Polarising pop-metallers President have released their debut album, 'Blood Of Your Empire', today, September 3, 2026. The album, released via Atlantic Records, follows a rapid ascent for the anonymous quartet.
The band's rise has included overflowing a tent at Download Festival despite being an unknown entity, and later drawing a crowd size equal to stage headliners Knocked Loose at Slam Dunk Festival 2026. Their upcoming UK tour, which includes a show at London's 5,000-capacity O2 Academy Brixton, sold out within hours.
While their musical style and masked image have divided opinion, with some questioning the authenticity and timing, the band's frontman has confirmed his identity will remain secret. He hopes fans will focus on the "artform" over his true name.
NME's review suggests 'Blood Of Your Empire' sees President moving beyond their modern metalcore template, with tracks like the rap-metal collaboration 'Hate Figure' and the playful piano on 'White Devil' offering unexpected twists. The album is described as a "courageous attempt to uncover sonic territory that is truly their own."