Molly Hatchet have announced “Lost Horizon,” their first studio album in 16 years, set for release on November 27 through Steamhammer worldwide.
The announcement details the album’s release date as well as the various formats it will be available in, spanning physical, digital, and exclusive merchandise bundles.
“Southern Rock legends Official Molly Hatchet will release their new album ‘Lost Horizon’ on November 27th, 2026 as a CD digipak, 2LP gatefold black vinyl version, an exclusive vinyl edition and exclusive shirt/hoodie bundles in the Steamhammer shop and digital,” the announcement said.
“Lost Horizon” marks a major milestone for the Southern rock outfit. The circumstances behind its creation add even more weight to the announcement.
Molly Hatchet’s last studio album, “Justice,” came out in 2010 as the band’s thirteenth full-length effort. “Lost Horizon” closes that 16-year gap. It stands as a significant return for a group that has built its legacy over five decades.
The new record features twelve tracks. It was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, specifically in Studio 2, the very room where The Beatles once tracked their own catalog. The choice of location underscores the ambition behind the project and the band’s intent to make “Lost Horizon” a landmark release in its long history.
The lead single and video, “Dixie Highway,” has already been released, giving fans an early taste of the album’s direction and sound ahead of the full release in November.
Guitarist and songwriter Bobby Ingram spoke about the significance of recording at such a storied location. He noted that the band worked in the same room and used the same microphones once used by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. That connection to history clearly shaped the recording sessions and gives “Lost Horizon” a distinctive backstory as the band prepares to share new music with fans after such a long wait.
