Pretty Maids Announce New Studio Album for 2027 After 2024 Live Return
Pretty Maids, the Danish hard‑rock band formed in 1981, has confirmed that a new studio album will be released in 2027. The announcement comes from Frontiers Music Srl, the Italian label that will distribute the record. The project follows the band’s first live appearance in almost five years, which took place in June 2024.
The new album marks the first studio release from Pretty Maids since 2019’s Undress Your Madness. According to Frontiers, the record will be produced by Danish producer Jacob Hansen, whose credits include work with Volbeat, Amaranthe, and Evergrey. Hansen’s involvement suggests a continuation of the band’s melodic hard‑rock sound, which has been a hallmark of their career.
Pretty Maids have been active for more than four decades, building a catalogue that includes landmark albums such as Future World (1985), Jump The Gun (1990), Pandemonium (1991), Motherland (1993), and Kingmaker (1995). The band’s style blends crushing guitar riffs, powerful melodies, atmospheric keyboards, and memorable choruses. Their lineup for the 2024 tour and the forthcoming album consists of vocalist Ronnie Atkins, lead guitarist Ken Hammer, bassist Rene Shades, rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Chris Laney, and drummer Allan Tschicaja.
The band’s return to the stage in 2024 was announced after a five‑year hiatus. The first concert, billed as a secret show under the name KINGMAKERS, took place on 16 June 2024 at Forbrændingen in Albertslund, Denmark. The performance was followed by a series of official dates across Denmark, Sweden, France, Germany, and Japan. The energy of the live shows was cited by Frontiers as a catalyst for the decision to record new material.
Frontiers Music Srl, founded in 1996 by Serafino Perugino, has a long history of supporting hard‑rock and metal acts. The label’s roster includes Megadeth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hatebreed, Skunk Anansie, Van Zant, Don Felder, Def Leppard, Journey, Yes, Mr. Big, Whitesnake, and ELO. The partnership with Pretty Maids follows the label’s recent releases of new material from other veteran acts, such as Night Ranger’s Best Of compilation.
Jacob Hansen, the producer slated for the 2027 album, is a Danish engineer and musician known for his work with a wide range of metal and hard‑rock bands. He has produced albums for Amaranthe, Volbeat, Epica, Primal Fear, and Evergrey, and has a reputation for delivering polished, high‑energy recordings.
Frontiers has stated that further details about the album—such as the title, track listing, and release date—will be revealed in the coming months. The band’s official website and social‑media channels have not yet posted additional information.
In summary, Pretty Maids have confirmed a new studio album scheduled for 2027, produced by Jacob Hansen and released through Frontiers Music Srl. The announcement follows the band’s 2024 return to live performance after a five‑year break. No further specifics are available at this time, but the partnership with Frontiers and Hansen signals a continuation of the band’s established melodic hard‑rock style.
