17 April 2026 rocknews

King Kraken Release New Single “Call To War” with Official Video – Out Now

South Wales rock/metal band King Kraken have released their powerful new single “Call To War” – a riff-riddled, full-frontal assault that kicks off their new campaign in explosive style.

The track is available to stream everywhere now and comes with an official music video.

Stream “Call To War” now Watch the official music video here:

“Call To War” is the first new music from King Kraken since their second album March of the Gods (April 2025). Inspired by H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi novel The War of the Worlds, the song charges forward with thunderous riffs, pounding rhythms and a gritty yet melodic vocal delivery that feels both cinematic and ferocious.

The band say: “‘Call To War’ is the first single King Kraken have released since our second album last April. We’ve picked up where we left off with March of the Gods, the same Kraken sound but with more focus, grit and determination!

It’s a blistering new track inspired by the chilling sci-fi classic The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells. Packed with relentless energy, the song charges forward at full throttle with thunderous riffs and pounding rhythms, while gritty yet melodic vocals cut through the chaos like a rallying cry against an unstoppable invasion.

‘Call To War’ is the soundtrack to our Spring UK tour — this is your call to make it the sound of your spring as well.”

The single was recorded at Long Wave Recording Studios in Cardiff, mixed and mastered by Romesh Dodangoda.

2026 Live Dates

King Kraken will take “Call To War” and the rest of their high-energy set on the road throughout 2026, with a string of headline shows, festival slots and a support run with Fury in May.

Confirmed Dates:

24 April – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton (with Fury)
25 April – The Patriot, Crumlin (with Fury)
3 May – The Star Inn, Dylife, Powys (with Fury)
8 May – The Ferret, Preston (with Fury)
9 May – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (with Fury)
15 May – Leo’s, Gravesend (with Fury)
16 May – Studio Se7en, Witney (with Fury)

Festivals & Headline Shows 2026:

30 May – Call Of The Wild Festival, Lincolnshire Showground
4 July – SOS Fest XVII, Whittles, Oldham
24 July – Steelhouse Festival, Ebbw Vale (opening slot)
25 July – Hammerdown Festival, The Factory Live, Worthing
22 August – Chepstow Castle (with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, Chris Holmes (WASP) & Tygers of Pan Tang)
5 September – Hella Rock Festival, HMV Empire, Coventry
9 October – Reddog 1, The Patriot, Crumlin

More dates and festivals will be announced soon.

King Kraken are: Mark Donoghue – Vocals Adam Healey – Guitars Karl Meyer – Bass Richard Lee Mears – Drums

FAQs – King Kraken “Call To War” Single 2026

When was the new single “Call To War” released? Out now on all major streaming platforms.

Where can I watch the official music video? The video is live now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XabnYFGFf0

What is “Call To War” inspired by? H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi novel The War of the Worlds.

Is this the first new music since their last album? Yes – the first single since March of the Gods in April 2025.

When is the Fury / King Kraken tour? May 2026 across seven UK dates.

Where can I pre-save or order the single? Available now via DistroKid: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kingkraken/call-to-war

Rock News final word: King Kraken are back and sounding heavier, meaner and more focused than ever. “Call To War” is a proper riff-driven banger that sets the bar high for 2026. Stream it now, watch the video and catch them live on the road this spring and summer — this is one you do not want to miss.