Rival Sons

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Rival Sons are an American rock band from Long Beach, California, formed in 2009 around guitarist Scott Holiday and vocalist Jay Buchanan. Drawing heavily on 1970s hard rock and blues, they built a reputation as a relentless live act and earned two Grammy nominations for their 2019 album Feral Roots. Their catalog now spans eight studio albums, including the companion pair Darkfighter and Lightbringer (2023), released on Dave Cobb's Low Country Sound imprint via Atlantic Records.

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2026-06
Rival Sons announced the 24-date "Domestic Bliss" U.S. headlining tour, running October 30 - November 29, 2026, their first full American run since 2024.
2026-06
The band confirmed they are back in the studio working on their ninth studio album, expected in 2027.
2026-04
Frontman Jay Buchanan revealed that recording of the new Rival Sons album was delayed after his wife received a breast cancer diagnosis in December 2025.
2026-02
Jay Buchanan released his debut solo album Weapons of Beauty on February 6, 2026, which debuted at No. 10 on the U.S. Americana chart.
2025-07
Rival Sons performed at Black Sabbath's farewell concert "Back to the Beginning" in Birmingham on July 5, 2025.