Gorillaz
On September 3, Gorillaz debuted their new album in a mysterious phone-free performance. Today, just a little over a week later, the band has formally announced that new project, The Mountain, releasing in March 2026. The band shared the album’s first track, “The Happy Dictator,” and revealed that they will embark on an arena tour in the U.K. and Ireland in support of the album next spring.
The album will be their first since 2023’s Cracker Island. Below, find everything you need to know about the announcement, from the details of the album, tracklist, the singles, and the band’s upcoming tour dates.
When will The Mountain be released?
The Mountain will be released on March 20, 2026. The album is the band’s first full-length project since their eighth studio album, Cracker Island, released in 2023. In a press release, the band revealed that the project contains 15 songs “that embody the very essence of Gorillaz’ collaborative ethos.”
Black Thought, Johnny Mar among its long list of collaborators and producers
The band shared a lengthy list of the project’s collaborators. Ajay Prasanna, Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash, Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Asha Puthli, Bizarrap, Black Thought, Gruff Rhys, IDLES, Jalen Ngonda, Johnny Marr, Kara Jackson, Omar Souleyman, Paul Simonon, Sparks, Trueno and Yasiin Bey are all featured across various tracks.
The project will also contain the posthumous voices of Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, Mark E Smith, Proof and Tony Allen. Gorillaz, James Ford, Samuel Egglenton, Remi Kabaka Jr., and Bizarrap (Orange County) all had a hand in its production.
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What is The Mountain’s tracklist?
Gorillaz shared the first track, “The Happy Dictator,” along with its accompanying visual on September 11. The song is a synth-pop track with a distinctly upbeat feel, but has lyrics rich with irony and satire. “So look into the coffin and let me grant your wish/Oh what a happy land, oh yeah,” Albarn sings.
The album will otherwise contain 15 songs. See the album’s full tracklist and features below.
1. The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
2. The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
3. The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
4. The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
5. Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
6. The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
7. The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
8. The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
9. The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
10. Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
11. Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
12. The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
13. Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
14. The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
15. The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)
The Mountain explores a new sound
Following the final night of their London House of Kong residency, where Gorillaz performed 10 songs from the unreleased album with guests Sparks and Johnny Marr, fans in attendance said the project presents a new, exciting sound.
Damon Albarn previously revealed that the songs were written in four languages. We now know that the project features performances in Arabic, English, Spanish, Hindi, and Yoruba, and was recorded in Studio 13 in London and Devon, Ashgabat, Damascus, and various cities in the U.S. and India, per a release.
The album’s art was created by Gorillaz member Jamie Hewlett
Gorillaz member and comic book illustrator Jamie Hewlett created the album art and was inspired by the band’s experiences in India as they worked on the project. The art will be available as a book and in 12×12 print form.
Will Gorillaz tour The Mountain?
The Mountain Tour will take place in 2026 in Ireland and the U.K. Fans can buy tickets on the band’s website.
March 21 – Manchester – Co-op Live
March 22 – Birmingham – bp pulse LIVE
March 24 – Glasgow – OVO Hydro*
March 25 – Leeds – First Direct Arena*
March 27 – Cardiff – Utilita Arena*
March 28 – Nottingham – Motorpoint Arena*
March 29 – Liverpool – M&S Bank Arena*
March 31 – Belfast – SSE Arena*
April 1 – Dublin – 3Arena*
June 20 – LONDON, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium %
* support from Trueno
% support from Sparks and Trueno
