– Might sixth, 2025 –
Video for “I Am Numb” out now! WATCH HERE
Photograph credit score: Stephanie Cabral
Arduous rock band A-Z lately introduced their return and sophomore album ‘A2Z²‘ with the highly effective single “Nothing Is Over.” Now, the band are happy to share the observe “I Am Numb,” the second single from the forthcoming full-length launch, which is due out on June sixth, 2025 by way of Metallic Blade Information.
“I Am Numb” is an aggressive, in-your-face exploration of the emotional detachment most people expertise in life. The somber moniker is highlighted with an simple refrain hook and is balanced with hope and the promise tomorrow holds. Sonically, the observe options power like Rainbow‘s “Kill the King” with full-throttle riffs and post-rock effected lengthy notes, which permit the drums to be exceptionally inventive. The counter rhythms convey the listener on a whirlwind journey.
Watch the video HERE.
Spearheaded by legendary drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) and together with former Fates Warning bandmate Ray Alder on vocals, ‘A2Z²‘ builds on the groundwork laid on the acclaimed 2022 self-titled debut album. The writing for the album started when Zonder and guitarist Nick Van Dyk (Redemption) began working with vocalist Alder on the album’s first single and de facto assertion “Nothing Is Over,” showcasing the band’s dedication to creating heavy music that’s refined however hooky and accessible. Serving to obtain these aural objectives are bassist Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai/Ring of Hearth/Warlord), Italian guitarist Simone Mularoni (A2Z² mixing/mastering, DGM) and keyboard participant Jimmy Waldo (Alcatrazz/New England).
A2Z² Tracklist:
01. Hearth Away (4:37)
02. Operating in Place (4:58)
03. Nothing Is Over (4:18)
04. A Wordless Jail (6:04)
05. Reaching Out (4:16)
06. The Treatment (5:06)
07. I Am Numb (4:03)
08. This Chaotic Symphony (5:10)
09. Studying to Fly (4:38)
10. Now I Stroll Away (5:39)
Pre-order A2Z² now at: metalblade.com/a-z
Watch the video for beforehand launched single “Nothing Is Over” HERE.
The band often called A-Z started when Zonder began engaged on materials in early 2020 with a transparent imaginative and prescient for the band he wished to place collectively: “I used to be pondering beer commercials, automobile commercials and Cobra Kai. I wished a really accessible band that might attraction to the plenty,” he says. The band’s identify – standing for Alder via Zonder – was a straightforward selection that might by no means pigeonhole the lineup’s sound. “What I favored is that it didn’t restrict what somebody would consider the band,” says Zonder. “If we named the band Scary Serpent it might give a sure course and didn’t need individuals to prejudge us.”
The band members are legendarily prolific, which permits for a tremendous dynamic the place, as Zonder explains, “whenever you discover the suitable guys, you simply allow them to do no matter they need. All people’s a seasoned professional and all of the completely different components come collectively, make it what it’s. That reside and recording expertise permits A-Z to instinctively understand how to not step on one another musically.“
“We’re all concerning the songs, the band, not what every of us does in it. It’s easy,” all of them agree. “It’s concerning the music as a complete,” says Zonder, “I assure you all people’s into one thing utterly completely different musically, and that’s the place the magic to me comes from, taking completely different influences and all people doing what they do to create A-Z. We’re not 20-year-old youngsters. We’re on the level the place when you’re gonna go, simply go large. And that’s what we’ve carried out on A2Z².“
A-Z lineup:
Ray Alder – Lead and Backing Vocals
Philip Bynoe – Bass Guitar
Nick Van Dyk – Guitars
Simone Mularoni – Lead Guitars
Jimmy Waldo – Keyboards
Mark Zonder – Drums
A-Z on-line:
http://www.a-zband.com
https://www.fb.com/AthruZBand
https://twitter.com/AthruZBand
https://www.instagram.com/athruzband
