HighWay: 25 Years of Hard Rock & the New Single ‘HI-WAY’

25 Years in the Making: HighWay Proves Rock Is a Slow Burn with New Single ‘HI-WAY’

In a music industry obsessed with “going viral” and 15 seconds of fame, HighWay is doing things the old-fashioned way. They aren’t interested in shortcuts. Formed in the late ’90s by brothers Ben and Romain Chambert in the South of France, the band has spent over a quarter-century growing up on stage, making mistakes in the light, and letting time do the heavy lifting.

That patience is finally coming to a head with their new single, “HI-WAY” a self-titled anthem that feels less like a debut and more like a victory lap.

Learning in Public

There’s something to be said for a band that doesn’t hide its evolution. HighWay has played over 400 shows across Europe, cutting their teeth alongside legends like the Scorpions and Jeff Scott Soto. Their early years were exactly what you’d expect from a group of guys obsessed with AC/DC and Aerosmith: loud, sweaty, and a little rough around the edges.

But as the brothers grew up, the music grew with them. The raw energy is still there, but it’s been tempered with the soul of the blues and the precision of heavy metal. It’s the sound of a band that has stopped trying to sound like their heroes and started sounding like themselves.

The New Record: ‘Last Call For Rock’n’Roll’

The new single is the first taste of their upcoming sixth album, Last Call For Rock’n’Roll, which is set to hit the shelves on April 24, 2026.

If “HI-WAY” tells us anything, it’s that the band is more grounded than ever. You can hear the influence of the greats—the stadium-filling choruses of Queen and the grit of Whitesnake—but there’s a new level of confidence here. It doesn’t feel like they’re trying to prove anything anymore; they’re just playing the music they were meant to play.

Why It Matters

In 2026, finding a band that has stayed together for 25 years is a rarity. HighWay’s story is a reminder that rock isn’t just about the volume—it’s about the miles on the odometer. With the new album on the horizon, it’s clear that HighWay still has plenty of gas left in the tank.