The Molotovs have today announced that they will be joining Yungblud on his 2026 UK arena tour, with new dates added in Sheffield, Liverpool and Belfast.
The band, brother and sister Mathew and Issey Cartlidge, aged 17 and 19, release ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ on Friday 31st October via Marshall Records, ahead of a debut album, Wasted On Youth, in January.
Rock sensation Yungblud, real name Dominic Harrison, has enjoyed a stratospheric rise this year with his acclaimed album Idols and an iconic performance of ‘Changes’ at the ‘Back To The Beginning’ farewell concert for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
His latest collaboration is with Aerosmith and comedy legend Steve Martin on the song ‘My Only Angel (Desert Road Version)’, and it is his old friends Matt and Issey who will be joining him for next year’s arena dates.
Issey said: “It’s been brilliant to see what Dom has achieved for British rock and roll on the world stage. There’s so much more to come from both Yungblud and The Molotovs.”
Yungblud will be joined on the following dates by The Molotovs and The Warning:
11/4 Sheffield, Utilita Arena (new date)
12/4 Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena (new date)
14/4 Belfast, SSE arena (new date)
15/4 Dublin, 3Arena
17/4 Leeds, First Direct Arena (sold out)
18/4 Cardiff, Utilita Arena (sold out)
20/4 Glasgow, OVO Hydro (sold out)
21/4 Newcastle Upon Tyne, Utilita Arena (sold out)
23/4 Birmingham, Utilita Arena (sold out)
24/4 London, O2 arena (sold out)
25/4 Manchester, AO Arena (sold out)
Having last week headlined a sold-out show at Camden’s Electric Ballroom, The Molotovs are aiming for a third UK No. 1 physical single in a row with ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’, produced by Jason Perry at Marshall Studios.
The song is backed by ‘Johnny Don’t Be Scared’, which was recorded at Paul Weller’s Black Barn Studios. The record will be available on white vinyl as well as on digital streaming platforms.
‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ is the band’s third single after ‘More More More’ and ‘Today’s Gonna Be Our Day’, both of which hit the top of the physical singles charts. The Molotovs’ debut album, Wasted On Youth, is released on 30th January 2026 (Marshall Records).
Although Matt is still 17 and Issey 19, the band have learnt their craft on stage, playing more than 600 gigs since 2020. They’ve shared stages with the likes of The Libertines, Sex Pistols, Blondie, Iggy Pop and The Damned – as well as being shouted out by Green Day and Paul Weller.
The hour-long set at Camden’s Electric Ballroom included songs from forthcoming debut album Wasted On Youth (out January 30, Marshall Records) and new songs ‘Urbia’ and ‘My Metallic Wife’.
The crowd was packed with pogoing, crowd-surfing and moshing fans warmed up for The Molotovs’ headline set by support acts The Sukis and Soaked.
The audience included James McCartney, songwriter, Molotovs fan and son of Sir Paul McCartney.
The Electric Ballroom is in Camden Town, at the heart of London’s music scene. It has hosted everyone from Joy Division and The Ramones to Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Prince.
2025 tour dates with Palaye Royale
3/11 – SWG3, Glasgow
4/11 – NX, Newcastle
5/11 – The Prospect Building, Bristol
7/11 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
8/11 – Beckett Student Union, Leeds
9/11 – O2 Academy, Birmingham
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