The Karma Effect have announced a 13-date UK headline tour for autumn 2026 alongside further details of their upcoming third album, Cruel Intentions. Set for release on 15 May 2026 via Earache Records, the album marks a bold step forward for the South London band, delivering a sound leaner, louder and heavier.
The tour will see the band perform across the UK, with support from Juliet’s Not Dead, following strong demand for their album launch show.
Cruel Intentions features eleven new tracks, blending classic rock influences with modern energy, capturing the band’s dynamic live sound. The record explores themes of love, danger and ambition, while maintaining the swagger and wit that defines The Karma Effect.
Recent single Dangerous Love is “about doing things you shouldn’t do, but you can’t stop yourself,” vocalist Henry Gottelier told us. “Passion overtaking your senses and your mind getting away from you.”
Cruel Intentions is a collection which captures the visceral atmosphere of the band’s lauded live performances and is, without a doubt, the most complete, crystal clear realisation of the band’s ambitions yet.
“This album is the culmination of everything we have,” Henry said. “While collaborating again with producer Michael Charman, we brought in Mercury and GRAMMY-nominated Romesh Dodangoda specifically for the mix, because we were obsessed with making every single note count.
“The result is a sound so big, it’s a stadium experience for your ears.”
With a growing reputation and a Top 20 album already under their belt, The Karma Effect continue to establish themselves as one of the most exciting acts in modern Heavy Rock.
The Karma Effect’s new album Cruel Intentions is out 15th May 2026 and is available to pre-order now on signed editions, limited alt artwork editions, limited coloured vinyl, and more, whilst stocks last, via the Earache store.
The Karma Effect – Cruel Intentions Tracklist
01 Ride or Die
02 Dangerous Love
03 Lady Bohemian
04 Raised on Rock ‘n’ Roll
05 Bad Manners
06 Closest Thing to Crazy
07 Waiting on a Miracle
08 Better Luck Next Time
09 Long Gone
10 Cruel Intentions
11 One More for the Road
