Swedish hard rock sensation THE GEMS announce their highly anticipated second album, Year Of The Snake, out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records! To mark the occasion, the trio has revealed a new single, “Hot Bait”: a hard-driving old-school blues rock banger. Risen from the ashes of Thundermother, the trio has had an exceptional ride since their formation in 2023. THE GEMS keep gaining momentum, already performing on Europe’s biggest festival stages and rising to the top of the rock airplay charts.
THE GEMS on “Hot Bait”:
“Hot Bait is a playful shuffle track in a ZZ Top-oozing vibe about our days as single ladies. It’s the excitement of when you finally get what you want, told from a foodie’s perspective. Cause food is always better than sex :P”
Watch the Official Video for “Hot Bait”
THE GEMS on Year Of The Snake:
“Year Of The Snake is about facing previous hardships in your life, letting go and moving forward to a brighter chapter. It’s packed with strong and empowering themes, just like a snake shedding its skin and now standing strong in its own power!
Year Of The Snake is a homage to our fans at our live shows. We wrote the songs envisioning an excited festival crowd; from our loyal diamonds in the front row, knowing all lyrics by heart – to the crazy headbangers in the back. The album is packed with Van Halen and Europe-inspired hard-hitting grooves and riffs that will take you back to the 80s. Yet, the production is modern and fresh. In an increasingly artificial world, we want to stay true to our roots – solid musicianship and songwriting from the heart. Our aim is to always create a great sounding album with the live show in mind.
The future is live and heavy glam rock is here to stay!”
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[Photo credit: Mikael Hulten]
