Detroit’s own hard rock wrecking machine Artificial Agent are officially back, butt — and they’ve arrived swinging like a steel chair in a mosh pit. Their explosive sixth studio album Prismatic is set to land on May 9th 2026, bringing a full-scale sonic assault packed with crushing riffs, soaring melodies, emotional chaos, and enough energy to power a festival field during a thunderstorm. 🌩️🎸
If your speakers survive this album, they deserve a medal.
DETROIT RIFFS BUILT FOR MAXIMUM DAMAGE ⚡
Artificial Agent have built a reputation for delivering unapologetic hard rock and metal with grit, groove, and theatrical swagger, and Prismatic sounds like the band firing on every possible cylinder.
The album blends:
- Razor-sharp guitar work
- Thunderous drumming
- Huge melodic hooks
- Emotionally charged vocals
- Modern metal aggression
- Classic hard rock attitude
Basically… it sounds like somebody strapped a muscle car engine to a Marshall stack and drove it through the side of a venue. Lovely stuff. 😈
TRACKS READY TO START A RIOT 🎤🔥
The upcoming album features several standout tracks already catching attention, including:
- ASSASSINATE ME
- CRASH OUT
- HERE COMES THE WAVES
- SERGEANT MAJOR
And honestly? Those titles alone sound like they should come with a warning label and a complimentary neck brace.
THE LINE-UP BEHIND THE MADNESS 🥁
Artificial Agent’s current line-up includes:
🎙️ Derek Jendza
Lead vocals across the album unless otherwise specified.
🎸 Mike Elgert
Guitars and backing vocals.
🎤 Bradley Jendza
Bass guitar and lead vocals on tracks 3, 6, 10, 11, and 13.
🥁 Karl Crafton
Drums and rhythmic destruction specialist.
Together, the band have crafted an album that captures themes of:
- Chaos
- Survival
- Rebellion
- Transformation
…and wrapped the whole thing in massive riffs and relentless energy.
BUILT FOR THE STAGE 🤘
One thing Artificial Agent have never lacked is intensity. Known for explosive live performances and a gritty theatrical edge, the band continue to grow a fiercely loyal fanbase across the hard rock and metal scene.
You can already imagine these tracks absolutely detonating live:
Sweaty venues.
Crowds screaming every lyric.
Beer flying through the air.
Someone losing a shoe in the pit.
Standard rock ’n’ roll behaviour, mun. 🍻
THE RIFF REPORT VERDICT 🔥
Prismatic sounds like Artificial Agent levelling up without losing the raw aggression that made fans latch onto them in the first place. It’s modern, melodic, heavy, emotional, and unapologetically loud — exactly what proper hard rock should be.
Detroit has always produced bands with grit in their blood, and Artificial Agent are carrying that tradition forward with a record that sounds ready to shake walls clean off their foundations.
📅 Prismatic releases May 9th 2026
Available on all major streaming platforms.
Turn it up stupidly loud, annoy the neighbours, and prepare for absolute riff carnage. 🤘🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
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When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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