The Damn Truth Release “The Willow (2026)” – Deluxe Album

13 June 2026 Andrew Ellis

The Damn Truth are back with a new 11 date tour.

The Damn Truth Sign With Frontiers Music & Release “The Willow (2026)” – Deluxe Album Out September 11

Canadian rock band The Damn Truth have signed with Frontiers Music SRL and will release the Deluxe Edition of their critically acclaimed, JUNO Award-nominated self-titled album on September 11 2026.

To celebrate the new partnership, the band have released a 2026 remastered version of the fan-favourite track “The Willow (2026)” as the lead single from the Deluxe Edition.

Stream “The Willow (2026)” now Watch the official lyric video here Pre-order the Deluxe Edition here

Originally produced by legendary Grammy-winner Bob Rock (Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi), the self-titled album showcased the band at the height of their creative powers. The Deluxe Edition brings these powerful songs to a worldwide audience for the first time, complete with new surprises and a bonus live track.

About The Damn Truth

Frontwoman Lee-la Baum and the band deliver a potent mix of timeless rock ‘n’ roll, blues-infused swagger and raw emotional power. “The Willow” captures the spirit of endurance — rooted deeply yet flexible in the wind — reflecting the band’s journey of relentless touring and unwavering vision.

The band commented: “When we began writing what would become our self-titled album, we knew there was only one way forward: to dig deeper than we’d ever gone before… We weren’t just making a record — we were chasing a feeling.”

Extensive 2026 Touring Plans

The Damn Truth are gearing up for a busy period of live dates across the UK, Europe and Canada, including appearances on Europe’s The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour.

Tickets and full dates are available at www.thedamntruth.com.

June 2026
12 Jun – God Save The Kouign, Penmarc’h, France
13 Jun – Pessac, France
16 Jun – Marseille, France
19 Jun – Azkena Rock Festival, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
21 Jun – Barberaz, France
22 Jun – Kloten, Switzerland
23 Jun – Rimsting, Germany
25 Jun – Elfer Music Club, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
26 Jun – Lulboompop, Megen, Netherlands
27 Jun – Helmond, Netherlands
30 Jun – Verviers, Belgium

July 2026
01 Jul – Hagen, Hagen am Teutoburger Wald, Germany
02 Jul – Pitcher, Düsseldorf, Germany
03 Jul – Oss, Netherlands
04 Jul – Nieuwe Pekela, Netherlands
05 Jul – Arnhem, Netherlands
08 Jul – De Blaaspijp, Koekelare, Belgium
09 Jul – Mezz, Breda, Netherlands
10 Jul – Evenemententerrein Weert-Noord, Weert, Netherlands
11 Jul – Bilzen, Belgium
14 Jul – Pordenone, Italy
16 Jul – Castelnuovo Rangone, Italy
17 Jul – Erba, Italy
18 Jul – Ferriere, Ponte Del Nure, Italy

August 2026
07 Aug – Mont-Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant, QC, Canada
08 Aug – FESTIMUSIK, Stanstead, QC, Canada
22 Aug – Lost & Sound Festival, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, ON, Canada
28 Aug – The Live Rooms, Chester, UK
29 Aug – Stonedead Festival, Newark, UK
30 Aug – Nightrain, Bradford, UK

September 2026
01 Sep – The Globe, Cardiff, UK
02 Sep – Cavern, Exeter, UK
03 Sep – The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, UK
04 Sep – Bear Cave, Bournemouth, UK
06 Sep – The Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool, UK

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN – 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Featuring Special Guests: THE DAMN TRUTH
30 September – Glasgow, SEC Armadillo, UK
2 October – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall, UK
3 October – London, Eventim Apollo, UK
5 October – Arnhem, Musis Sacrum, Netherlands
6 October – Paris, L’Olympia, France
8 October – Barcelona, Poble Espanyol, Spain
9 October – Bilbao, Arena Miribilla, Spain
10 October – Madrid, La Cubierta, Spain
12 October – Lausanne, Salle Métropole, Switzerland
13 October – Zurich, Volkshaus, Switzerland
14 October – Milan, Alcatraz, Italy
16 October – Stuttgart, Liederhalle, Germany
17 October – Vienna, Gasometer, Austria
19 October – Berlin, Admiralspalast, Germany
20 October – Warsaw, COS Torwar, Poland
22 October – Frederiksberg, Falconer Salen, Denmark
23 October – Gothenburg, Sweden
24 October – Stockholm, Sweden
26 October – Oslo, Sentrum Scene, Norway

The Damn Truth

FAQs – The Damn Truth Deluxe Album & “The Willow (2026)”

When is the Deluxe Edition of the self-titled album released? Friday 11 September 2026 via Frontiers Music.

When was the new single “The Willow (2026)” released? Friday 12 June 2026 – available to stream now.

Who produced the original self-titled album? Grammy-winning producer Bob Rock.

What formats will the Deluxe Edition be available in? Multiple vinyl colours (including black, coke bottle clear, gold, and red & white splatter), CD and digital.

Are The Damn Truth touring in 2026? Yes — extensive UK, European and Canadian dates, including support on Europe’s 40th Anniversary Tour.

Rock News final word: The Damn Truth’s signing with Frontiers Music is exciting news for rock fans worldwide. “The Willow (2026)” is a powerful reminder of why this band stands out, and the upcoming Deluxe Edition plus major touring plans (including dates with Europe) make 2026 a landmark year for them. Stream the single and pre-order the album now.