Danish rock forerunners Junkyard Drive release new album 'SQUEEZE' 100% independently and kick off Danish tour

Danish forerunners JUNKYARD DRIVE release new album 'SQUEEZE' 100% independently and kick off Danish tour JUNKYARD DRIVE. Listen to JUNKYARD DRIVE’s new album 'SQUEEZE' HERE

After four explosive singles and two videos, Danish rock forerunners Junkyard Drive release their fifth album, ‘SQUEEZE’ today, November 6th 2026. The album consists of ten modern, energetic, and melodic rock songs that redefine the band’s sound without losing their characteristic expression, sky-high energy level, or accomplished songwriting.

‘SQUEEZE’ is the result of an uncompromising DIY approach, with the band taking charge of the entire process themselves, from the very first demo to the final release. The album was made possible thanks to enormous support from the band’s loyal fans, who funded the release through a crowdfunding campaign.

Singer Kristian Johansen states in connection with the album release:

“We are super proud to release our new album, 'SQUEEZE'. A huge amount of hard work has gone into this record, and at the same time, we have experienced massive support from our loyal fans. They supported the release through crowdfunding, and we honestly couldn't have done it without them.

The songs on the album are personal and completely honest. The sound is fresh and has a more modern and tight feel than what we usually do. If you're expecting a classic Junkyard Drive record, you'll probably be surprised. In a good way ;)

I hope people will listen to the album. We put everything we have into these 10 tracks.”

SQUEEZE’ is recorded in collaboration with producers Mads Mølgaard and Christian Afel at the former Farvemøllen in Copenhagen’s Nordvest district, with mastering by Chris Kreutzfeldt and Mads Mølgaard, and with artwork created by the band itself. The album is released on the band’s own label Drive Music and is available in three vinyl editions - 100 Orange/black splatter copies, 100 orange copies and 300 black copies - CD and digital formats, and physical formats can be ordered HERE.

In support of ‘SQUEEZE’ Junkyard Drive recently brought their high-powered show to Germany and UK for 12 dates, and two weeks ago they kicked off the Danish leg of the tour. The tour continues later this month with shows in the biggest Danish cities throughout March with 15 Danish dates, while dates abroad will be announced in the near future. Tickets for the tour are available HERE.

‘SQUEEZE’ live 2026-2027

• 19.11.2026 – Denmark – Odense – Posten
• 20.11.2026 – Denmark – Aarhus – Train
• 21.11.2026 – Denmark – Copenhagen – Vega
• 27.11.2026 – Denmark – Kjellerup – Den Gamle Biograf
• 11.12.2026 – Denmark – Roskilde – Gimle
• 05.02.2027 – Denmark – Helsingør – Karosserifabrikken
• 06.02.2027 – Denmark – Køge – Tapperiet
• 12.02.2027 – Denmark – Assens – Tobaksgaarden
• 13.02.2027 – Denmark – Aalborg – Studenterhuset
• 19.02.2027 - Denmark - Horsens - Platform K
• 20.02.2027 – Denmark – Bramming – Kosmorama
• 26.02.2027 – Denmark – Vordingborg – Stars
• 27.02.2027 – Denmark – Kolding – Metal Mania
• 05.03.2027 – Denmark – Frederiksværk – Gjethuset
• 06.03.2027 – Denmark – Gladsaxe – Richter

Watch the video for ‘Learning To Lose’ HERE

Also, watch the video for the first single ‘Ordinary’ HERE

Junkyard Drive’s new album SQUEEZE points in a new direction while keeping the band’s characteristic sound, high energy, and outstanding songwriting fully intact. While the band’s previous records were heavily influenced by the classic rock idols of the ’70s and ’80s, in recent years they have incorporated more modern elements and inspirations pointing towards the pop-punk era of the 2000s and further into the new millennium.

The album title ‘SQUEEZE’ comes from the band’s internal expression “Squeezing the bottle”: the last drops that especially thirsty souls try to squeeze out of the bottle. It serves as a metaphor for the pressure you can be subjected to as an artist – and, not least, the pressure you put on yourself and on each other - a main theme on the record. In love, you sometimes push both yourself and your partner to the very edge, but love can also become the force that holds everything together and ultimately sets the individual free.

Since their inception in 2014, Junkyard Drive has made a mark on the rock scene with intense energy and unequivocal passion. After cementing their reputation with the albums ‘Black Coffee’ and ‘Electric Love’, they have proven their ability to evolve and create music that resonates, latest with ‘Look At Me Now’ from 2024. With four critical acclaimed albums and over 200 live performances in 16 countries, including Sweden Rock Festival (2018), Copenhell (2022) and 36 other festivals all over Europe, shows that Junkyard Drive live for the live-experience and the connection with an audience who, after 11 years has become an extended family.

‘SQUEEZE’ track list:

1. Ordinary

2. Beautiful Love

3. Learning To Lose

4. Not In The Mood

5. Powerless

6. In Chaos

7. Bad Things

8. The Day Will Never Come

9. Echo

10. Nobody Wants Me Around