Friday, April 17, 2026

AMERICAN SHARKS album Not Dead Yet out now, U.S. tour with Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol on now

Photo: Casey Chumbley



"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


“Might be considered abrasive if they weren’t also so darn catchy.” – KUTX / NPR


“Their third, and best album… Not Dead Yet hits it just right, American Sharks’ explosive live freakouts finally contained on nine Cheap-Trick-becomes-Green Day tracks of anthemic emotion and neck lacerations.” – Austin Chronicle




Austin trio American Sharks release their first new album in 6 years today, titled Not Dead Yet. The album is now available on all streaming platforms, as well as LP, CD and download HERE (Bandcamp HERE)


American Sharks are main support on the full U.S. tour dates with Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol which began last night in Denver, CO with a sold out show at the Bluebird Theater. 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 is available on LP, CD and download, released on April 17th, 2026 via Permanent TeethOrders are available HERE


AMERICAN SHARKS - LIVE 2026:

04/17 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge *

04/18 Kalispell, MT - Rocky Mountain Riff Fest 

04/19 Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern * (LOW TICKETS)

04/20 Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios * (SOLD OUT)

04/22 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of The Hill *

04/23 Los Angeles, CA - Zebulon *

04/25 San Diego, CA - The Casbah * (LOW TICKETS)

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 *# (LOW TICKETS)

05/06 Milwaukee, WI - Falcon Bowl *#

05/07 St. Louis, MO - Blueberry Hill Duck Room *#

05/08 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle *# (LOW TICKETS)

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 * (LOW TICKETS)

05/17 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s *

05/18 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery *

05/20 Charlotte, NC - Neighborhood Theatre *

05/21 Atlanta, GA - The Earl *

05/22 Atlanta, GA - The Earl * (SOLD OUT)

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


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