Gorillaz return with “The God of Lying (feat. IDLES),” the third single from their upcoming album ‘The Mountain,’ out in 2026. Written by Damon Albarn and IDLES frontman Joe Talbot and recorded in London, Devon, and Mumbai, the track merges dub-inspired rhythms with raw intensity, featuring Ajay Prasanna on bansuri and percussion by Viraj Acharya. Talbot’s commanding vocal delivery drives a list of questions and uneasy reflections that tie into the album’s themes of political tension and personal doubt. Gorillaz frontman 2D teased, “Can I tell you a secret? Doubt is very tiring but questioning things is really good for you.”
‘The Mountain’ will be Gorillaz’s ninth studio album, a sprawling 15-track odyssey blending global sounds and genres. Produced by Gorillaz, James Ford, Samuel Egglenton, Remi Kabaka Jr., and Bizarrap, the record features an eclectic lineup of collaborators including Anoushka Shankar, Asha Bhosle, Black Thought, Johnny Marr, Gruff Rhys, Sparks, and Trueno. The album also includes contributions from late friends and collaborators such as Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Dennis Hopper, and Tony Allen. Illustrated by Jamie Hewlett, the artwork captures the band’s creative journey through India and beyond, further enriching the album’s spiritual and sonic scope.
To celebrate, Gorillaz have announced The Mountain Tour 2026, a massive run of UK and European dates including their biggest-ever UK show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20, 2026, with support from Sparks and Trueno. The tour kicks off March 20 in Manchester and includes sold-out shows in Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast, and Dublin, alongside festival appearances across Europe. Fans can pre-order ‘The Mountain’ and get full tour details at gorillaz.com.
Track Listing:
- The Mountain (feat. Dennis Hopper, Ajay Prasanna, Anoushka Shankar, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
- The Moon Cave (feat. Asha Puthli, Bobby Womack, Dave Jolicoeur, Jalen Ngonda and Black Thought)
- The Happy Dictator (feat. Sparks)
- The Hardest Thing (feat. Tony Allen)
- Orange County (feat. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar)
- The God of Lying (feat. IDLES)
- The Empty Dream Machine (feat. Black Thought, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
- The Manifesto (feat. Trueno and Proof)
- The Plastic Guru (feat. Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
- Delirium (feat. Mark E. Smith)
- Damascus (feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey)
- The Shadowy Light (feat. Asha Bhosle, Gruff Rhys, Ajay Prasanna, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash)
- Casablanca (feat. Paul Simonon and Johnny Marr)
- The Sweet Prince (feat. Ajay Prasanna, Johnny Marr and Anoushka Shankar)
- The Sad God (feat. Black Thought, Ajay Prasanna and Anoushka Shankar)
The Mountain Tour 2026:
Tour Tickets & Information: www.gorillaz.com
UK & Ireland Dates:
20 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND!
21 March – MANCHESTER, Co-op Live
22 March – BIRMINGHAM, bp pulse LIVE
24 March – GLASGOW, OVO Hydro* – SOLD OUT!
25 March – LEEDS, First Direct Arena*
27 March – CARDIFF, Utilita Arena* – SOLD OUT!
28 March – NOTTINGHAM, Motorpoint Arena*
29 March – LIVERPOOL, M&S Bank Arena*
31 March – BELFAST, SSE Arena* – SOLD OUT!
01 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – SOLD OUT!
02 April – DUBLIN, 3Arena* – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND! SOLD OUT!
*support from Trueno
20 June – LONDON, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
With support from Sparks and Trueno
European Festival Dates: 6 June – SPAIN, Barcelona – Primavera Sound Barcelona
10 June – CZECH REPUBLIC, Hradec Králové – Rock For People
11-13 June – PORTUGAL, Porto – Primavera Sound Porto
14 June – NETHERLANDS, Hilvarenbeek – Best Kept Secret
23 June – CROATIA, Zagreb – INmusic Festival
25 June – GREECE, Athens – Release Athens x SNF Nostos 2026
27 June – ITALY, Lido di Camaiore – La Prima Estate Festival
2 July – DENMARK – Roskilde Festival
4 July – BELGIUM, Rock Werchter
9 July – SLOVAKIA, Trencin – Pohoda Festival
14 July – TURKEY, Istanbul – Pozitif Vibrations* – NEW DATE DUE TO DEMAND!
16 July – TURKEY, Istanbul – Pozitif Vibrations
18 July – BULGARIA, Plovdiv – PhillGood Festival
25 July – ITALY, Trieste – Piazza Unita’ d’Italia
13 August – POLAND, Poznan – BitterSweet Festival
15 August – SWEDEN, Gothenburg – Way Out West