PRESS RELEASE:
Fueled by speed, swagger, and enough greasy energy to leave tire marks across the heavy music underground, Halifax's self-described "Nitro-Rock" maniacs Turbo are set to release their third full-length album, "Listen... Shut Up!", on October 23, 2026.
Ahead of the release, the band is now streaming the album's latest single, "Formula One," a high-octane speed metal ripper that perfectly captures the hard-driving spirit at the heart of the new record. The album follows the band's acclaimed previous releases "Fast as Fvck" (2020) and "Broke and Ugly" (2024), further cementing Turbo's reputation for relentless songwriting, explosive live performances, and unapologetically loud rock and roll.
"We like our music hard, fast, and raw, and that's the kind of experience we're trying to give other people. We want to give people the same kind of punch-in-the-gut, 'this rollercoaster is more than a bit too fast' feeling that we crave," says Evan Frizzle (lead vocalist and lead guitarist).
As one of the record's most adrenaline-fueled offerings, "Formula One" charges forward with blazing riffs, hook-laden guitar work, and relentless momentum.
"It's another speedy locomotive of a track with great guitar work and a bunch of ear hooks. The middle train-beat comedown section might be one of my favorite parts on the whole album," says Frizzle.
Lyrically, the track draws directly from Frizzle's turbulent past and real-life run-ins with the law, continuing the band's commitment to brutally honest storytelling and lived experience.
Listen to "Formula One" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sronecf6Dh0
On "Listen... Shut Up!," Turbo takes listeners beyond the reckless highs of its earlier releases and into the fallout that follows. Still fueled by fist-pumping anthems, razor-sharp riffs, and the band's trademark swagger, the album explores the hard-earned lessons, scars, and consequences of a life lived at full speed.
Across eight explosive tracks, "Listen... Shut Up!" captures every facet of Turbo's unmistakable Nitro-Rock sound. From the breakneck intensity of "Kamikaze" and the self-reflective edge of "Don't Know Me" to the darker themes of "Deathwish Labyrinth," the album balances raw aggression with brutally honest storytelling. Tracks like "Slut Island" and "Best Wishes" deliver attitude, chaos, and infectious energy, while "Tell Your Daughter" and "Black Wings of Revenge" showcase a more nuanced side of the band's songwriting. Closing with the adrenaline-charged "Formula One," the album leaves listeners in a cloud of smoke, speed, and unforgettable hooks.
"Our first album, Fast as Fvck, felt like it was all about living in squalor, while Broke and Ugly had this invincible feeling like the party was never going to die. We're kind of thinking about this album as the hangover from all that. It's still hard, fast, heavy, and packed full of fun, still undeniably classic Turbo, but it feels more mature and refined in a lot of regards. We're incredibly proud of it," adds Frizzle.
Since forming in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Turbo has operated with a singular mission: create music that pushes harder, plays louder, and aims higher than anything they had previously experienced in their respective projects.
"The members of Turbo were already in heavy-hitting bands in Halifax's scene, but felt like their respective bands weren't living the lifestyle and pushing their music quite to the magnitude we desired. So we quickly quilted together a project under the banner of that desire, a plan to take over the world, and wanted to create a sound to match that drive," adds Frizzle. "
That vision has evolved into a distinctive sound influenced by Motörhead, W.A.S.P., Judas Priest, Pantera, and Kill Cheerleader, blending speed metal, NWOBHM, sleaze rock, punk, and glam metal into what the band proudly calls Nitro-Rock.
"Everything is for the good of the song. If it doesn't work, it's scrapped. We have no personal stake or ego when we write. The songs are 100% a collaborative effort," commented Frizzle.
Turbo's reputation has grown through relentless touring and a live show that balances rock-and-roll spectacle with genuine authenticity. They walk the line between being a very down-to-earth group and being an absolute spectacle in how they present themselves, giving fans a fair dose of flash while still coming off as real people. Expect them to be wasted, twisted, nasty, and greasy. Just the way they like it as they head off to Europe for the first time in October for the "Canadian Invasion Tour" with Monteith (dates listed below).
For fans of Motörhead, Judas Priest, W.A.S.P., Pantera, Kill Cheerleader, speed metal, sleaze rock, NWOBHM, and high-octane rock and roll, "Listen... Shut Up!" will be available on all digital platforms on October 23, 2026.
Album pre-save - https://turboasfvck.bandcamp.com/
Canadian Invasion Euro Tour - Turbo w/ Monteith
22.10 - Hradec, CZ — AC Klub
23.10 - Bratislava, SK — Koncerty na Garážach (cancelled)
24.10 - Louny, CZ — Sféra Louny
25.10 - Bohuslavice, CZ — NOISE Bar
26.10 - Košice, SK — Collosseum Klub
27.10 - Budapest, HU — S8 Underground
28.10 - Krakow, PL — SNY
29.10 - Prague, CZ — Klub FAMU
30.10 - Nuremberg, DE — Blackbox
31.10 - Hamburg, DE — Stellwerk
Track Listing:
1. Kamikaze - 3:53
2. Don't Know Me - 3:16
3. Deathwish Labyrinth - 3:42
4. Slut Island - 4:11
5. Best Wishes - 3:07
6. Tell Your Daughter - 3:49
7. Black Wings of Revenge - 4:14
8. Formula One - 4.33
Album Length: 29:50
Lineup:
Evan Frizzle: Vox, Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Lindsey Dicks: Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Back Up Vocals
Donovan Saulnier: Bass, Backing Vocals
Sylvian Coderre: Drums
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