Dharma Guns pour gasoline on the flaming map of action rock with their second album »Nightmares And Broken Dreams«; available now on CD, vinyl and digital!
Helsinki, Finland based high action rock’n’roll band Dharma Guns has just released their sophomore album »Nightmares And Broken Dreams« on April 24th, 2026 via Rockhopper Music.
Listen to »Nightmares And Broken Dreams« on all major streaming platforms!
Tracklist:
01. Shock O’Clock
02. Fear Of Getting Bored
03. King Of Action Rock
04. Devil’s Beat
05. Black Cloud
06. Clowns In The Castles
07. Scale Of The Universe
08. Shame Etc.
09. Bruised Body And A Broken Knee
10. The Voice Of The Underdogs
Courtesy of Rockhopper Music:
Dharma Guns pour gasoline on the flaming map of action rock with their second album!
Helsinki-based dandy punk band Dharma Guns return with their scorching second album, declaring themselves the kings of action rock and delivering a dark, feverish take on the state of the world. »Nightmares And Broken Dreams« will be released on April 24, 2026.
The album was released not only on digital platforms, but also on vinyl and CD.
Dharma Guns planted their flag firmly on the flaming map of action rock with their debut album »Ex-Generation Superstars«, which tackled generational divides. The new album turns its focus to the legacy we leave for future generations.
Photo by Ville Malja
The sheer joy of rock ‘n’ roll runs deep in the band’s DNA. It sparks throughout the album, and tracks like »King Of Action Rock« kick the engine into overdrive.
“Writing »Shock O’Clock« marked the beginning of »Nightmares And Broken Dreams«. The lyrical world of the song set the tone for the entire album, and the guitar riff carries a hint of Nirvana. There’s something delicious about opening the record with the most hopeless track, featuring the line ‘we’ve had our chance / humankind won’t last’,” says vocalist-guitarist Pete, and continues: “But so it’s not all despair, the closing track »The Voice Of The Underdogs« carries a glimmer of hope and a message for humanity: be fucking kind.”
Dharma Guns have refined their rock ‘n’ roll into a distinctive sound, carrying forward the legacy of bands like MC5, The Hellacopters and The Lords Of The New Church. The second album is a tight, focused statement from the very heart of action rock. Song titles like »Devil’s Beat«, »Fear Of Getting Bored« and »Clowns In The Castles« set the tone, but the band also explores new shades: »Bruised Body And A Broken Knee« leans heavily into blues, while »Black Cloud« even features acoustic guitars.
“»Black Cloud« is our grunge ballad. It’s a slowly building ode to a planet struggling with the climate crisis and denialism. It could have been born on the rainy streets of Seattle in the early ’90s. Our drummer Olli even calls it our »Stairway To Heaven’. And the recording process got emotional too – during mixing we were on the verge of falling apart over a single shaker. Some wanted it gone, others insisted it had to stay. In the end, everyone won: we re-recorded it and kept it in,” Pete laughs.
“»Bruised Body And A Broken Knee« was written while I was recovering from knee surgery last year. At its core, it deals with our relationship to the physical body – a temple of love for some, a temple of doom for others. The chorus swings like a drunken schlager band playing Tom Waits,” Pete describes.
The album has been preceded by the singles »King Of Action Rock«, »Devil’s Beat«, »Scale Of The Universe« and »The Voice Of The Underdogs«. Dharma Guns’ debut album »Ex-Generation Superstars« was released in 2024.
Following the release, Dharma Guns will head out on a UK tour with glam punk legend Steve Vincent. The two will also share the stage in Helsinki and Turku at Dharma Guns’ album release shows.
Dharma Guns Tour 2026:
21.5. Bannerman’s, Edinburgh (UK) w/ Steve Vincent
22.5. Trillians, Newcastle (UK) w/ Steve Vincent
23.5. Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton (UK) w/ Steve Vincent
24.5. Hope & Anchor, London (UK) w/ Steve Vincent
13.6. Lammasrock Festival, Vantaa (FI)
More shows will be announced later.
Dharma Guns is:
Pete – Vocals & Guitar
Jussi – Guitar & Backing Vocals
Edu – Bass & Backing Vocals
Olli – Drums
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well