PRESIDENT continue to build their shadowy, genre-blurring world with the release of ‘MERCY’, a dynamic new single arriving alongside an official lyric video.
Watch ‘MERCY’
Landing at the tail end of their major US tour supporting Bad Omens, the track doubles down on the band’s signature contrast — weaving melodic hooks through crushing riffs, electronic textures and punishing breakdowns.
Heavy, cinematic and unafraid to confront
‘MERCY’ thrives on tension. It’s a track that moves between atmosphere and impact with precision, showcasing a band increasingly confident in their hybrid sound.
Lyrically, it takes on weightier themes, with PRESIDENT reflecting on the role of religion in shaping division and human conflict:
“Throughout history, religion has been tied to profound division and loss. This song is a reflection on that reality, and a way for me to come to terms with what it means on a human level.”
It’s a continuation of the band’s intent-driven approach — prioritising meaning over image, and substance over spectacle.
A project built on mystery
Since emerging in 2025, PRESIDENT have deliberately resisted traditional band structures. Operating under anonymity and minimalism, the UK-based collective have instead focused on creating an immersive world around their music.
That ethos carries through every release. Previous single ‘ANGEL WINGS’ introduced their blend of modern metal, electronic elements and pop sensibility — a combination that has quickly drawn attention from across the alternative press.
Their debut EP King of Terrors, released in autumn 2025, laid the groundwork. Now, ‘MERCY’ suggests that the project is only becoming more expansive and refined.
Sold-out UK tour and major festival run
Momentum around PRESIDENT continues to build, with their upcoming UK and Ireland headline tour already completely sold out.
PRESIDENT UK & IRELAND HEADLINE TOUR 2026
- 12 April – Dublin, Academy (IE) SOLD OUT
- 14 April – Manchester, O2 Ritz (UK) SOLD OUT
- 15 April – Glasgow, SWG3 TV Studio (UK) SOLD OUT
- 17 April – Leeds, Project House (UK) SOLD OUT
- 18 April – Bristol, Electric (UK) SOLD OUT
- 20 April – Norwich, UEA (UK) SOLD OUT
- 21 April – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town (UK) SOLD OUT
FESTIVAL DATES 2026:
4th April 2026 – Takedown Festival, Guildhall Portsmouth (Headline Festival Debut)
23rd May 2026 – Slam Dunk Hatfield Park, Hatfield
24th May 2026 – Slam Dunk Temple Newsam, Leeds
6th June 2026 – Rock Im Park, Nuremberg, DE
7th June 2026 – Rock am Ring, Nürburgring, DE
11th June 2026 – Greenfield Festival, Interlaken, CH
12th June 2026 – Nova Rock, Nickelsdorf, AT
13th June 2026 – Rock For People, Hradec Kralove, CZ
16th June 2026 – Swiss Life Hall, Hanover, DE – Baby Metal support
18th June 2026 – Graspop, Dessel, BE
19th June 2026 – Hurricane Festival, Scheessel, DE
20th June 2026 – Southside Festival, Neuhausen ob Eck, DE
21st June 2026 – Hellfest, Clisson, FR
24th June 2026 – Tons of Rock, Oslo, NO
25th June 2026 – Copenhell, Copenhagen, DK
27th June 2026 – Provinssi Festival, Seinäjoki, FI
1st July 2026 – Resurrection Festival, Viveiro, ES
4th July 2026 – Eurockéennes, Belfort, FR
10th July 2026 – AMA Festival, Romano D’Ezzelino, IT
1st August 2026 – Wacken Open Air, Wacken, DE
21st August 2026 – Lowlands, Biddinghuizen, NL
Beyond that, the band are set for a huge summer across Europe’s festival circuit, including appearances at Slam Dunk, Rock am Ring, Hellfest and Wacken Open Air, alongside a support slot with Babymetal in Germany.
With their profile rising rapidly and their identity still deliberately obscured, PRESIDENT are carving out a space that feels both calculated and unpredictable — a project designed to be explored rather than consumed.
The debut EP, King of Terrors, was released in Autumn 2025. Listen here
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