{"id":2489214,"date":"2026-07-05T18:37:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T18:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2489214"},"modified":"2026-07-05T18:37:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T18:37:49","slug":"paul-laine-announces-new-album-the-long-road-back-out-on-september-25-2026-via-frontiers-music-srl-metal-planet-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/paul-laine-announces-new-album-the-long-road-back-out-on-september-25-2026-via-frontiers-music-srl-metal-planet-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Laine announces new album \u201cThe Long Road Back\u201d out on September 25, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl\u00a0 \u2013 Metal Planet Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"bdaia-post-featured-image\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/514225.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox-enabled\" data-caption=\"\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The renowned Canadian singer Paul Laine is thrilled to announce that his new studio album, \u201cThe Long Road Back\u201d, will be released on September 25, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first single, \u201cLove Me Or Leave Me\u201d, along with an official visualizer, are available now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laine commented:\u00a0<em>\u201cI\u2019m so happy to launch a new era in my solo career with my new single \u201cLove Me Or Leave Me\u201d. I feel like I finally got a chance to pick up where I left off all those years ago, when I finished making \u201cStick It In Your Ear\u201d. Come join me on my new musical journey with \u201cThe Long Road Back\u201d album. See y\u2019all out on the Road in 2027.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the official visualizer for \u201cLove Me Or Leave Me\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Nnh8mY6BubE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paul Laine - &quot;Love Me Or Leave Me&quot; - Official Visualizer Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nnh8mY6BubE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br \/>Pre-Order \u201cThe Long Road Back\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ffm.bio\/paullaine-thelongroadback\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/666687-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/666687-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/666687-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/666687-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/666687-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/666687-850x850.jpg 850w, https:\/\/metalplanetmusic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/666687.jpg 1417w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A masterclass in melodic rock, Paul Laine\u2019s new album delivers soaring hooks, heartfelt ballads, and arena-ready anthems that traverse the full spectrum of the genre. From the driving energy of \u201cLove Me Or Leave Me\u201d, to the intimate vulnerability of \u201cSomeday\u201d (co-written with Andrew Oye), every track is meticulously crafted, showcasing Laine\u2019s signature vocal power and melodic sensibility. \u201cDon\u2019t Let Me Go Tonite\u201d comes alive with a striking video that complements its infectious energy.<\/p>\n<p>Laine stated:\u00a0<em>\u201cEver since I released my first solo album, I\u2019ve wondered when I\u2019d finally have the chance to make a follow-up. Life \u2013 and music \u2013 have a way of taking you places you never expect. Looking back, every chapter of my career has led me down a different road, and each one has shaped me as both a songwriter and a person\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI\u2019ve been incredibly fortunate to make records with Danger Danger, Darkhorse, The Defiants, Shugaazer, and Jetset Junkies. Every one of those experiences taught me something and gave me memories I\u2019ll always carry with me. But somewhere in the back of my mind, I always knew the road would eventually lead me home \u2013 to where it all started. Just a kid with a guitar, trying to make sense of love, life, loss, hope, and everything in between through songs\u201d,<\/em>\u00a0he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe Long Road Back\u201d is exactly that. It\u2019s a musical journey back to my roots, but it\u2019s also a reflection of every mile I\u2019ve travelled to get here. Every song carries a piece of the life I\u2019ve lived, the people I\u2019ve met, and the lessons I\u2019ve learned along the way. In many ways, this record feels like coming full circle. After all these years, I\u2019m grateful to finally share this chapter with everyone who\u2019s been waiting for it. I hope these songs find a place in your story, just as they\u2019ve become part of mine\u201d<\/em>, Laine concluded.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining Laine in the studio are longtime collaborators Bruno Ravel (his bandmate in The Defiants and also in Danger Danger \u2013 bass, producer), Scotty \u201cHooch\u201d Taylor (drums), Andrew Oye (lead guitar), with production handled by Laine and Ravel. The album features standout singles like \u201cLove Me Or Leave Me\u201d, the video-driven \u201cDon\u2019t Let Me Go Tonite\u201d, and the heartfelt \u201cSomeday\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Musically, the record touches every corner of melodic rock, yet the songs sound like they\u2019re coming from the classic era when Bon Jovi dominated the airwaves \u2013 both in Laine\u2019s soaring vocals and in the anthemic, hook-laden songwriting. This is an album for fans who crave big choruses, passionate performances, and the kind of timeless melodic rock that only Paul Laine can deliver.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThe Long Road Back\u201d Tracklist:<br \/><\/strong><br \/>1.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Love Me Or Leave Me<br \/>2.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Don\u2019t Let Me Go Tonite<br \/>3.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Someday<br \/>4.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Come Back To Me<br \/>5.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Save Me Saturday Night<br \/>6.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Her Name Is Trouble<br \/>7.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Heaven And Earth Collide<br \/>8.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Bad Habit<br \/>9.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Kiss Me California<br \/>10.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0The Ones That Got Away<br \/>11.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Now That You Don\u2019t Love Me Anymore<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Line Up:<\/strong><br \/>Paul Laine<br \/>Bruno Ravel<br \/>Scotty \u201cHooch\u201d Taylor<br \/>Andrew Oye<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow PAUL LAINE:<\/strong><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paullaineofficial\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mrpaullaine\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mrpaullaine\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source metalplanetmusic.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The renowned Canadian singer Paul Laine is thrilled to announce that his new studio album, \u201cThe Long Road Back\u201d, will be released on September 25, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single, \u201cLove Me Or Leave Me\u201d, along with an official visualizer, are available now. Laine commented:\u00a0\u201cI\u2019m so happy to launch a new era [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2489215,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2489214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Paul-Laine-announces-new-album-The-Long-Road-Back-out.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2489214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2489214"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2489214\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2489216,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2489214\/revisions\/2489216"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2489215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2489214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2489214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2489214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}