Full Breakdown
Ann Wilson and Tripsitter Unveil Second Album “Consecrated Ground”
6/28/2026, 1:34:18 AM
New Album Announcement and Core Details
Heart vocalist Ann Wilson and her collaborative band Tripsitter announced their second album, “Consecrated Ground,” set for release on August 14, 2026. The nine-track record opens with the single “I Will Not Be Coming Back,” already on digital platforms. Tracks include “Bone Pain,” “Me And Comanche,” “Hard Fought,” “Ruby Rosé (Lady Of The Night),” “Hot Foot,” “Dissonance,” “Renaissance Kids,” and “Reverse Chaos.” The band calls the collection a blend of heavy rock, psychedelia, blues, and raw emotional storytelling, centered on liberation, transformation, and self-determination.
Background: From “Another Door” to “Consecrated Ground”
Wilson first partnered with Tripsitter in 2023, releasing the debut album “Another Door” that September. The collaboration marked a new phase, as Wilson celebrated over five decades in music by launching the “After Dinner Thinks” podcast and starring in the documentary “In My Voice,” directed by Barbara Hall. Narrated by Wilson, the film traces her journey from childhood to Heart stardom, using personal archives and unseen footage.
Key Contributors
Ann Wilson – Lead vocalist of Heart, primary songwriter, and narrator of “In My Voice.”
Tripsitter – Backing band formed with Wilson in 2023, handling instrumentation and co-production.
Barbara Hall – Filmmaker directing the documentary.
Tour Schedule and Live Performances
Wilson and Tripsitter announced a tour beginning September 11, 2026, in The Villages, Florida, and concluding October 9, 2026, at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut. Stops also include Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Alabama, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
Official Statements & Responses
The press release calls the album a “bold statement” from an artist who “has never stopped evolving.” It notes Wilson’s willingness to “embrace new collaborators, new sounds, and new challenges,” framing artistic reinvention as central to her career. The release also highlights the single’s focus on “liberation, transformation, and unwavering self-determination,” suggesting thematic continuity across the album and tour.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It is a bold statement from an artist who has never stopped evolving,” — Ann Wilson, press release
- “More than five decades into her career, she continues to embrace new collaborators, new sounds, and new challenges, proving that artistic reinvention remains central to everything she does.” — Press release
- “This film is my story in my own words, told the way I’ve always wanted to tell it,” — Ann Wilson, documentary interview
- “a fearless collection of songs that blends heavy rock, psychedelia, blues, and raw emotional storytelling.” — Press release
What’s Next
Following the album launch, Wilson and Tripsitter will embark on the announced tour, delivering live renditions of the new material. The documentary “In My Voice” is slated for release later in 2026, offering a visual companion to the album’s narrative of personal and artistic resilience.
