Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones to reunite for new Faces album after 50 years

After more than fifty years, Faces, featuring Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones, have reunited to record a new studio album. In an April 2025 interview with The Telegraph, Jones revealed the trio recorded “about 11 tracks” at London’s RAK Studios. He noted that musician Jools Holland features on one of the tracks, adding piano to the sessions.

“Not all of them are going to be right [for the album]. But most of them are good,” Jones said.

Jones suggested the record may not emerge until 2026, owing to conflicting schedules with The Rolling Stones and Stewart’s solo touring. Stewart has also hinted that some unreleased solo material could be repurposed for the Faces project.

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Sessions are scheduled around each member’s career commitments

Jones described the recording process as “little snippets [of recording] here and there” between tours and solo shows.

He added, “Then all of a sudden, The Stones are out [on tour] again, Rod’s out again…”.

These short bursts took place at RAK Studios, a venue known for classic British rock sessions. Jools Holland appears on one track, contributing piano to the band’s evolving sound.

Although roughly eleven songs were recorded, Jones said only the strongest will make the final cut. The aim has been to capture the spirit of their early 1970s recordings without overproducing the material.

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Faces' origins and early albums set a benchmark for this reunion

Faces formed in London in 1969 when members of Small Faces joined forces with Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood from the Jeff Beck Group. They released four studio albums between 1970 and 1973: First Step, Long Player, A Nod Is as Good as a Wink… to a Blind Horse and Ooh La La.

Their biggest US hit, Stay with Me, reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1972. Guitarist Ronnie Wood left in 1975 to join The Rolling Stones, and Stewart pursued a solo career, leading to the group’s split.

The forthcoming album will mark the first studio release under the Faces name since Ooh La La in 1973. Original members Ian McLagan and Ronnie Lane passed away in 2014 and 1997, respectively; leaving the trio as inheritors of the band's legacy.

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Reunions have punctuated the band’s history ahead of this new release

Although the official split occurred in 1975, Jones, Stewart and Wood have reunited for special events over the decades. In 2020, the trio closed the BRIT Awards by performing Stay with Me, their first joint TV appearance since the early 1990s.

They also reunited in January to celebrate Stewart’s 80th birthday in London, sharing the stage and social media photos with their partners. Past reunions include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction performances and benefit concerts, sustaining fan interest in new material.

These appearances have built momentum for a full-length studio album, giving hope to long-time listeners. Rumors of festival appearances, including a possible Faces slot at Glastonbury, continue to swirl among fans and industry insiders.

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This new Faces album will stand as their first studio work since Ooh La La in 1973 and will blend fresh compositions with rediscovered tracks. Jones has left the door open for special guests, even hinting at unreleased film footage in an upcoming documentary.

Stewart’s promise, “We will get it finished, I promise,” underscores the trio’s commitment despite busy schedules. Fans can expect a release in 2026 once the members align their recording calendars and finalise track selections. As the band prepare to add a new chapter to their story, listeners can look forward to hearing how the band’s classic sound translates to modern times.