Temple Balls – Tokyo Love: Everything You Need To Know
Temple Balls released a brand new single Tokyo Love from their upcoming self-titled album. This is a third song from this release that is going to be available in February 2026.
This “Single Case File“ is written the way it would probably look if Junkyard Rock Stories was a proper magazine. In this day and age you don’t really need us to just copy and paste the EPKs we are getting or to simply rewrite what is already written on band’s social media platforms. Here, we are only giving you the facts in a unique Junkyard Style. Take what you want from it. It’s like a puzzle for your own further investigation!
Release ID
Artist: Temple Balls
Song Title: Tokyo Love
Release Type: Single
Release Status: Audio + official lyric video
Featured Artist: None
Country: Finland
Date: 2026
Who Wrote The Damn Thing?
- Written by: Temple Balls
- Song Origin: Jimi Välikangas – initial melody concept
- Production: Produced by Jona Tee (H.E.A.T)
The Vibe
Style: Hard rock, Melodic Glam Metal, Melodic Rock
Tempo & Feel: Hard-driving riffs with hook-oriented melodies
Core Identity: Classic Temple Balls sound, refined and more personal
Lines From Bathroom Wall
“I was driving my car when the melody popped into my head. It started playing on repeat between my ears, and eventually I decided to make a demo of it. We tried different lyric variations, but there’s nothing wrong with “Tokyo” or “Love,” so “Tokyo Love,” it is.”
— Jimi Välikangas
Where It Sits?
- Album Title: Temple Balls
- Release Date: February 13, 2026
- Album Number: Fifth studio album
- Single Role: Third single
- Previous Singles: There Will Be Blood, Soul Survivor
Who’s Behind It?
- International Release:
Frontiers Music Srl
Video File
- Video Type: Official lyric video
- Visuals: Band performance with graphics
- Available: YouTube
The Usual Suspects
- Arde Teronen – vocals
- Jimi Välikangas – bass
- Jiri Paavonaho – guitar
- Niko Vuorela – guitar
- Antti Hissa – drums
Last Known Damage
- Previous Album: Avalanche (2024)
- Album Count: Five studio albums
- Current Direction: Heavier, more confident, and fully self-defined Temple Balls era
Junkyard Verdict
- Bad-ass melodic rock tune with great hooks. Riffs and execution are extraordinary, but the secret weapon is that melody in the chorus which is so unique for Finnish rock bands.
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