Dead Reynolds 2026 So Far: Loud Nights, Bigger Crowds and a Yellow Weather Warning Across the UK

Dead Reynolds
May 16
4 min read

2026 has already been massive for Dead Reynolds.

What started as the build-up to the release of Yellow Weather Warning quickly turned into one of the biggest and most important periods the band has ever had.

From packed venues and festival appearances to new music, sold out shows, chaotic music videos and unforgettable crowd moments, this year has felt like a band stepping into a new level.

And the best part? We’re only getting started.

Yellow Weather Warning Finally Arrived

Everything this year has revolved around one thing: the release of our album Yellow Weather Warning.

This wasn’t just another release thrown online and forgotten about a week later. These songs came from real experiences, difficult moments, long nights, personal battles, and everything life has thrown at us over the years.

Throughout the campaign we released tracks including Face Me, Parasite, Count Me Out, HideAway and Hesitate, each one giving a different glimpse into what this album is really about. From heavy riffs and raw emotion to honest lyrics and massive live energy, these songs became the soundtrack to one of the biggest periods the band has ever had.

We also talked openly about what the songs meant to us throughout the campaign. The response was incredible because people connected with the honesty behind them. Nothing about this album was forced or manufactured. It came from real life and people felt that.

Alongside the album, we also dropped brand-new merch designs through the Dead Reynolds store. From fresh clothing designs to signed albums and launch-night exclusives, seeing people wearing the merch at gigs and sharing photos online has been unreal. It feels like this band is becoming more than just music now, it’s becoming a proper community.

We had messages from listeners telling us the album helped them through dark times, gave them something to relate to, or simply became the soundtrack to difficult days. That means more to us than numbers ever could.

When the album finally dropped, the response was unreal.

Streams flew in. Reviews landed. People shared tracks everywhere. The support from the Dead Reynolds family has honestly blown us away.

The Met Lounge Album Launch Was Something Special

25th April 2026 at The Met Lounge in Peterborough will stay with us for a very long time.

Months of build-up led to one huge night and you beautiful people absolutely delivered.

From the moment tickets went on sale, the support was ridiculous. The launch show flew through 60%, then 70%, then 75% sold before finally selling out completely.

And when the night arrived? Chaos in the best possible way.

A packed room. New songs shouted back at us. Huge energy from the front row to the back of the venue. Friends, family, new fans, old supporters and complete strangers all sharing one room together because of music.

Massive love goes to:

Keep This Up

For The Forsaken

The Met Lounge team

Michal and Paul on sound and lighting

Jack Murphy on video

Sean Hale, Ben Packman and Emilie Woollard on photos

Ant and Daniel helping with merch

TowerRok and everyone behind the scenes

The atmosphere that night proved exactly why live music matters.

Festival Season Came in Heavy

This year has already seen us hit stages all over the country.

We kicked things off loud at TowerRok Festival in Bradford alongside an incredible lineup at Nightrain. The energy in the room was unreal and it set the tone for everything that followed.

Then came Trailblazer at Sheffield Corporation, battling for a chance to open the Main Stage at Call Of The Wild Festival. The support in that room meant everything and reminded us once again how powerful grassroots music can be when people genuinely show up for bands.

Call Of The Wild itself was another huge highlight. Opening the Trailblazer Stage was a massive opportunity and the response we received afterwards was incredible.

Wales also delivered one of the most memorable weekends of the year at Beltane Gathering in Dylife. Loud crowds, stunning scenery and one hell of a festival atmosphere.

Then came Derby.

Derby Was Wild

The Victoria Inn in Derby absolutely blew us away.

From the crowd response to the venue atmosphere, it instantly became one of our favourite shows of the year.

Huge shout out to No Setting Sun for sharing the stage with us and to Ian Jones for creating custom stonework featuring both band names. One of the coolest gifts we’ve ever received.

The support from everyone who came out made the entire trip worth it and we already can’t wait to head back.

The Community Around Dead Reynolds Keeps Growing

One thing that has stood out more than anything this year is the sense of community growing around the band.

People travelling long distances to gigs. Fans shouting every word back at us. Conversations online after releases. Supporters buying merch, streaming tracks, sharing posts and dragging mates to shows.

That connection is exactly why Dead Reynolds exists.

We’ve always said this band is about real experiences, real emotions and genuine connection through music. Seeing that reflected back at us this year has honestly been incredible.

Reviews, Radio and Big Moments

2026 has also brought some huge milestones behind the scenes.

We received brilliant reviews from outlets including Jace Media Music and P&L Tunes, with both taking the time to really understand what Yellow Weather Warning was trying to say.

Then there was the surreal moment where our version of Let Me Entertain You appeared as background music on the NFL show on Amazon Prime.

Still feels mad typing that.

What’s Next?

The road ahead is stacked.

We’ve still got:

Roxoff Festival

More live dates

More festival appearances