Australian Heavy Metal heavy weights Wicked Smile officially release their brand-new album titled When Night Falls Worldwide via No Dust Records (Netherlands).
Wicked Smile claim that this new record was a natural progression for the band, moving in a heavier direction than their highly acclaimed debut “Wait For The Night”, whilst still keeping it true to the Wicked Smile sound with catchy melodic hooks. “When Night Falls was a labour of love to create and we really hope our fans enjoy it.” – quote the band.
Wicked Smile will be launching the new album live on tour, beginning in their Hometown of Melbourne, Australia on the 7th of March at The Northcote Social Club. Followed by a tour of the UK in June 2026, featuring festival and headline dates, with more European dates to be announced.
You can order When Night Falls now via No Dust Records and tickets to see Wicked Smile on tour are available now via wickedsmileband.com
WICKED SMILE – When Night Falls
1. When Night Falls (Video) 2. Back To Back We Stand (Video) 3. Face Of The Wicked (Video) 4. Rebel Souls 5. Never Surrender 6. Before The Rain 7. Walking The Wire 8. Night Time Riders 9. Heaven’s Falling Down (Crutch) 10. The Phoenix Will Rise 11. Scream ‘n’ Shout 12. Edge Of Madness (LP bonus track)
Australian Heavy Metal Titans Wicked Smile have just released a brand new single, ‘Back To Back We Stand’ from their forthcoming sophomore album “When Night Falls”.
The newly released single is a rhythmically driven, classic Heavy Metal anthem with a message.
Stevie Janevski (Guitar) explains, “Back To Back We Stand is about band support, loyalty & unity. There’s a lot of people who try and put you down in this industry. I guess this is our stance on those people – Back to back we stand”.
Back To Back We Stand’ is available now on all digital platforms and you can view a live version on the bands YouTube channel of the song from the band’s recent live show in Tokyo, Japan.
WICKED SMILE – When Night Falls
1. When Night Falls (Video) 2. Back To Back We Stand (Video) 3. Face Of The Wicked (Video) 4. Rebel Souls 5. Never Surrender 6. Before The Rain 7. Walking The Wire 8. Night Time Riders 9. Heaven’s Falling Down (Crutch) 10. The Phoenix Will Rise 11. Scream ‘n’ Shout 12. Edge Of Madness (LP bonus track)
“When Night Falls” is out worldwide on February 6th via No Dust Records, Netherlands.
Wicked Smile will launch their new album live with a hometown album launch show in Melbourne on March 7th at the Northcote Social Club, followed by a tour of the UK in June 2026 with support from UK Heavy Metal locals Rattlesnakes. With more dates in EU TBA.
Australian Heavy metal act Wicked Smile release their second single titled ‘Face Of The Wicked’ from their forthcoming sophomore album ‘When Night Falls’. This is the follow up to the band’s highly acclaimed debut album ‘Wait For The Night’ (2021).
Face Of The Wicked is a riff heavy, slower tempo track influenced by the likes of Black Sabbath & Dio. This single really showcases the powerhouse voice of vocalist Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear), as he takes his hat off to his mega influence Ronnie James Dio. Guitarist Stevie goes onto add, “our new album is the natural progression for us. We wear our influences on our sleeves and the new album is no different. If you’re a fan of Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Savatage, Dokken, Icon & Skid Row, I think you’ll like what we’ve done on our new album! We’ve written a heavier album with classic metal roots, with a wide seamless range of slower old school influenced hits and full blown up-tempo metallic tracks with a hook!
Wicked Smile’s new album When Night Falls is now available for pre-order and will be released worldwide on February 6th.
*Distribution to stores will be going through: Bertus Distribution (Benelux), The Orchard (EU), Plastic Head (UK).
Wicked Smile will launch their new album LIVE with a tour of Japan in November 2025 with dates in Osaka, Nagoya & Tokyo. A tour of Europe/UK will follow in 2026, including a string of headline club shows and festival appearances.
WICKED SMILE – When Night Falls
1. When Night Falls (Video) 2. Back To Back We Stand 3. Face Of The Wicked (Video) 4. Rebel Souls 5. Never Surrender 6. Before The Rain 7. Walking The Wire 8. Night Time Riders 9. Heaven’s Falling Down (Crutch) 10. The Phoenix Will Rise 11. Scream ‘n’ Shout 12. Edge Of Madness (LP bonus track)
Bio: Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping, melodic heavy metal to the forefront. They released one of the albums of the year in 2021; a collection of ten ‘killer songs’, produced by Paul Laine (The Defiants/ex Danger Danger) and mastered by Bruno Ravel (The Defiants/Danger Danger).
Guitarist Stevie Janevski goes on to say, “we’re a five-piece kick ass heavy rock band and I think we made our presence known with the release of our debut album Wait For The Night”. Wicked Smile is fronted by charismatic vocal virtuoso Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear) with Stevie Janevski (ex Black Majesty & Cyclone Tracy) & Dave Graham (ex In Malice’s Wake) on guitars, Tom Nugara (Envenomed) on bass & Andrew Sharp (ex Pegazus) on drums.
Lyrically, the band explores current issues within society such as civil unrest, bullying and mental health. Songs like We Fall, Sign Of Times, Daze Of Delirium, Stronger, Last Goodbye & Don’t Wait For Me are all thought provoking and not the cliché lyrics that you’d expect for this style of heavy metal.
Wicked Smile has been overwhelmed by the positive response from the underground rock and metal community. Steve Price at ARfm radio called the band “kickass Australian rock with killer vocals”. Fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Dio, Savatage and Dokken should feel at home, with the band drawing major influence from seventies and eighties heavy rock and metal.
2023 saw Wicked Smile independently release an EP worldwide titled ‘Night Time Riders’ and touring the United Kingdom (for the second time in one year). Where they performed at renowned festivals such as Winter Storm, Hard Rock Hell & Planet Rockstock Festival. Alongside their festival appearances, Wicked Smile played 20 club shows over two UK tours in 2023 & 2024. The reception and atmosphere received by fans at Wicked Smile’s live shows are really second to none and up there with the big guns!
Wicked Smile have toured nationally with Skid Row & H.E.A.T. and have shared the stage with legendary acts such as Michael Schenker Group, FM, Slaughter, Uli John Roth, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Tyketto, Lynch Mob, Dream Evil, Graham Bonnet Band and many more on many stages worldwide!
Wicked Smile look forward to hit the ground running harder than ever with the release of their upcoming album ‘When Night Falls’. Launching their sophomore album in Japan with a tour in November of 2025, followed by a European tour in 2026, featuring festival and club shows.
Members:
Danny Cecati – Lead Vocals Stevie Janevski – Guitar Davey Graham – Guitar Tom Nugara – Bass Andrew Sharp – Drums
Australian Heavy Metal Band Wicked Smileannounce their forthcoming sophomore album ‘When Night Falls’ and release the title track ‘When Night Falls’ featuring an official music video. This is the follow up to the band’s highly acclaimed debut album ‘Wait For The Night’ (2021).
The new single is an up-tempo track which again showcases the mega voice of Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear) on lead vocals. Guitarist Stevie goes onto add, “our new album is the natural progression for us. We wear our influences on our sleeves and the new album is no different. If you’re a fan of Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Savatage, Dokken, Icon & Skid Row, I think you’ll like what we’ve done on our new album. We’ve written a heavier album with classic metal roots and have a solid mix of up-tempo, midtempo and slower tracks, reminiscent on many of the eighty’s heavy rock/metal albums”.
Wicked Smile’s new album When Night Falls will be released in Japan on October 29th and is now available for pre-order via Disk Union – Japan and will be available at all live shows.
Following the early Japanese exclusive release, When Night Falls will be released Worldwide on CD & vinyl, February 6th 2026 via No Dust Recordsin Europe (Including UK) + North America and released independently in Australia and the rest of the world. Pre-sales for the worldwide release will be announced shortly.
Wicked Smile will launch their new album with a tour of Japanin November 2025 with dates in Osaka, Nagoya & Tokyo. A tour of Europe will follow in 2026.
When Night Falls -tracklist:
When Night Falls
Back To Back We Stand
Face Of The Wicked
Rebel Souls
Never Surrender
Before The Rain
Walking The Wire
Night Time Riders
Heaven’s Falling Down (Crutch)
The Phoenix Will Rise
Scream ‘n’ Shout
Edge Of Madness (LP bonus track)
Japan pre-order (October 29 2025 release): click here. Worldwide album Pre-order TBA soon!
Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping, melodic heavy metal to the forefront. They released one of the albums of the year in 2021; a collection of ten ‘killer songs’, produced by Paul Laine (The Defiants/ex Danger Danger) and mastered by Bruno Ravel (The Defiants/Danger Danger).
Guitarist Stevie Janevski goes on to say, “we’re a five-piece kick ass heavy rock band and I think we made our presence known with the release of our debut album Wait For The Night”. Wicked Smile is fronted by charismatic vocal virtuoso Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear) with Stevie Janevski (ex Black Majesty & Cyclone Tracy) & Dave Graham (ex In Malice’s Wake) on guitars, Tom Nugara (Envenomed) on bass & Andrew Sharp (ex Pegazus) on drums.
Lyrically, the band explores current issues within society such as civil unrest, bullying and mental health. Songs like We Fall, Sign Of Times, Daze Of Delirium, Stronger, Last Goodbye & Don’t Wait For Me are all thought provoking and not the cliché lyrics that you’d expect for this style of heavy metal.
Wicked Smile has been overwhelmed by the positive response from the underground rock and metal community. Steve Price at ARfm radio called the band “kickass Australian rock with killer vocals”. Fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Dio, Savatage and Dokken should feel at home, with the band drawing major influence from seventies and eighties heavy rock and metal.
2023 saw Wicked Smile independently release an EP worldwide titled ‘Night Time Riders’ and touring the United Kingdom (for the second time in one year). Where they performed at renowned festivals such as Winter Storm, Hard Rock Hell & Planet Rockstock Festival. Alongside their festival appearances, Wicked Smile played 20 club shows over two UK tours in 2023 & 2024. The reception and atmosphere received by fans at Wicked Smile’s live shows are really second to none and up there with the big guns!
Wicked Smile have toured nationally with Skid Row & H.E.A.T. and have shared the stage with legendary acts such as Michael Schenker Group, FM, Slaughter, Uli John Roth, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Tyketto, Lynch Mob, Dream Evil, Graham Bonnet Band and many more on many stages worldwide!
Wicked Smile look forward to hit the ground running harder than ever with the release of their upcoming album ‘When Night Falls’. Launching their sophomore album in Japan with a tour in November of 2025, followed by a European tour in 2026, featuring festival and club shows.
Members:
Danny Cecati – Lead Vocals Stevie Janevski – Guitar Davey Graham – Guitar Tom Nugara – Bass Andrew Sharp – Drums
Australian heavy rockers, WICKED SMILE have released their new four song EP titled ‘Night Time Riders’ today, November 17th which coincides with the band’s UK headline show at The Motorsport Lounge in Llandudno, Wales.
Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping heavy rock to the forefront. After releasing one of the Albums Of The Year in 2021 with their debut Wait For The Night, the boys are now ready to unleash the next chapter of wicked music.
Influenced by the likes of Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Icon and Skid Row, the boys have written four uptempo guitar driven anthems with soaring lead vocals by mega voice Danny Cecati.
The ep was produced by Chris Themelco at Monolith Studios and the cover art was handled by the talented Tristan Tait.
Wicked Smile will launch their Night Time Riders ep with a run of live dates in the United Kingdom with festival appearances at WinterStorm and Planet Rockstock and a number of club dates (see below for details).
U.K. Live Dates :
Friday 17th November – The Motorsport Lounge, Llandudno, U.K. Saturday 18th November – Tapestry, Bradford, U.K. Sunday 19th November – Eleven, Stoke, U.K. Wednesday 22nd November – Fuel Rock Club, Cardiff, U.K. Thursday 23rd November – Underground, Swindon, U.K. Saturday 25th November – WinterStorm Festival, Troon, U.K. Monday 27th November – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh, U.K. Tuesday 28th November Trillians – Newcastle. U.K. Wednesday 29th November – Yardbirds, Grimsby. U.K. Saturday 2nd December – Planet Rockstock Festival, Porthcawl, U.K. Sunday 3rd December – Cart & Horses, London, U.K.
Wicked Smile U.K. Tour line-up : Danny Cecati – lead vocals Dave Graham – guitars Stevie Janevski – guitars Tom Nugara – bass Alex Rogowski – drums
Australian heavy rockers, WICKED SMILE have released their new single/video ‘Night Time Riders from the band’s upcoming new four song EP titled ‘Night Time Riders’. Watch the new video on YouTube, below.
Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping heavy rock to the forefront. After releasing one of the Albums Of The Year in 2021 with their debut Wait For The Night, the boys are now ready to unleash the next chapter of wicked music.
Influenced by the likes of Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Ozzy Osbourne, Icon and Skid Row, the boys have written four uptempo guitar driven anthems with soaring lead vocals by mega voice Danny Cecati.
The ep was produced by Chris Themelco at Monolith Studios and the cover art was handled by the talented Tristan Tait.
Night Time Riders tracklisting :
1. Night Time Riders 2. Edge Of Madness 3. Never Surrender 4. Scream ‘N’ Shout
Wicked Smile will launch their Night Time Riders ep with a run of live dates in the United Kingdom with festival appearances at WinterStorm Festival & Planet Rockstock Festival and a number of club dates (see below for details).
Wicked Smile U.K. Tour line-up :
Danny Cecati – lead vocals Dave Graham – guitars Stevie Janevski – guitars Tom Nugara – bass Alex Rogowski – drums
U.K. Live Dates :
Friday 17th November – The Motorsport Lounge, Llandudno, U.K. Saturday 18th November – Tapestry, Bradford, U.K. Sunday 19th November – Eleven, Stoke, U.K. Wednesday 22nd November – Fuel Rock Club, Cardiff, U.K. Thursday 23rd November – Underground, Swindon, U.K. Saturday 25th November – WinterStorm Festival, Troon, U.K. Monday 27th November – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh, U.K. Tuesday 28th November Trillians – Newcastle. U.K. Wednesday 29th November – Yardbirds, Grimsby. U.K. Saturday 2nd December – Planet Rockstock Festival, Porthcawl, U.K. Sunday 3rd December – Cart & Horses, London, U.K.
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