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President reveal new single with video “Mercy”

Author Benedetta Baldin - 27.3.2026

The visualizer for the brand-new song “Mercy” by masked British alternative metal buzz band President has been posted, as per theprp. The frontman of the band provides further details about this single, which is their second of the year. This was said by The President. President is getting ready to announce new live “rallies” soon after wrapping up a North American tour that opened for Bad Omens.

Throughout history, religion has been tied to profound division and loss. This song is a reflection on that reality, and a way for me to come to terms with what it means on a human level.

Upcoming shows:

  • Saturday – April 4 – 2026 – Portsmouth, United Kingdom – Takedown Festival 2026
  • Saturday – April 11 – 2026 – Belfast, United Kingdom – Limelight
  • Sunday – April 12 – 2026 – Dublin, Ireland – The Academy, Middle Abbey Street
  • Tuesday – April 14 – 2026 – Manchester, United Kingdom – O2 Ritz
  • Wednesday – April 15 – 2026 – Glasgow, United Kingdom – SWG3
  • Friday – April 17 – 2026 – Leeds, United Kingdom – Project House
  • Saturday – April 18 – 2026 – Bristol, United Kingdom – Electric Bristol
  • Monday – April 20 – 2026 – Norwich, United Kingdom – UEA LCR
  • Tuesday – April 21 – 2026 – London, United Kingdom – O2 Forum Kentish Town
  • Saturday – May 23 – 2026 – Hatfield, United Kingdom – Slam Dunk Festival South 2026
  • Sunday – May 24 – 2026 – Leeds, United Kingdom – Slam Dunk Festival North 2026
  • Saturday – June 6 – 2026 – Nürnberg, Germany – Rock am Park 2026
  • Sunday – June 7 – 2026 – Nürburg, Germany – Rock am Ring 2026
  • Thursday – June 11 – 2026 – Interlaken, Switzerland – Greenfield Festival 2026
  • Friday – June 12 – 2026 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock 2026
  • Thursday – June 18 – 2026 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting 2026
  • Friday – June 19 – 2026 – Scheessel, Germany – Hurricane Festival 2026
  • Saturday – June 20 – 2026 – Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany – Southside Festival 2026
  • Sunday – June 21 – 2026 – Clisson, France – Hellfest 2026
  • Wednesday – June 24 – 2026 – Oslo, Norway – Tons of Rock 2026
  • Wednesday – June 24 – 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Copenhell Festival 2026
  • Wednesday – July 1 – 2026 – Viveiro, Spain – Resurrection Fest 2026
  • Saturday – July 4 – 2026 – Sermamagny, France – Les Eurockéennes 2026
  • Saturday – August 1 – 2026 – Wacken, Germany – Wacken Open Air 2026
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