Kissin' Dynamite announce their final album with Hannes Braun • GRIMM Gent

KISSIN’ DYNAMITE are set to begin a new chapter in 2026—while simultaneously closing an old one. The Swabian arena rockers have announced their self-titled ninth studio album, “KISSIN’ DYNAMITE”, for September 18, 2026. The album will be the last to feature frontman Hannes Braun on vocals.

Braun had already announced his retirement from the stage in August 2025, citing health reasons for the decision. However, the singer will remain with the band as a songwriter, producer, and creative force.

The new album was created at the request of many fans who had hoped for one last studio album with Hannes Braun as the singer. In addition to six brand-new songs, “KISSIN’ DYNAMITE” also features seven re-recorded classics from the first two albums, which can now finally be heard in the band’s current sound—and, unlike back then, with the mature voice of the charismatic frontman.

Guests include long-time collaborators from Saltatio Mortis, Amaranthe, Primal Fear, Anna Brunner (League of Distortion/Exit Eden), and Sam Totman (Dragonforce).

At the same time, the album marks another milestone: for the first time, the band is releasing an album entirely on their own through their newly founded label Kissin’ Dynamite Records, distributed by Kontor New Media / Edel. The predecessor “Back With A Bang!” reached No. 1 on the German album charts in 2024.

In keeping with the themes of farewell and new beginnings, songs like “I Salute You,” “The Good In Goodbye,” and “I’ll Be” explore the band’s evolution and their connection to their fans. The first single, “Glory Days,” features nostalgic summer vibes and anthemic arena rock.

Pre-orders began today. HERE you can pre-order the new album as a box set, vinyl, CD, or cassette, among other formats.

Tracklist – KISSIN’ DYNAMITE – Kissin’ Dynamite

01. Glory Days
02. I Salute You – feat. Saltatio Mortis
03. Heart Attack
04. Night Is Calling
05. Out In The Rain – feat Amaranthe
06. Love Me Hate Me
07. Lie For Me – feat Anna Brunner (League of Distortion/Exit Eden)
08. I’ll Be
09. Steel Of Swabia – feat. Primal Fear und Sam Totman (Dragonforce)
10. Against The World – feat Eklipse
11. Nothing Breaks Like A Heart
12. Only The Good Die Young
13. Good In Goodbye

To mark the end of the Hannes Braun era, three major arena shows are scheduled for September and October 2026. The concerts, which can accommodate up to 5,000 attendees, are already nearly sold out.

September 19, 2026 Neu-Ulm – Ratiopharm Arena
September 26, 2026 Hamburg – Inselpark Arena
October 3, 2026 Cologne – Palladium

Tickets are available here: https://www.eventim.de/artist/kissin-dynamite/?affiliate=GMD