Alright butt… strap in, grab a warm pint, and prepare your neck muscles – because American Sharks have just stormed back into the scene like they’ve been locked in a riff bunker for six years and finally kicked the door off its hinges.
Their brand new single “Bang Yer Head” has landed, and it’s exactly what it says on the tin: loud, proud, and built to cause absolute carnage in any room with a half-decent sound system. 🤘💥
🎸 A RIFF-FUELLED RETURN THAT HITS LIKE A FREIGHT TRAIN
After a proper long silence, the Austin trio are back with their upcoming album Not Dead Yet (dropping 17th April 2026 via Permanent Teeth), and this first taste is a full-on love letter to heavy music lifers everywhere.
“Bang Yer Head” isn’t just a song – it’s a rallying cry for the metal faithful. Big hooks? Check. Face-melting riffs? Oh yes. And just to send it into overdrive, the track features a guest solo from GWAR guitarist Balsac, which is about as subtle as a chainsaw in a library. Lovely stuff. 😈
🍔 PUNK, METAL, AND PURE CHAOS – THE SHARKS WAY
If you’ve never had the pleasure, American Sharks deal in a glorious hybrid of:
- Punk attitude
- Stoner rock fuzz
- Metal riffs that punch you square in the chest
- Catchy hooks that refuse to leave your brain
It’s like Weezer got dragged through a desert festival and came out covered in distortion pedals and bad decisions. And honestly? It works ridiculously well.
After a five-year break, the band – built around Roky Moon (vocals/bass) and Nick Cornetti (drums) – sound tighter, louder, and more fired up than ever.
💿 NOT DEAD YET – STACKED WITH RIFF ROYALTY
This upcoming record isn’t messing about either. It’s packed with nine fast, punchy tracks and a seriously stacked guest list of guitar heroes:
- Mike Derks (GWAR)
- Zach Blair (Rise Against)
- Kyle Shutt (The Sword)
- David Sullivan (Red Fang)
- Leo Lydon (Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol)
That’s not a guest list – that’s a full-on riff Avengers squad, mun. 🔥
🎧 Tracklist:
- Not Dead Yet
- Flowers for The Dead
- Going Insane
- Fuzz War
- Give Me Blood
- Bang Yer Head
- The Machine
- Sunny Sunday
- They Want Peace
🛣️ TOUR TIME – AND IT’S LOOKING ROWDY
As if dropping a belter of a comeback single wasn’t enough, American Sharks are heading straight back out on the road across the U.S. as main support for Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol.
Kicking off April 16th in Denver, this tour is shaping up to be pure chaos from start to finish – sweaty venues, loud crowds, and riffs bouncing off the walls like a dodgy pint on a Friday night.
Some dates also feature Pink Fuzz, which only adds more fuel to the fire. If this tour doesn’t end in at least one broken monitor and a crowd chant that makes no sense, we’ll be shocked.
🦈 NOT JUST BACK… THEY’RE HUNGRY
American Sharks have already shared stages with heavy hitters like GWAR, Clutch, The Sword, Red Fang, Big Business, and Corrosion of Conformity, so they’re no strangers to bringing the noise.
But this comeback? This feels different.
This feels like a band that’s had time to stew, recharge, and come back with something to prove.
📢 RIFF REPORT VERDICT
“Bang Yer Head” is everything you want from a comeback track:
- Loud as hell ✅
- Catchy enough to live rent-free in your brain ✅
- Packed with riffs that could start a mosh pit in a bus queue ✅
No gimmicks. No overthinking. Just straight-up, riff-heavy chaos.
And honestly? We’re absolutely here for it.
American Sharks aren’t just “Not Dead Yet”… they’re back to cause absolute mayhem. 🤘🔥
🌐 FOLLOW THE SHARKS
- Bandcamp: americansharks.bandcamp.com
- Linktree: linktr.ee/americansharks
- Instagram: instagram.com/americansharks
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.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
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.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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