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Czech Rock Legends Extra Band Launch Singles Offensive: Brand-New Track “Hard Night” Goes Live Ahead of September Album

PILSEN / PRAGUE – August 18, 2026 – Extra Band is a legendary Czech hard rock band formed at the turn of 1982 and 1983. This legendary rock formation is currently experiencing one of the most successful chapters in its four-decade history. The powerhouse trio—comprising Miroslav Cába, Radek Kroc, and drummer/producer Petr Kotora—has definitively shattered local boundaries. The band officially confirmed today that their brand-new single Hard Night (UPC 859744146662) is now officially Live across all global digital platforms, setting the final stage for their highly anticipated new studio album scheduled for release in early September 2026.

World-Class Production and Star-Studded Collaboration

The band’s modern era is designed to meet strict international rock standards. standards. At the core of this operation is drummer and producer Pete Kotora, whose state-of-the-art recording studio acts as the band’s creative headquarters. Kotora’s immense musical credibility is highlighted by his direct artistic collaboration with the legendary American bass virtuoso Billy Sheehan (of Mr. Big, David Lee Roth, and Steve Vai fame) on his international project Gods Elements. This high-caliber experience and standard directly translate into Extra Band’s current stadium-ready sound.

Singles Crafted Specially as a Gift for Brazilian Fans

A prime testament to the band’s professional global vision was their meticulous preparation ahead of their very first historic tour of Brazil, which took place this spring. Before even boarding the plane, custom-crafted and released specific tracks designed as an exclusive gift dedicated specially to their Brazilian fans. The singles Festa dos Mortos and Coração de Amor were written to honor the local culture, language, and vibrant temperament, establishing a deep connection with the audience across the ocean.

Keeping the creative engine running, the band has just unleashed the high-octane track Hard Night. Alongside recently released fan-favorites like Love Story and Máme Fire, it perfectly paves the way for the upcoming full-length record. The new material will expand on the band’s trademark “rock psychology” and English songwriting, which previously brought them massive international acclaim—including I Like Girls (No. 3 on global independent charts) and the chart-topping hit As If It Were Your Last (No. 1 on the European Independent Chart).

From Czech Arenas to Rio de Janeiro

The band’s global ambitions manifested into a major international milestone this year. Extra Band embarked on an intense three-week tour of Brazil, delivering 10 explosive live shows in major metropolises like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro (including a standout performance at the Rock Experience).

Despite their international momentum, the band remains dedicated to their fiercely loyal home crowd. Their current arena show concept uniquely bridges their past and future. During the first half of the concert, original founding member and bassist Jaroslav Rajtmajer joins the band on stage as a special guest to perform their iconic 1980s hits. The second half of the night then shifts gears into a modern rock show of a truly global caliber.

Upcoming Activities

With our upcoming album, we are planning a concert tour across World, and we warmly invite you to join us for unforgettable performances. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to experience our music live and be part of our journey across the continent.

We would like to thank all our fans for their support! Stay tuned to our social media and on extraband.net for the latest news, videos, and concert information!