Beginnings and initial releases
In an interview with Revolver, it was revealed that band began as a solo project and later expanded into a full band. [2] Development of the project occurred over several years in complete secrecy until the band was announced as a performer at the 2025 Download Festival in February 2025, [2] [7] confusing fans as no details were released as to who the band was and they had released no music. [8] Shortly afterward, the band created an Instagram page and started posting cryptic teasers. [9]
In April 2025, they released a teaser for a new song, [10] [11] their debut single "In The Name of the Father", released on 15 May 2025. [12] [13] [14] The song was named "Tune of the Week" on BBC Radio 1 and they appeared on the cover of an issue of Rock Sound. [15] [16] Speculation ran rampant on who the band was, as fans discovered ties to the band with several companies used by another masked band Sleep Token (who were headlining Download Festival that year) and using similar iconography to Crosses. [17] [18] [9] On May 21, they announced their first headlining show at The Garage in London. The show, which took place on July 30, sold out in less than 48 hours. [19] [20] A second single, "Fearless", was released on 5 June 2025. [18] [21] The band debuted at Download Festival 2025 in June 2025. [22] [23] Their performance was praised by Kerrang! as an "absolute pandemonium from the off," and was favorably received by the crowd. [24] The band was later announced to open for Architects for several dates between December 2025 and January 2026. [25]
King of Terrors (2025–present)
On 18 July 2025, the band announced their debut EP, King of Terrors , to be released on September 26, accompanied by the third single "Rage". [26] The band's fourth single, "Destroy Me", was released on September 4. [27] Following the release of "Destroy Me", it was announced that President would be headlining the upcoming TakeDown Festival 2026, set to take place at Portsmouth Guildhall in April 2026, with the band scheduled to headline on Saturday, April 4. [28]
On 17 September, in an interview with Kerrang! , the band confirmed they were working on their debut album, which will expand on the lore of the President character. [29] Several days later, the band was announced for multiple upcoming festivals: Slam Dunk festival (23-24 May 2026), [30] Nova Rock Festival (12 June), [31] Rock for People festival (13 June), [32] and Copenhell festival (24-27 June). [33]
President’s swift ascent has led to speculation that the band may be an industry plant. [34] [35] The frontman rejected the claim as "bewildering", emphasizing that King of Terrors was self-produced, independently released, and promoted through grassroots efforts by friends and online supporters, without label involvement or major industry backing. [35]
On 26 September, the EP was released worldwide, [36] along with neon-stylized visualizer videos for the both "Dionysus" and "Conclave". [37] [38]
On 1 October, the band announced a one-off Australian show that's set to take place on 12 December, coinciding with their tour in support of Architects. [39] A week later, the band was announced for the upcoming Greenfield Festival (11-13 June).
