The Dead Daisies have finished mixing their new studio album and are moving into the mastering phase, the band announced in a studio update on Instagram. The record is set to arrive in late February 2027 and will be the band’s first full-length release with Kelly Hansen, the former Foreigner vocalist who recently joined the group.
The band shared details about the album’s progress in their latest update, confirming that the mixing stage is complete and the next phase of production is underway.
The Dead Daisies wrote on Instagram: “And that’s a WRAP from The Mix Room! The new album is MIXED, being mastered, and then it’s straight to the North Pole! We’re aiming for a release towards the end of February 2027, with the exact date still to be announced! Can’t wait for you all to hear what we’ve been cookin’ up! Stay tuned… plenty more to come!”
The album represents the band’s first studio record with Hansen following the departure of previous lead singer John Corabi. The exact release date will be announced at a later time.
Kelly Hansen joined The Dead Daisies in October 2026 after stepping away from Foreigner, where he had spent two decades. Hansen stated he was not retiring but moving on to other things. His entry into the band follows John Corabi’s departure, which Corabi confirmed was not a mutual decision.
Corabi had two stints with the band, from 2015 to 2019 and again from 2023 to 2026. His latest exit came after The Dead Daisies teamed with Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes as The Purple Daisies for a show in May 2026. Hughes announced his retirement from live work following that performance.
The Dead Daisies reunites Hansen with his former Hurricane bandmate Doug Aldrich as the band continues its revolving lineup. The band released a new single named “Lift Me Up” to mark Hansen’s arrival. The current lineup also includes guitarist David Lowy, drummer Tommy Clufetos and bassist Jimi Crutchley. Tour dates are planned for 2027.
