-headline
3 Mar – Tramshed, Cardiff (UK) – Buckcherry co-headline
4 Mar – The Foundry, Torquay (UK) – Buckcherry co-headline
6 Mar – Rock City, Nottingham (UK) – Buckcherry co-headline
7 Mar – O2 Forum, London (UK) – Buckcherry co-headline
8 Mar – Chalk, Brighton (UK) – Buckcherry co-headline
3–7 Apr – Underground Garage Cruise, Miami (US) to Cozumel (MX)
17 Apr – Tavastia Club, Helsinki (FI)
18 Apr – Logomo Teatro, Turku (FI)
25 Apr – Viking Grace, Turku (FI)
30 Apr – Ikaalinen Spa & Resort, Ikaalinen (FI)
1 May – House Of Rock Bar, Kouvola (FI)
2 May – Finlandia-Klubi, Lahti (FI)
7 May – Hyvinkääsali, Hyvinkää (FI)
8 May – Espoo Cultural Centre, Espoo (FI)
9 May – Mikaeli, Mikkeli (FI)
15 May – Lutakko, Jyväskylä (FI)
3–6 June – Sweden Rock Festival, Sölvesborg (SE)
3 Jul – Kipinä Festival, Helsinki (FI)
10 Jul – Hiidenkirnu Festival, Nummela (FI)
17 Jul – Vauhtiajot, Seinäjoki (FI)
1 Aug – Loisto Festarit, Pudasjärvi (FI)
19 Sep – Rock The Sun Festival, Barcelona (ES)

Outerstellar is out this Friday, February 20. To celebrate the Michael Monroe new album release, Michael Monroe and band will host a series of exclusive HMV in-store signing sessions across the UK, giving fans the opportunity to meet the band up close, have their albums signed and capture the moment with photos.

Outerstellar is available on Limited Edition 12” White Vinyl, 12” Turquoise Vinyl, 12” Black Vinyl, CD Digipak, Digital Download, Streaming and special D2C bundles. Pre-order/stream the Michael Monroe new album now at this location.

“It’s difficult to feel anything but joy while listening to Outerstellar. It’s wonderful.” – CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE

“A strong and strident return by the Finnish Rock ‘n’ Roller. Michael Monroe is still at the top of his game.” – VIVE LE ROCK MAGAZINE

“Michael Monroe has probably written more hits over the course of his long career (not even counting Hanoi Rocks) than any of the L.A. sleaze bands that copied him early on and went on to sell a lot of albums. Yet no one seems to realize it! Michael and band keep writing and releasing such great, relaxed music, packed with unbelievable hooks! – ROLLING STONE

“Punky, positive, glam, and above all, catchy, he and his bandmates rock through 12 tracks, all of which are a hit…When it comes to dirty, punky rock ‘n’ roll, nobody can touch Monroe. New album – new shine – new luck! Monroe has simply mastered it.” – MUSIX

Singing, dancing, shaking, and sweating – that’s what entertainer Michael Monroe wants his listeners to do on Outerstellar. Whether catchy like Shinola, punky like Newtro Bomb, or deeply emotional in Glitter & Dust – the former frontman of Hanoi Rocks still has something entertaining to say in every situation.” – ROCKS

“Music right from the stomach (and not only from the head). And it always blows us away..the inventor of Sleaze Rock/Metal doesn’t care about wisdom in age and shows us one power number after another and they will be great live and the music feels like 40 years old popular hits” – GOOD TIMES

OUTERSTELLAR TRACK LISTING

Rockin’ Horse
Shinola
Black Cadillac
When the Apocalypse Comes
Painless
Newtro Bombs
Disconnected
Precious
Pushin’ Me Back
Glitter & Dust
Rode To Ruin
One More Sunrise

Band Line-Up:

Michael Monroe – Lead vocals, Harmonica
Steve Conte – Guitars, Vocals
Rich Jones – Guitars, Vocals
Karl Rockfist – Drums
Sami Yaffa – Bass, Vocals

This is the Michael Monroe new album at its most electrifying – pre-order Outerstellar now, stream ‘Shinola’, and catch the Buckcherry UK co-headline run starting 24 February. Who’s seeing him in Southampton, Manchester, London O2 Forum or beyond? Drop your plans below! 🎤🤘

Pre-order Michael Monroe new album Outerstellar → [Link] Stream / Watch ‘Shinola’ → [Link] Tickets & Tour Info → michaelmonroe.com

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