Kneecap have teased that a new album is on the way in 2026.
The highly political Irish rap trio drew critical acclaim for their 2024 LP Fine Art, before going on to have a bumpy 2025, as band member Mo Chara faced a terror charge after he was accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town in November 2024.
Kneecap have consistently denied supporting the terrorist organisations Hezbollah and Hamas, and the charge was ultimately dropped. However, they claim that the UK government plans to challenge the court’s decision later this month.
In a New Year message to their fans, the group – completed by Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí – wrote on social media: “They tried to crush us and they failed.
“Thanks to all of you sound c**** we’re stronger than ever.
“Big things to come in 2026 – including a brand new album. But nothing is more important than supporting each other and keep taking action for Palestine.”
Since Fine Art and the court case, Kneecap have released a slew of loaded anthems, including The Recap with Mozey, aimed at Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, Sayonara’ with Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll, and No Comment with drum and bass legend Sub Focus. Fans will have to wait and see if they appear on their next studio effort.
In a statement shared on Instagram last week, the group stated that they had been formally notified of an appeal against the ruling made by a magistrates’ court in September, which had dismissed the case. According to the group, the date has been set for January 14 at the High Court in London. Kneecap criticised the move, saying their legal representatives believe there is no credible basis for the challenge.
They posted to their official account on the app: “The Brits are at it again…
“The British government has issued us notice that they will appeal the decision of their own magistrates court to throw out the case against Mo Chara.
“It is the view of our legal team that there is not an iota of logic for this, it is without any sound legal basis.
“It is another flailing arm to distract from,
and to try and silence those who stand on the right side of history as they are complicit.
“As Israel today moves to ban charitable organisations providing lifesaving aid and primitive shelter to millions, the British state once again turns to vilify those who oppose genocide.
“It will be heard on Jan 14th at the High Court, Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London.
“We will not be silent.
“FREE PALESTINE ps.”
The case was dismissed after the Metropolitan Police failed to issue the requisition within the required six-month statutory deadline, rendering the charge “unlawful”.
Chief magistrate Paul Goldspring said at the time: “I find that these proceedings were not instituted in the correct form.
“The time limit requires consent to have been granted at the time or before the issue of the requisition. Consequently the charge is unlawful and null and this court has no jurisdiction to try the charge.”
