Acclaimed rockers John Diva & The Rockets Of Love share today their new single and official visualizer video, “The Devil’s Got My Back”, taken from the upcoming new album, “Your Favorite Drug”, out October 16, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band described the single as “one of the album’s heaviest and fastest tracks. A monstrous opening riff drags listeners deep into the shadowy canyons of a dark, flickering city, where temptation and damnation wait at every corner – and where John dives headfirst with reckless abandon and devilish delight. Two blazing guitar solos from Snake Rocket and CJ Stevens, thunderous drums, and an aggressively pumping bass push the song to the very edge of heavy metal, playing with fire every step of the way.”
“Lyrically, the Devil isn’t the villain here”, they added. “He’s the ultimate wingman for a night of excess, the one who’s got your back long after the little angel on your shoulder has given up. Welcome to the dark, lust-fueled engine room of the new album.”
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John Diva & The Rockets of Love make a triumphant return with their explosive new album “Your Favorite Drug”. Bursting with attitude, swagger, and unapologetic energy, the band delivers a full-throttle hard rock experience that feels both timeless and electrifyingly fresh.
The band commented: “We wanted to achieve absolute focus and intensity – and in the production, working together with Hannes, to be extremely efficient. What sounds like hard work (which it was) – this sharpening of focus – brought us a lot of joy. It can be fun to keep hammering away at a raw diamond until it sparkles and shines. This time, there’s less emphasis on experimentation (like on “American Amadeus” for example) – though the album is still experimental in the sense that everything unnecessary has been stripped away”.
John Diva added: “When I think about making this album, there’s a very personal layer to it. We recorded in southern Germany, where my family is from, and I stayed with relatives during the sessions. It brought back a lot of great memories, so I went into the studio with a double sense of joy – giving everything to the record while reconnecting with my roots”.
“Your Favorite Drug” was a trip in the cleanest sense – we stayed completely sober, but worked in a real frenzy. Writing, recording, and finishing the album happened fast, and by the fourth record you know exactly what you want – and how to get it. There’s a lot of spontaneity in it too: the title track came together in just a few hours, and songs like “Bigger Than America” evolved into something bigger and bolder than we first imagined”, he continued.
Packed with massive hooks, soaring choruses, and razor-sharp riffs, “Your Favorite Drug” showcases the band at the peak of their songwriting power. Standout tracks like “Bigger Than America” and “The Devil’s Got My Back” emerge as true anthems, destined to ignite stages and thrill every hard rock fan with their infectious energy and sing-along choruses.
Produced by Hannes Braun, the album captures a polished yet gritty sound that perfectly amplifies the band’s larger-than-life personality. This is more than a comeback – it’s a statement. John Diva & The Rockets of Love are back, louder, bolder, and more addictive than ever.
One of the best hard rock releases of the year!
“Your Favorite Drug” Tracklist:
1. The Devil’s Got My Back
2. Bigger Than America
3. No Mercy For The Teenage Heart
4. Lamborghina
5. Favorite Drug
6. S.M.I.L.E.
7. Love Is Cold
8. Girls In Overdrive
9. Spectacular
10. Soundtrack Of My Life
Line Up:
John Diva
Snake Rocket
Remmie Martin
Marcus Coolman jr.
C.J. Stevens
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