London punk band Rifle have announced their debut album and new single 'No King'
The debut album will release on 16th January 2026 via Year0001.
London-based punk band Rifle have announced the release of their self-titled debut album, set for 16th January 2026 via Year0001.
The announcement comes alongside the release of their lead single 'No King'. The band initially formed when Max, the vocalist, and Ross, the bassist, connected over music at their jobs before expanding their lineup with Flynn on drums, and Albert and Louis on guitars.
Reflecting on their upcoming album, the band stated: "As an album, RIFLE centres on the working-class experience. Some of the choruses and vocal hooks were inspired by the chants you’d hear on football terraces, with that natural sing-along quality. We also wanted to capture the sound and identity of being a London band, which I hope comes through on the album. A lot of the music we listened to while recording has a strong London identity. Groups like Cockney Rejects and Cock Sparrer may not have a big overlap in sound, but their lyrical focus and overall ethos definitely define them as London bands. That’s something we were aiming to achieve as well. This album was our first time recording everyone’s parts separately. We made sure we were all actively listening to what everyone else had laid down, constantly offering suggestions and keeping the encouragement flowing. And of course, recording with Jonah, who produced the album with us, meant there was no shortage of ideas and support."
Rifle are set to perform at London's Moth Club on 28th March 2026 with supporting acts Luxury Apartments and Eel Men.
The announcement comes alongside the release of their lead single 'No King'. The band initially formed when Max, the vocalist, and Ross, the bassist, connected over music at their jobs before expanding their lineup with Flynn on drums, and Albert and Louis on guitars.
Reflecting on their upcoming album, the band stated: "As an album, RIFLE centres on the working-class experience. Some of the choruses and vocal hooks were inspired by the chants you’d hear on football terraces, with that natural sing-along quality. We also wanted to capture the sound and identity of being a London band, which I hope comes through on the album. A lot of the music we listened to while recording has a strong London identity. Groups like Cockney Rejects and Cock Sparrer may not have a big overlap in sound, but their lyrical focus and overall ethos definitely define them as London bands. That’s something we were aiming to achieve as well. This album was our first time recording everyone’s parts separately. We made sure we were all actively listening to what everyone else had laid down, constantly offering suggestions and keeping the encouragement flowing. And of course, recording with Jonah, who produced the album with us, meant there was no shortage of ideas and support."
Rifle are set to perform at London's Moth Club on 28th March 2026 with supporting acts Luxury Apartments and Eel Men.
The tracklisting for 'Rifle' reads:
'Rifle'
'No King'
'Soldier Doll'
'The Flag'
'Protest'
'Cease and Desist'
'Worthless'
'Cut Me Loose'
'Bastards'
'United State'
'Gauntlet of Hate'
'Pray For All'
'Rifle'
'No King'
'Soldier Doll'
'The Flag'
'Protest'
'Cease and Desist'
'Worthless'
'Cut Me Loose'
'Bastards'
'United State'
'Gauntlet of Hate'
'Pray For All'
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