Sweden’s melodic rock veterans Dalton unleash today their new single and official video, “Playing With Fire”, taken from the upcoming studio album, “Rock Will Never Die”, set for release on December 11, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band commented: “Some fires are meant to burn. There’s a fine line between passion and danger. And sometimes, crossing that line is exactly what makes life worth living. The song captures the thrill of taking chances, following your instincts and refusing to play it safe. Driven by powerful guitars, soaring melodies and the unmistakable spirit of classic AOR, “Playing with Fire” delivers everything that makes melodic rock timeless – energy, emotion and hooks that refuse to let go.”
“But this is more than just another rock anthem. It’s about that irresistible spark. The moment when you know you’re getting too close to the flames, yet something keeps pulling you in”, they added. “It’s about keeping the fire alive. Turn it up. Feel the heat.”
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“Rock Will Never Die” is the highly anticipated return of Dalton, breaking a twelve year absence from the marketplace. It’s the record that perfectly captures the timeless sound that has defined the band for decades.
Vocalist Bosse Lindmark stated: “We were perfectly happy with our place in the AOR history books, but our fans wanted more – much more. When Frontiers came to us with the opportunity to make a new album, it was flattering but also challenging. We had to ask ourselves some tough questions: can we still do it? Do we still have the chops? The answer became “Rock Will Never Die”. We wanted to make something that feels relevant today while still being unmistakably Dalton.”
“This is classic Dalton with heavier guitars – a tougher, more in-your-face sound, but still with the melodies and hooks that have always been such an important part of who we are. Bringing Moltas into the band gave us a huge injection of energy and passion, and the whole band is firing on all eight”, he added. “Forty years after we released ‘Can’t Stop Loving You Now’, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a new Dalton album.”
With the addition of new guitarist Moltas Åhs, the band brings fresh energy to their classic Scandinavian melodic rock style, while Bosse Lindmark’s raspy vocals continue to deliver the emotive power and signature tone that fans have come to love.
Supported the veteran members Anders Lindmark on bass, Mats “Dalton” Dahlberg on drums, and Ola Lindström on keyboards, the album features soaring choruses, driving riffs, and unforgettable melodies, proving that the spirit of Dalton is as vibrant and unrelenting as ever.
“Rock Will Never Die” is both a celebration of the band’s legacy and a bold statement that true rock never fades.
“Rock Will Never Die” Tracklist:
1. Rock Will Never Die
2. Playing With Fire
3. I Wanna Know
4. Save A Bullet
5. Waiting
6. White Lies
7. You
8. You’re Not My Lover
9. Letting Go
10. Way Back Home
11. I Have A Dream
DALTON are:
Bosse Lindmark – vocals
Moltas Åhs – guitars
Mats (Dalton) Dahlberg – drums
Anders (Kebbe) Lindmark – bass
Ola Lindström – keyboards
