Rock legends Cheap Trick are set to release their 21st album, *All Washed Up*, on November 14 through BMG Records. The first single from the album is titled “Twelve Gates.” The band recorded the album in Nashville’s top studios with producer Julian Raymond and mixing expert Chris Lord. They wrapped up the project at Sweetzerland Studios in Los Angeles. The process involved short bursts of intense work combined with long studio sessions, bringing the album to life.
Lead singer Robin Zander shared his excitement, saying, “Just one more great album from the best rock band in the world.” The album features 11 tracks and will be available in several formats: digital downloads, CDs, standard black vinyl, and a limited “Orange Marble” vinyl. Only 1,000 copies of the special vinyl will be sold through the band’s store.
Since their debut in 1974, Cheap Trick has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. They gained fame with their 1979 live album, *Cheap Trick at Budokan*, which included hits like “I Want You To Want Me” and “Surrender.” In 2016, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The band will kick off their tour at the Oregon State Fair in Salem on August 28. They will travel across the country and make a special stop at Japan’s Budokan on October 1, the same venue that helped launch their career. In November and December, they will join Heart as opening acts. Upcoming shows include the Honda Center in Anaheim on November 18 and Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on November 23. The final concert of 2025 will take place at Music Hall in Waukee, Iowa, on December 7.
