"A frenetic blast of scuzzy, fuzzy rock 'n' roll that's full of raucous, riotous energy." — Kerrang!
"Puts Motorhead's rhythm section, The Stooges' raw power, and Black Sabbath's evil melodies in a blender. For a more modern comparison, it also sounds a bit like Mutoid Man." — Brooklyn Vegan
"A little bit stoner, a little bit punk, a lot a bit fuzz, it is just the right mixture to create that delicious blend of awesomeness." — Nerdist
Austin trio American Sharks release their new single "Bang Yer Head" today from their first new album in 6 years, Not Dead Yet. The song is an anthemic paean to the Heavy Metal resistance featuring a lead guitar solo by GWAR guitarist Balsac. It launched earlier via Decibel Magazine HERE. "Bang Yer Head" is available to hear and share on all DSPs HERE.
American Sharks will be main support on the upcoming full U.S. tour dates with Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol beginning in April. Please see all dates below. Tickets for all shows are available HERE.
American Sharks is a three-piece band hailing from Austin, TX. Their punk-metal hybrid sound blends pop hooks with blasting-yer-face riffs resulting in something akin to if Weezer went Stoner Rock. Coupled with hook-laden singalong lyrics, American Sharks’ forthcoming 2026 album Not Dead Yet is, well, a breathtaking return.
The band is joined on the album by special guest guitar soloists: Mike Derks (GWAR), Zach Blair (Rise Against), Kyle Shutt (The Sword), David Sullivan (Red Fang), and Leo Lydon (Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol).
Since the release of their 2013 self-titled debut album, American Sharks has toured extensively supporting the likes of GWAR, Clutch, The Sword, Red Fang, Big Business, Corrosion of Conformity and many others. After touring to support their debut album on The End Records, American Sharks took time off to write and record their self-produced follow up album, 11:11 on BMG. After a 5 year break, American Sharks are back (centered around founders, vocalist/bassist Roky Moon and drummer Nick Cornetti) with 9 fast-paced, pummeling tracks.
Not Dead Yet will be available on LP, CD and download on April 17th, 2026 via Permanent Teeth. Pre-orders are available HERE.
AMERICAN SHARKS - LIVE 2026:
04/16 Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater *#
04/17 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge *
04/18 Kalispell, MT - Rocky Mountain Riff Fest
04/19 Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern *
04/20 Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios *
04/22 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of The Hill *
04/23 Los Angeles, CA - Zebulon *
04/25 San Diego, CA - The Casbah *
04/26 Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriet’s *
04/28 Phoenix, AZ - Rebel Lounge *
05/01 Oklahoma City, OK - Resonant Head *#
05/02 Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck *#
05/03 Omaha, NE - Reverb *#
05/04 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry *#
05/06 Milwaukee, WI - Falcon Bowl *#
05/07 St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill Duck Room *#
05/08 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle *#
05/09 Cleveland, OH - Mahall’s *#
05/10 Toronto, ON - The Garrison *
05/12 Montreal, QC - Cabaret Foufs *
05/13 Boston, MA - Sonia *
05/15 Brooklyn, NY - TV Eye *
05/17 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s *
05/18 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery *
05/20 Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre *
05/22 Atlanta, GA - The Earl *
05/23 Nashville, TN - The Blue Room *
* w/ Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol
# w/ Pink Fuzz
Artist: American Sharks
Album: Not Dead Yet
Label: Permanent Teeth
Release Date: April 17th, 2026
01. Not Dead Yet
02. Flowers for The Dead
03. Going Insane
04. Fuzz War
05. Give Me Blood
06. Bang Yer Head
07. The Machine
08. Sunny Sunday
09. They Want Peace
