Former Mötley Crüe frontman John Corabi has announced his first full-length solo album of original material, titled New Day, set for release on April 24, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The album includes the newly released title track, accompanied by an official music video, which blends rock with soulful elements. Corabi describes the project as a nostalgic nod to 1960s and 1970s classic rock.
John Corabi, who served as Mötley Crüe's lead singer from 1992 to 1996 and currently fronts The Dead Daisies, is marking a milestone with New Day, his debut solo studio album featuring all-original songs.
Production and Style
Recorded in Nashville over the summer of 2025, the album was produced by Marti Frederiksen, known for his work with Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, and Buckcherry. It draws on 1970s rock, soul, and blues influences, creating an organic sound with real instrumentation and melodic depth. Corabi's commanding vocals shine throughout, supported by heartfelt lyrics that reflect personal growth and positivity.
The title track, New Day, offers an intimate acoustic start that builds into layered rock arrangements, evoking early Boston and Queen. Corabi explains: "'New Day' is a positive, upbeat song with a message of enjoy life!!! Stop whining and complaining about how unfair life is, and enjoy the 'little beautiful things, life offers' and make the changes you need to make your life better!!! Change happens WITHIN…"
Key Collaborators
Marti Frederiksen contributes backing vocals, guitars, piano, and percussion. His son, Evan Frederiksen, handles drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitar, mandolin, and programming. Additional guests include Richard Fortus of Guns N' Roses on lead guitar, Paul Taylor of Winger and formerly with Steve Perry on piano, organ, and clavinet, and Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke delivering guitar solos.
The album incorporates earlier singles "Così Bella (So Beautiful)" from 2021 and "Your Own Worst Enemy" from 2022, now integrated into a cohesive 12-track collection.
Tracklist
- New Day
- That Memory
- Faith, Hope And Love
- When I Was Young
- One More Shot
- 1969
- Laurel
- Good To Be Back Here Again
- Love That'll Never Be
- Così Bella
- Your Own Worst Enemy
- Everyday People
Corabi is enthusiastic about sharing the music live, with a European tour scheduled for February and March 2026, extending into late spring and summer shows. He adds: "I'm very excited for everybody to hear this new collection of songs! I wanted to put together an album of eclectic, organic songs that are reminiscent of the music I grew up listening to, and I truly believe the mission was accomplished! This is a 60's-70's sounding classic rock and roll record…Turn it up, and enjoy!!!"
This release follows Corabi's extensive career, including albums with Union, Ratt, and The Dead Daisies, as well as his 2022 autobiography Horseshoes And Hand Grenades.
