Tesla Announces New Album 'Homage' Featuring Classic Rock Covers

The band's upcoming release pays tribute to some of rock's most iconic vocalists and songs.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:00am

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering, glittering guitar strings, capturing the luxurious, high-fashion aesthetic of rock music through dramatic lighting and abstract textures.Tesla's new album 'Homage' pays tribute to the iconic vocalists and timeless rock songs that have inspired the band over the decades.Ridgefield Today

Tesla will release their new album 'Homage' on July 17, featuring a collection of covers honoring legendary artists like Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Sam Cooke, and James Brown. The album showcases the band's diverse musical talents and love for the songs that shaped their own sound over the years.

Why it matters

Tesla's 'Homage' album represents a return to the band's roots, celebrating the iconic vocalists and timeless hits that inspired their own music. The project allows the group to pay tribute to the legends who paved the way, while also showcasing their own skills as musicians and interpreters of classic rock.

The details

The 14-track 'Homage' album includes covers of songs by artists such as Queen, The Temptations, Bob Seger, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. The band says they chose the selections to honor some of the greatest vocalists of all time, as well as songs they grew up listening to. Tesla is previewing the album with their cover of the Climax Blues Band's 'I Love You'.

  • Tesla's new album 'Homage' is set for release on July 17, 2026.
  • The band will hit the road this summer on 'The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins' tour with Motley Crue and Extreme, beginning on July 17 in Burgettstown, PA and concluding on September 26 in Ridgefield, Washington.

The players

Tesla

An American rock band formed in Sacramento, California in 1984, known for their blend of hard rock and blues-influenced sound.

Frontiers Music Srl

An Italian record label specializing in hard rock and heavy metal music, which will be releasing Tesla's 'Homage' album.

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What they’re saying

“Our new album 'Homage' is a thank-you note written in sound. An offering to the great singers and songs that shaped the music we grew up listening to, and the songs we would eventually write. We hope you all enjoy this as much as we did making it. Thank you for all the years - Keep it Real and Keep On Rockin'!”

— Tesla, Band

“'I Love You,' like all the tracks on 'Homage,' not only pays tribute to legends, but gives us a chance to showcase our lead singer's diversity as well as the musical dynamics we learned as a band many years ago.”

— Tesla, Band

What’s next

Tesla will hit the road this summer on 'The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins' tour with Motley Crue and Extreme, beginning on July 17 in Burgettstown, PA and concluding on September 26 in Ridgefield, Washington.

The takeaway

Tesla's 'Homage' album represents the band's deep appreciation for the iconic vocalists and timeless rock songs that have inspired their own musical journey over the years. By covering these legendary tracks, Tesla is able to both pay tribute to their influences and showcase their own versatility as musicians.