# Night Laser album release and European tour

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> Updated: 2026-09-18T18:51:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Hamburg-based sleaze rock band Night Laser has announced the release of their upcoming studio album, ‘Rats In The Cradle’, scheduled for September 25, 2026, via Steamhammer.

Following the release of the single and music video for ‘Defenders’, which features guest vocals from Sebastian Zierof, the band has detailed the album's musical direction as a blend of rock, metal, blues, and funk. Other notable tracks include the blues-rock ballad ‘Heart Of The Desert Rose’, featuring Johnny Gioeli, and the rhythmic track ‘19CR490’.

To support the release, Night Laser has announced an extensive European tour covering Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This includes headline performances, festival appearances, and dates as a special guest for Axel Rudi Pell in September.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Night Laser announces new album ‘Rats In The Cradle’ and European tour

Hamburg sleaze metal band Night Laser will release their new album ‘Rats In The Cradle’ on September 25, 2026, accompanied by a European tour and new single ‘19CR490’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/night-laser-announces-new-album-rats-in-the-cradle-and-european-tour

### 2026-08-22: Night Laser releases new single and video ‘Defenders’

Hamburg rock band Night Laser released a new single and video for ‘Defenders’ featuring Sebastian Zierof, ahead of their upcoming album ‘Rats In The Cradle’ arriving in September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/night-laser-releases-new-single-and-video-defenders

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