Mother Vulture continue their unstoppable rise with the release of new single Phoenix, a high‑octane anthem built around one of the band’s biggest choruses to date and the defiant refrain “This is everything to me.” The track leans back into their classic rock roots while pushing forward with the tighter, more modern sound that has turned the Bristol outfit into one of the UK’s most talked‑about live prospects.
To match the scale of the song, Mother Vulture have teamed up with legendary guitar brand Gretsch for the official Phoenix video. The clip doubles as part of the launch campaign for Gretsch’s new Jet series, featuring the band tearing through the track while showcasing the latest instruments in full flight.
For guitarist Brodie Maguire, a long‑time Gretsch devotee, the collaboration is a dream partnership, capturing the band doing what they do best on camera.
Despite the big‑name tie‑in, Mother Vulture remain proudly DIY, self‑releasing Phoenix and gearing up to unleash new album Cartoon Violence on 15 January 2026. The record promises more of the band’s signature fusion of fast, tight drum breaks, fuzz‑laden riffs, huge hooks and a rippin’ guitar solo or three, all delivered with the wild‑eyed energy that has made their shows essential viewing.
Alongside the single comes the announcement of a full UK headline run for early 2026. Billed as the Cartoon Violence tour, the dates include an album launch show at the 450‑cap Exeter Phoenix on 31 January before hitting Cardiff, Southampton, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Manchester, Nottingham, Cheltenham, Alton and London. Tickets are already moving fast.
Mother Vulture have been building a formidable reputation on the road. Festival stops have included ArcTanGent, Bloodstock, Bearstone in Croatia, Leopallooza, Steelhouse and Burn It Down, while support slots alongside Skindred, Reef, Feeder, ’68, Steel Beans, Jamie Lenman and Bokassa have only sharpened their attack.
The band’s debut album Mother Knows Best drew praise for its explosion of monster hooks, punkoid ferocity, psychedelic moments and modern twists, landing them comparisons to Royal Blood at their fuzziest, Biffy Clyro at their heaviest and Queens Of The Stone Age at their most crazed. That momentum carried through to a headline tour that saw multiple sell‑outs, including a Rough Trade Bristol show that hit capacity in just 48 hours.
With Phoenix and Cartoon Violence, Mother Vulture are ready to take things to the next level. Expect riffs, sweat, chaos and a whole lot of Heavy Metal‑tinged rock and roll when the tour rolls through town.
Cartoon Violence is out on 15 January 2026. Pre-orders are available from here.
