Year : 2026
Style : Hard Rock
Country : France
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 140 mb
Bio:
Based in the South of France, HighWay is an electrifying band that has been shaking up and rocking the European music scene with its dynamic sound and energetic performances. Blending elements of rock, hard-rock, blues and heavy-metal, HighWay creates a musical experience that is both danceable and toe curling. Over the years, HighWay has built a strong following, earning a reputation for their live shows that leave audiences telling all their friends. Whether they're performing at intimate venues or larger festivals, the band’s chemistry and passion for music shine through, making each performance a memorable event. With six albums and over 500 European shows under their belt, “HighWay” has sold its soul to the demons of rock to get you headbanging, stomping your feet, and reminding you of what true rock ‘n’ roll is all about: raw and organic! Hailing from Sète (near Montpellier), the band draws inspiration from legends like AC/DC, Whitesnake, KISS, Guns N’ Roses, and Aerosmith, yet has developed its own distinct style: a masterful blend of the best of the ’80s and ’90s—all while infusing it with genuine uniqueness and heartfelt sincerity.After sharing some of Europe’s finest stages as the opening act for international bands such as the Michael Schenker Group, Gotthard, Jeff Scott Soto, Kissin’ Dynamite, Nashville Pussy, Electric Mary, and Enuff Z’Nuff… HighWay is now one of the must-see names in the “new wave of European classic hard rock”! With “Last Call For Rock’N’Roll,” the band delivers its sixth album, crafted with passion under the guidance of producer Brett Caldas-Lima (known for his work with Ayreon, Devin Townsend, Megadeth, Adagio, Hypno5e…). On the album, 12 rich, intense, deep, and catchy new tracks come together to create a true explosion of classy, melodic, and open-hearted Hard Rock’N’Roll—a secret known only to HighWay! Let yourself be swept away into their world and catch them live on the 2026/2027 tour! Don’t miss “The Last Call For Rock’N’Roll”!
Album:
Reputed French hard rock band HIGHWAY will release their sixth studio album, ”Last Call for Rock’n’Roll”, on April 24, 2026 via Pride & Joy Music, and we’re featuring it in exclusive at here.This album marks a return to a louder, electric sound following their 2022 acoustic detour, with a new guitarist in the line up that put on fire these electrifying 12 tracks!Joining founding brothers Ben and Romain are bassist Cerise Pouillard (formerly of AC/DC tribute Ladies Ballbreaker) and guitarist Florian Arnaud, whose addition brings twin-guitar firepower and massive backing vocals to the band’s sound.Produced, mixed and mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima (Ayreon, Devin Townsend, Megadeth), musically the new album blend power, melody, and emotion in a timeless classic hard rock spirit. Seriously, HIGHWAY never sounded this good.From high-octane anthems like ‘Bang Bang!‘ and ‘Go! Go! Go!‘ to intimate ballads like ‘Mayday‘, the record takes us back to 1989 and at the same time reverberates alongside the best of current rock n’ roll.Kicking off the CD, the title track is pure rock ‘n’ roll indeed. Catchy as Hell and gets you in the mood for the rest of the record.Sizzling solos and riffs set us up nicely.“Hi-Way” follows and continues the rocking vibe, albeit slightly more subdued. Some nice Steve Vai affectations early on with a pop-prog feel later. Cool track. Folch’s vocals are distinct with the bonus of the French accent, similar in a way to Klaus Mein’s German-accented vocals. He has a slightly raspy vocal which is suited to the many styles of track on the album.“Bang Bang!” changes things up slightly with its comment on “living a fantasy-filled superficial life or choosing a simpler life shaped by fear, judgment, and moral consequence” – the band’s words. Musically, it’s a belter with funky guitar work and some great drum fills.“Nineties Action Movie” speaks for itself and is a boogie-laden nod to our favourite movies of the decade. “Peace Out” is a much more serious and classy affair, documenting the end of a long relationship. Beautiful melody envelops heartfelt vocals. One of the album highlights.More variation next but of the acoustic variety with “Mayday”. A track which invokes Seventies campfire vibes, but don’t let that put you off. Melancholic vocals about mourning the loss of a loved one could well bring a tear to your eye.“Go!, Go!, Go!” is a stormer of a track, picking you up and dragging you towards fist pumping, screaming euphoria. A toe-tapping, head nodding, singalong belter. The uptempo continues with “Let Me”, including an exceptionally uplifting guitar solo from Ben Chambert.The mood is taken midtempo on “D.K./D.C.”, but power is still there. It’s Don’t Know / Don’t Care, if you hadn’t figured that one out. Basically fuck the haters, live your own life. Folch puts extra spite into his vocals on this one, to great effect.“Rat Race” follows the well-trodden path of music over the decades bemoaning the drudgery of life on the hamster wheel for what? Nothing much really. Despite its serious subject matter, it’s still a rockin’ winner that you can get fully into.The fastest and heaviest track on Last Call For Rock ‘n’ Roll is the killer “Action”, which is more of an instruction than a noun. Get out there and rock! Completing the album is “(Don’t) Look Back”, which possesses a multitude of parts. There’s rockabilly, a Queen riff, a slow build-up to a delicately played solo, increased emotion, an Eagles-like passage, and a gentle finish. Five minutes gone in the blink of an eye. Truly beautiful.”Last Call for Rock’n’Roll” represents the past, present and future of HIGHWAY’s rock ‘n’ roll history of which the band has been part of for the last 3 decades touring all over Europe as headliner or supporting the greats, and with 6 albums under their belt.You can hear the confidence, and solid songwriting and tight performances all over ”Last Call for Rock’n’Roll”, easily their best produced, with a punchy crisp sonic output.
Line-Up:
Benjamin Folch - vocals
Ben Chambert - guitars
Florian Arnaud - guitars
Cerise Pouillart - bass, vocals
Romain Chambert - drums
Tracklist:
01. Last Call (For Rock N’ Roll)
02. Hi-Way
03. i Bang Bang !
04. Nineties Action Movie
05. Peace Out
06. Mayday
07. Go! Go! Go!
08. Let Me
09. D.K/D.C
10. Rat Race
11. Action
12. (Don’t) Look Back
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