After a few turns of the wheel, John Corabi is back in the driver’s seat of The Dead Daisies, and the ride ahead looks explosive. With a new album locked and loaded, titled Light ‘Em Up, the band is steering full-throttle into a rebirth that celebrates their signature sound while pushing the edge of modern hard rock.
Set to drop on September 6, 2025, Light ‘Em Up is the band’s latest chapter in a saga marked by high-voltage riffs, deep-rooted grooves, and a lineup that reads like a who’s-who of rock royalty. This record doesn’t just aim to revisit the band’s past glories—it’s a statement of resilience, raw energy, and unshaken confidence.
The return of Corabi, who had stepped away from the group for a time, brings back a voice and attitude that many fans consider essential to the Daisies’ identity. His reconnection with the band wasn’t just about nostalgia—it was a creative spark. After a phone call turned into a demo session, that energy quickly evolved into a full-blown album. What began as a couple of tracks rapidly blossomed into an inspired collection that captures everything from punchy stadium rockers to emotionally driven slow burners.
The album’s first taste came with the release of the title track, “Light ‘Em Up,” a riff-heavy anthem laced with bluesy swagger and fiery intent. It’s a clear signal that The Dead Daisies aren’t mellowing out—they’re sharpening their teeth.
Themes across the album dig into personal strength, defiance, and growth—not just for Corabi, but for the band as a whole. These aren’t tracks made to chase trends; they’re born from experience, grit, and the kind of road-tested wisdom only decades in rock can bring.
Corabi has made it clear this isn’t a one-off reunion. He’s committed to this new era of The Dead Daisies, with plans to support the album through an extensive tour. Things kick off with a UK leg starting the same day as the album release and continue across Europe through the fall. Live shows will be a chance for the band to channel the raw force of their new material and reconnect with their global fanbase in the way only live rock can deliver.
Behind the scenes, the album was crafted with a core band that includes the towering talents of Doug Aldrich on guitar, David Lowy keeping the riffs tight and true, and the rhythmic power of Brian Tichy on drums. It’s a no-frills, all-thrill approach—just four musicians locked in and firing on all cylinders.
Light ‘Em Up feels like a mission. It’s not just another notch in the band’s discography—it’s a celebration of survival, creative fire, and the unmistakable chemistry that happens when the right people plug in and play from the gut. For fans old and new, this album might just be the spark that reignites a passion for pure, unfiltered rock.
