The band President has gained recognition as one of the latest masked band phenomena, and their leader is now sharing insights on the creation of the mask that has become a significant part of their identity.

In an interview with Metal Hammer, he stated, “It took a long time, because I wanted it to be perfect. I got it designed by someone outside of the U.K. and we brainstormed the idea together. They did a 3D map of my face and we designed the mask from scratch. Once that was made, it was designed in clay and made into a mould so I can reproduce as many as I need.”

He acknowledged that adopting a masked persona presented challenges. He explained, “It was a challenge for the first two shows. I nearly died at Download — when I took that mask off it was like upturning a bucket. A pool of my sweat splashed onto the floor. It’s all trial and error! We’ve got the new mask now; I’m excited to get out on the road to test it.”

Is President a Political Band?

Despite their name, the vocalist of President clarified that any political connections associated with their music are purely coincidental.

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“If you think it’s a political commentary, it’s missing the point of how introspective the project really is. It’s far more tied with religion, honestly. If it’s commenting on anything political, it’s not party politics. President is about speaking to people and making them look at the bigger picture, then look inward. But I’m not preaching anything.”

What Can We Expect from President in 2026?

During the conversation, it was revealed that President is expanding their touring plans in 2026 and have begun thinking beyond their current King of Terrors EP.

“I’m writing a full-length album. I’ve got four songs written already and I’d say three of those are the best I’ve ever written,” the singer mentioned. “This album is going to be an evolution. It takes bits of the EP and it’s pushing certain elements even further. Obviously music is subjective, so people might not agree, but I am my fiercest critic – if I love it, that’s a great start.”

The band is just beginning their 2026 live shows. Visit their website to view all scheduled “rallies” (what they call concerts) already planned for 2026 and secure your tickets.

Check out which President song made our year-end list of the 13 Best Rock Songs of 2025 in the gallery below.