Former Mötley Crüe vocalist and current The Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi is set to release his first full-length solo album, New Day, on April 24, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. Along with the announcement, Corabi has unveiled an official visualizer for the album’s second single, “When I Was Young”, offering another early glimpse into the project.
Discussing the new track, Corabi explained its emotional core and personal perspective, saying:
“‘When I Was Young’ is a lyrically poignant song about an aging man looking back and reminiscing in a conversation with his son, about the ups and downs of his life. A beautiful look at life blended with acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, with an uptempo ‘Maggie May’ vibe!!!”
The album rollout began last month with the release of the title track, “New Day”, which arrived alongside an official music video. That song set the tone for the record, leaning into reflection while maintaining an optimistic edge.
Built around a sense of nostalgia, “New Day” moves between stripped-down acoustic passages and fuller rock arrangements. The song draws from classic rock traditions while weaving in touches of soul and blues, with melodic influences reminiscent of early Boston and Queen.
Sharing his thoughts on the lead single, Corabi said: “‘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…”
New Day represents Corabi’s first complete solo album of original material. The record was tracked in Nashville during the summer of 2025 and produced by multi-platinum songwriter and producer Marti Frederiksen, known for his work with Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, and Buckcherry. Sonically, the album blends classic ’70s rock with soul and blues influences, resulting in a sound that feels both familiar and personal.
The tracklist also includes previously released songs “Così Bella (So Beautiful)” from 2021 and “Your Own Worst Enemy” from 2022, now placed within the broader context of the album. Across the record, Corabi is joined by a strong supporting cast, including Marti Frederiksen on backing vocals, guitars, piano, and percussion; Evan Frederiksen contributing drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitar, mandolin, and programming; Richard Fortus of Guns N’ Roses on lead guitar; Paul Taylor of Winger and Steve Perry on piano, organ, and clavinet; and Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke delivering guitar solos. Together, the musicians create a natural, performance-driven feel centered on melody and groove.
In support of the album, Corabi has a European tour scheduled for February and March 2026, with additional dates planned through late spring and summer. The shows are expected to highlight both the new material and the emotional connection behind it.
Reflecting on the project as a whole, Corabi shared his excitement with fans, stating: “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!!!”
