Black Stone Cherry Announce Celebrate EP and Share Neon Eyes Video
Kentucky hard rock heavyweights Black Stone Cherry are set to release their brand-new EP Celebrate on 6th March 2026 via Mascot Records. The band are marking the announcement with the release of a brand-new single, ‘Neon Eyes’, accompanied by a video that captures the band’s spirit both on and off the stage.
Neon Eyes: From Soundcheck Riff to Rock Anthem
Born from a riff captured on an iPhone at soundcheck, ‘Neon Eyes’ evolved into what the band describe as “a classic BSC banger.” The track’s video follows the group through their day at the 2025 Maid of Stone Festival in the UK—from behind-the-scenes preparation and fan interactions to a triumphant headline performance.
“We knew we wanted the main riff to also be the chorus so once we landed on the title, everything fell into place.” – Black Stone Cherry
Celebrate: Stories of Heart, Loss, and Connection
Produced by the band and recorded at High Street Studios in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Celebrate packs six new originals and a bold cover of Simple Minds’ ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’, featuring guest vocals from Tyler Connolly of Theory Of A Deadman.
The EP balances high-energy cuts like ‘I’m Fine’, a woozy grunge-inspired singalong, with deeply personal songs such as ‘Deep’, written in the aftermath of guitarist Ben Wells’ family’s struggles with loss.
Frontman Chris Robertson sums it up:
“Any piece of art is a snapshot of that artist’s life. These songs are a culmination of everything we’ve lived since Screamin’ At The Sky.”
Celebrate Tracklist
- Celebrate
- Neon Eyes
- Caught Up In The Up Down
- I’m Fine
- Deep
- What You’re Made of
- Don’t You Forget About Me (Ft. Tyler Connolly of Theory Of A Deadman)
Real Music, Real Heart
Black Stone Cherry remain dedicated to authenticity, whether commanding festival stages or delivering the same energy in intimate clubs. As guitarist Ben Wells explains:
“None of us are precious, because we’re all fighting on the same team… it was cool to think you could start the day without a song, and five hours later walk out with a demo.”
With Celebrate, the band channel every triumph and setback into music that’s heartfelt, unvarnished, and meant to connect.
