German psychedelic rockers The Citadel to release new album »Dawns On Mental Highways« on May 15th via Subsound Records!

Nuremberg, Germany based psychedelic rockers The Citadel will release their second full-length album »Dawns On Mental Highways« on May 15th, 2026 via Subsound Records.

Watch a music video for The Citadel’s latest single »Buzzard« below!

Tracklist:
01. Lucky Streak
02. Buzzard
03. Wednesday Moan
04. Land Of Judgement
05. Limited Company Hymn
06. Mountain Still Ahead
07. 19
08. Beggin Pleasure

Courtesy of Metaversus PR:

»Dawns On Mental Highways« is the second studio album by German psychedelic rock band The Citadel. A curious and kaleidoscopic record that blends styles and influences with the experimental spirit of the bands that, around 1967, were forging new paths in the studio – and the title seems to perfectly reflect their approach, even if it leaves room for more than one interpretation.

There is a lot to hear: the singer has a voice that seems fragile, yet does not hesitate to shout her Dylanesque lyrics with anger when needed; the organ player drenches the songs in a classic acid sound; the guitar player moves effortlessly between acoustic fingerpicking and flute before exploding into heavy electric riffs; the bass player runs unusually syncopated lines, with tropical undertones; the drums follow every turn with ease, light or powerful as the moment demands.

Photo credit: Celina Hüttner

A singular record, likely to disorient those unfamiliar with its roots. The Citadel believe it is time again to take a trip into psychedelic rock. Let it carry you away.

Pre-order here: visionsofthecitadel.bandcamp.com

Formed in 2022 in the Nuremberg area (Germany), The Citadel self-released their debut album ‘The Foundation Cycle’ in 2024, later reissued by Subsound Records. »Dawns On Mental Highways« (Subsound Records) is their second release.

The Citadel live 2026:
May 15-16 – Paradiesvogelfest, Schloss Weitersroda, Hildburghausen
Jun 6 – Outdoor Season Opening, JC Scheune, Erlangen w/ Semikolon & Crimson Roots
Jun 18 – 60s Party, E-Werk, Erlangen
Jun 26 – Wir-haltens-Fest, Helmbrechts
Jul 17 – Schiffstraßenfest, Erlangen
Jul 31-Aug 2 – Herzberg Festival, Burg Herzberg, Breitenbach am Herzberg
Aug 14 – Rübezahl Festival, Emskirchen
Nov 27 – Psychedelic Network Festival, CAIRO, Würzburg

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well