Swiss hard rock / heavy metal force THE ORDER  proudly announce the release of their new studio album “Empires”, due out on March 27th, 2026 via Massacre Records on Digipak CD, Black Vinyl LP and digital formats.

To mark the announcement, the band have unveiled the first single and official video “Fight For Your Rights” – a powerful, urgent and uncompromising statement that sets the tone for THE ORDER’s most focused and mature release to date.

Driven by rebellion and resistance, Fight For Your Rights reflects the album’s core themes of power, manipulation and the inevitable fall of empires.

🎥 Watch the video:

👉 https://youtu.be/xWwARdYVLMM

🎧 Stream the single:

👉 https://save-it.cc/massacre/fight-for-your-rights

Produced by V.O. Pulver at Little Creek Studios (Switzerland), Empires reconnects with the political sharpness and raw energy of the band’s early days while delivering massive riffs, strong melodies and a timeless hard rock / heavy metal backbone.

⚡ ICYMI frontman Gianni Pontillo has officially joined legendary Scottish rock band NAZARETH as their new lead singer. Gianni remains a full-time member of THE ORDER, fully involved in all future recordings and activities.

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Track List:

• Empires
• Fight For Your Rights
• Warriors
• Thieves In The Night
• Living For The Nightlife
• Wherever I Go
• The Last Call
• Of Martyrs And Tyrants
• The Bonehead’s Back – Promises And Illusions

  
  Band Members:

• Gianni Pontillo: Lead Vocals
• Bruno Beyeler: Guitar
• Andrej Abplanalp: Bass
• Mauro Casciero: Drums 

Band Links:

• Official Website: theorder.ch — The band’s main hub for news, discography, and media. 
• Facebook: The Order Official — Regular updates on tours, releases, and behind-the-scenes content. 
• Instagram: @theordermetal — Visual updates and concert photography.