Danko Jones return with fiery new album “Leo Rising” – out this November

Canadian rock power trio Danko Jones are back with their 12th studio album, “Leo Rising,” set for release on November 21st, 2025 via Perception/Reigning Phoenix Music The eleven-track album is a hard-hitting dose of no-frills rock ‘n’ roll, produced once again by longtime collaborator Eric Ratz.

The band has already previewed the album with two singles: the gritty, riff-heavy “What You Need” and the swaggering “Everyday Is Saturday Night,” which dropped with a music video filmed in Osaka. Both tracks showcase the band’s signature sound — loud, tight, and packed with energy. You can listen to the tracks below and on streaming platforms.

“Leo Rising” also features a guest spot from guitar legend Marty Friedman (Megadeth, Cacophony) on “Diamond In The Rough”, adding a shredding edge to the mix. Other standouts like “Hot Fox” and “It’s A Celebration” bring high-octane grooves and anthemic choruses made for live shows and long drives.

The band recorded parts from separate locations — with bassist John Calabrese tracking from Finland and the rest completed in Toronto — but the chemistry remains undeniable. Frontman Danko Jones views their nonstop cycle of writing, touring, and recording as the band’s lifeblood, inspired by a Motörhead-like dedication to doing what they do best.

Since forming in 1996, Danko Jones have carved out a global reputation for delivering fierce, high-voltage rock. With albums like “Born A Lion,” “Fire Music,” and 2023’s “Electric Sounds,” they’ve stayed true to their mission: keep rock loud, lean, and alive.

1. What You Need
2. Diamond In The Rough
3. Everyday Is Saturday Night
4. I Love It Louder
5. I’m Going Blind
6. Hot Fox
7. It’s A Celebration
8. Pretty Stuff
9. Gotta Let It Go
10. I Can’t Stop
11. Too Slick For Love