Sometimes a little pressure can be a good thing. For Wayne Doyle, singer and rhythm guitarist with Scarlet Rebels, following up two acclaimed albums that both crashed into the UK Top 20 and established the Welsh four-piece as one of the most talked-about rock bands of recent years was a challenge he was determined to rise to.
“You’re aware that you need to deliver something good, and that’s tough,” says Wayne. “You either fold or you get stuck in and dig deep. And I really dug deep.”
The result is ‘Flawed By Design‘, the band’s fourth studio album and a record that sees Scarlet Rebels pushing themselves further while building on the foundations of their previous releases. Recorded once again with producer Chris Clancy, the 11-track album brings together Wayne, his brother and drummer Gary Doyle, guitarist Chris Jones and bassist Carl Oag for a collection of songs that balance the powerful with the personal.
Following ‘Show Your Colours‘ (2019), ‘See Through Blue‘ (2022) and ‘Where The Colours Meet‘ (2024), the new album marks another significant chapter for the Llanelli band, who are delighted to finally share the finished record with their audience.
“We’re super excited to share this record in full finally with the world and open the next chapter of the band’s story,” says Wayne Doyle. “It’s an album based on emotion and experience which we hope resonates with the listener and can even act as a light or support in their lives / current times.”
That emotional connection is already making an impression with the press, with Scarlet Rebels continuing to attract some impressive praise. Described by Metal Talk as “One of the best bands to come from Wales in recent times” and GRTR as “One of the best UK rock bands out there currently”, the band have received a particularly strong response to ‘Flawed By Design‘.
Powerplay Magazine has awarded the album a perfect 10/10, while Rock News declares that “‘Flawed By Design‘ proves without a shadow of a doubt that Scarlet Rebels are operating at the absolute peak of their powers”. RockGig is equally impressed, saying “’Flawed By Design‘ sees Scarlet Rebels at the top of their game with 11 beautifully crafted rock anthems and ready to show off their talents to crowds worldwide”.
The latest single, ‘God’s Honest Truth’, has also been winning over listeners, taking the title of Classic Rock’s Track of the Week. Described as “Contemporary rock’n’roll with an old school heart and dashes of grunge in its veins”, the track offers a further taste of the sound and attitude that runs throughout the album.
With ‘Flawed By Design‘ now out in full, Scarlet Rebels are taking the new material on the road. Alongside stripped-back performances at their in-store appearances, further dates will feature full-band shows, giving fans different opportunities to experience the songs live.
‘Flawed By Design‘ is available – here
Flawed By Design UK Instore Tour 2026:
14 November – HMV, Derby
14 November – Crash Records, Leeds
15 November – Banquet Records, Kingston
16 November – The Globe (presented by Jacaranda Records), Cardiff
17 November – The Parish (presented by Jacaranda Records), Wrexham
18 November – Truck Records, Oxford
2026 Live Dates:
25 November – The Tivoli, Buckley (supporting Tyketto)
26 November – The Polar Bear, Hull
27 November – Independent, Sunderland
28 November – Winterstorm Festival, Troon
29 November – Picturedrome, Holmfirth (supporting Tyketto)
1 December – The Black Box, Hastings (supporting Tyketto)
2 December – The Waterloo, Blackpool (supporting Tyketto)
3 December – Queens Hall, Nuneaton (supporting Tyketto)
19 December – RPM Christmas Special, Morecambe (with The Virginmarys, These Wicked Rivers, Kit Trigg, LN and more)
2027 UK Tour:
28–31 January – Planet Rock’s Winter’s End, Trecco Bay
11 February – The Junction, Plymouth
12 February – Cavern, Exeter
13 February – The Joiners, Southampton
15 February – G2, Glasgow
16 February – The Cluny, Newcastle
18 February – Rebellion, Manchester
19 February – Parish, Huddersfield
20 February – Corporation, Sheffield
22 February – The Waterfront Studio, Norwich
23 February – The Portland Arms, Cambridge
24 February – Downstairs at the Dome, London
25 February – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
3 April – Mayors Fest, KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton
Record Store tickets are available – here
Tour tickets are available – here
Line-up:
Wayne Doyle Vocals / guitar
Gary Doyle Drums / vocals
Carl Oag Bass / vocals
Chris Jones Lead guitar
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