Southern California Heavy/Desert Rock band Avon (feat. former Kyuss drummer Alfredo Hernández) has announced their third full-length album, “Black On Sunshine,” which will be released on April 17th, 2026 via Go Down Records.
Stream the official trailer for “Black On Sunshine” via the YouTube player below:
Avon unites an impressive pedigree of Desert Rock history. On drums, the mighty Alfredo Hernández — known for his work with Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, and Yawning Man — brings his unmistakable groove and Desert-born power to the record. Frontman James Childs previously found success with British Rock outfit Airbus and collaborated with Geoff Barrow as well as “Philthy Animal” Taylor. His songwriting even earned him an Emmy nomination for the theme to Disney’s worldwide hit cartoon “Kick Buttowski.” On bass, Charles Pasarell — deeply rooted in the Palm Springs Desert Scene – completes the sonic backbone that defines Avon’s sound.
Following the success of “Mad Marco” (2016) and “Dave’s Dungeon” (2018), “Black On Sunshine” showcases Avon’s tight, dynamic songwriting and their ability to merge melodic depth with unrestrained energy. Rooted in the spirit of the Californian Desert yet pushing beyond genre boundaries, the album blends Psychedelic Rock textures, driving grooves, and an unmistakable desert-born energy.
“Black On Sunshine” will be available via Go Down Records on all major digital platforms and physical formats April 17. Pre-Orders are now open here: https://www.godownrecords.com/avon
Tracklist:
01. Black On Sunshine
02. Awkwardness
03. Spacebar
04. Never In A Million Years
05. Bandits
06. Ninteen Bruises
07. Super Furry Antidote
08. Doorway
09. Strangest Love
10. Oblivion
To celebrate the release, Avon will tour Europe this spring with a string of live shows across the UK, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy:
Apr 24th – UK – Kicker, Portishead
Apr 25th – UK – Frog & Fiddle, Cheltenham
Apr 26th – UK – Old Ham Tree, Holt
Apr 28th – BE – tba, Brussels
Apr 29th – DE – Friday, Heidenheim
Apr 30th – CH – Horst Klub, Kreuzlingen
May 1st – IT – Velvet Corazon, Cervia, Ravenna
May 2nd – IT – HPS Fest, Bologna
May 3rd – IT – Damage Inc, Verona
May 4th – IT – Altroquando, Zero Branco, Treviso
May 5th – IT – Legend Club, Milano
May 6th – CH – Burning Sound Lab, La Chaux-de-Fonds
May 7th – DE – Rockjungfer, Arnstadt
May 8th – DE – Molle Hildberghausen
May 9th – BE – Cafe de Stam Paal
Lineup:
Alfredo Hernández / Drums
James Childs / Vocals & Guitar
June Kato / Bass
Additional Musician:
Nick Davidge / Guitar and Backing Vocals on “Black On Sunshine;” Guitar and Vocals on “Strangest Love“