LO-PAN unload the new track ‘Northern Eyes‘ as the final advance single taken from the American hard rockers’ forthcoming album “Get Well Soon“. The new full-length from the long-running foursome from Columbus, Ohio has been slated for release on April 4, 2025 via Magnetic Eye Records. Pre-order your copy at: http://lnk.spkr.media/lo-pan-get-well

The track ‘Northern Eyes‘ channels a hint of Grunge and TOOL, and you can listen here:

“Northern eyes is about light vs. dark and the ongoing war for hearts and minds“, vocalistJeff Martin explains.

“This song is a great example of how we like to balance odd time signatures with steady rhythms to keep things sounding like waves crashing“, bass playerScott Thompson adds.

“I love playing this song live because of the wide open cymbal work that just turns to distorted noise“, drummer Jesse Bartz gets the final word.

Tracklist

1. The Good Fight
2. Northern Eyes
3. Wormwood
4. Ozymandias
5. Rogue Wave
6. Harpers Ferry
7. Stay with the Boat
8. God’s Favorite Victim
9. Six Bells

Recording by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge, Grove City, Columbus OH (US)
Mix by Andrew Schneider at ACRE Audio, New York City, NY (US)
Mastering by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering, Chicago, IL (US)

Cover photography by Heidi Shapiro
Layout & Art Direction by Chris Smith (Grey Aria Design)

Up for a catchy tune? LO-PAN deliver them in droves! The four-piece from Columbus, Ohio in the United States have long been known for their powerful blend of driving rhythms, melodic vocals, and immersive sonic landscapes, and with “Get Well Soon”, they add captivating songwriting to the list.

Since 2005, LO-PAN have laboured hard to earn a reputation as one of the most consistent and compelling acts in the modern heavy scene with their blue-collar ethic and singular artistic vision, which is strongly felt on “Get Well Soon”.

On this album, LO-PAN further define their brand of American Hard Rock, a wicked stylistic mix of deep fried heaviness sprinkled with metal and grunge, all fused through captivating songwriting into an irresistible fifth album.

LO-PAN came together in the vibrant underground Columbus scene out of a shared love of vintage rock, stoner metal, and modern heaviness. The four musicians were united by a passion for pushing boundaries. It was no accident that they took their name from the sorcerous villain in the cult film “Big Trouble in Little China” as the band set out to blend cinematic drama with larger-than-life energy.

From their earliest days, LO-PAN distinguished themselves with an intense live presence and a sound that combined classic rock grit with the crushing weight of stoner and doom influences. LO-PAN‘s 2009 debut album “Sasquanaut” was an immediate breakout, earning praise for its infectious hooks and monumental grooves, and established the band as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy underground.

The sophomore full-length “Salvador” (2011) solidified their reputation, showcasing a more refined sound and greater musical maturity. 2014’s “Colossus” represented a significant leap forward, pushing into new territories with tighter arrangements and more expansive production by Andrew Schneider (PELICAN, UNSANE et al.).

In 2019, LO-PAN released “Subtle”, which marked another evolution of their sound. The band dared to take risks by exploring new emotional depths through a more introspective and atmospheric approach, which paid off with critics and fans alike.

LO-PAN have toured and shared stages with such heavyweights as HIGH ON FIRE, TORCHE, and RED FANG, among many others, and have taken their high-energy performances to audiences across the United States and Europe.

“Get Well Soon” heralds another great leap forward for LO-PAN. Heavy, cool, catchy, and with a marked emotional resonance developed through experience and maturity, “Get Well Soon” will take the Americans to new places around the globe.

LO-PAN Album Release US Tour
04/04/2025 Columbus, OH (US) Ace of Cups
05/04/2025 Dayton, OH (US) Blind Bobs
18/04/2025 Newport, KY (US) Southgate House
19/04/2025 Lexington, KY (US) Al’s Bar
25/04/2025 Cleveland, OH (US) Grog Shop

Line-up
Jeff Martin – vocals
Chris Thompson – guitar
Scott Thompson – bass
Jesse Bartz – drums

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LO-PAN unveil the performance video ‘Ozymandias‘ as the next advance single taken from the American hard rockers’ forthcoming album “Get Well Soon“. The new full-length from the long-running foursome from Columbus, Ohiowill hit the streets on April 4, 2025 via Magnetic Eye Records. Pre-order your copy at: http://lnk.spkr.media/lo-pan-get-well

The title ‘Ozymandias’ refers to the Greek version of the name of the Egyptian warrior-pharaoh Ramesses II, which inspired a sonnet by English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley as well as the mass-murdering antagonist of the acclaimed graphic novel “Watchmen” (1986) by writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons.

On further news, LO-PAN have just announced five album release shows in Ohio and Kentucky. All confirmed dates are listed below. 

Video credits

Directed by Lo-Pan & Joe Fortunato
Cinematography by Joe Fortunato & Nikki Fortunato
Editing & visual effects by Joe Fortunato
Acting models: The Moms 

“We wrote ‘Ozymandias’ as the last song for the album and when I came up with these riffs, I immediately knew that they belonged on this record, and the rest of the guys ultimately agreed“, guitarist Chris Thompson states, while drummer Jesse Bartz explains the most striking visual aspect of the video: “Our female parental units are the true rockstars in all of our lives. This video was an amazing experience and a great opportunity to bring them all together and to celebrate our music.“ Jeff Martin gets the final word: “Basically, this song is about acknowledging the impermanence of power and also the existence of objective truth“, the vocalist adds. “Just take a look around at global events, if you need examples.“

Tracklist

1. The Good Fight
2. Northern Eyes
3. Wormwood
4. Ozymandias
5. Rogue Wave
6. Harpers Ferry
7. Stay with the Boat
8. God’s Favorite Victim
9. Six Bells

Recording by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge, Grove City, Columbus OH (US)
Mix by Andrew Schneider at ACRE Audio, New York City, NY (US)
Mastering by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering, Chicago, IL (US)
Cover photography by Heidi Shapiro
Layout & Art Direction by Chris Smith (Grey Aria Design)

Up for a catchy tune? LO-PAN deliver them in droves! The four-piece from Columbus, Ohio in the United States have long been known for their powerful blend of driving rhythms, melodic vocals, and immersive sonic landscapes, and with “Get Well Soon”, they add captivating songwriting to the list.

Since 2005, LO-PAN have laboured hard to earn a reputation as one of the most consistent and compelling acts in the modern heavy scene with their blue-collar ethic and singular artistic vision, which is strongly felt on “Get Well Soon”.

On this album, LO-PAN further define their brand of American Hard Rock, a wicked stylistic mix of deep fried heaviness sprinkled with metal and grunge, all fused through captivating songwriting into an irresistible fifth album.

LO-PAN came together in the vibrant underground Columbus scene out of a shared love of vintage rock, stoner metal, and modern heaviness. The four musicians were united by a passion for pushing boundaries. It was no accident that they took their name from the sorcerous villain in the cult film “Big Trouble in Little China” as the band set out to blend cinematic drama with larger-than-life energy.

From their earliest days, LO-PAN distinguished themselves with an intense live presence and a sound that combined classic rock grit with the crushing weight of stoner and doom influences. LO-PAN‘s 2009 debut album “Sasquanaut” was an immediate breakout, earning praise for its infectious hooks and monumental grooves, and established the band as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy underground.

The sophomore full-length “Salvador” (2011) solidified their reputation, showcasing a more refined sound and greater musical maturity. 2014’s “Colossus” represented a significant leap forward, pushing into new territories with tighter arrangements and more expansive production by Andrew Schneider (PELICAN, UNSANE et al.).

In 2019, LO-PAN released “Subtle”, which marked another evolution of their sound. The band dared to take risks by exploring new emotional depths through a more introspective and atmospheric approach, which paid off with critics and fans alike.

LO-PAN have toured and shared stages with such heavyweights as HIGH ON FIRE, TORCHE, and RED FANG, among many others, and have taken their high-energy performances to audiences across the United States and Europe.

“Get Well Soon” heralds another great leap forward for LO-PAN. Heavy, cool, catchy, and with a marked emotional resonance developed through experience and maturity, “Get Well Soon” will take the Americans to new places around the globe.

LO-PAN Album Release US Tour
04/04/2025 Columbus, OH (US) Ace of Cups
05/04/2025 Dayton, OH (US) Blind Bobs
18/04/2025 Newport, KY (US) Southgate House
19/04/2025 Lexington, KY (US) Al’s Bar
25/04/2025 Cleveland, OH (US) Grog Shop

Line-up
Jeff Martin – vocals
Chris Thompson – guitar
Scott Thompson – bass
Jesse Bartz – drums

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LO-PAN release the first advance single ‘The Good Fight‘ taken from the American hard rockers’ new full length “Get Well Soon“. The new album from the long-running Columbus, Ohio foursome has been scheduled to hit the stores on April 4, 2025 via Magnetic Eye Records. 

“We rewrote ‘The Good Fight’ about 10 times over four years before recording the tracks and my drums were captured on the second take“, drummer Jesse Bartz explains to which guitarist Chris Thompson adds: “This is one of my favorite songs to play off the new album as it has a Lo-Panthem type quality to it, which is a phrase that Andrew Schneider coined during mixing”. Vocalist Jeff Martin has the final word: “Lyrically, the theme of ‘Get Well Soon’ is more of a ‘stuff is very much broken beyond repair now’ sort of message.“

Tracklist
1. The Good Fight
2. Northern Eyes
3. Wormwood
4. Ozymandias
5. Rogue Wave
6. Harpers Ferry
7. Stay with the Boat
8. God’s Favorite Victim
9. Six Bells

Up for a catchy tune? LO-PAN deliver them in droves! The four-piece from Columbus, Ohio in the United States have long been known for their powerful blend of driving rhythms, melodic vocals, and immersive sonic landscapes, and with “Get Well Soon”, they add captivating songwriting to the list.

Since 2005, LO-PAN have laboured hard to earn a reputation as one of the most consistent and compelling acts in the modern heavy scene with their blue-collar ethic and singular artistic vision, which is strongly felt on “Get Well Soon”.

On this album, LO-PAN further define their brand of American Hard Rock, a wicked stylistic mix of deep fried heaviness sprinkled with metal and grunge, all fused through captivating songwriting into an irresistible fifth album.

LO-PAN came together in the vibrant underground Columbus scene out of a shared love of vintage rock, stoner metal, and modern heaviness. The four musicians were united by a passion for pushing boundaries. It was no accident that they took their name from the sorcerous villain in the cult film “Big Trouble in Little China” as the band set out to blend cinematic drama with larger-than-life energy.

From their earliest days, LO-PAN distinguished themselves with an intense live presence and a sound that combined classic rock grit with the crushing weight of stoner and doom influences. LO-PAN‘s 2009 debut album “Sasquanaut” was an immediate breakout, earning praise for its infectious hooks and monumental grooves, and established the band as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy underground.

The sophomore full-length “Salvador” (2011) solidified their reputation, showcasing a more refined sound and greater musical maturity. 2014’s “Colossus” represented a significant leap forward, pushing into new territories with tighter arrangements and more expansive production by Andrew Schneider (PELICAN, UNSANE et al.).

In 2019, LO-PAN released “Subtle”, which marked another evolution of their sound. The band dared to take risks by exploring new emotional depths through a more introspective and atmospheric approach, which paid off with critics and fans alike.

LO-PAN have toured and shared stages with such heavyweights as HIGH ON FIRE, TORCHE, and RED FANG, among many others, and have taken their high-energy performances to audiences across the United States and Europe.

“Get Well Soon” heralds another great leap forward for LO-PAN. Heavy, cool, catchy, and with a marked emotional resonance developed through experience and maturity, “Get Well Soon” will take the Americans to new places around the globe.

Line-up
Jeff Martin – vocals
Chris Thompson – guitar
Scott Thompson – bass
Jesse Bartz – drums

Recording by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge, Grove City, Columbus OH (US)
Mix by Andrew Schneider at ACRE Audio, New York City, NY (US)
Mastering by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering, Chicago, IL (US)

Cover photography by Heidi Shapiro
Layout & Art Direction by Chris Smith (Grey Aria Design)

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American hard rockers LO-PAN have set their signatures on a multi-album contract with Magnetic Eye Records. The long-running Columbus, Ohio foursome will release their fifth full-length via the label in 2025. 

LO-PAN comment: “It’s an honor to be a part of the Magnetic Eye Records roster“, drummer Jesse Bartz writes on behalf of the band. “We are very excited about the plans that we have for 2025 and beyond. Watch this space for more news coming soon!“

Jadd Shickler adds: “I love breaking new talent, but this label is also a home for iconic heavy bands, and that’s exactly what Lo-Pan are“, the Magnetic Eye director explains. “These guys have been intertwined with the riff-rock, doom, and stoner scene going back over a decade, but they’re something else entirely. They deliver classic rock that’s somehow modern, heavy as hell and at the highest possible level since they started. I can barely express the pride and pleasure it gives me to welcome Lo-Pan to Magnetic Eye! It’s been far too long since we heard new music from them, and we can’t wait to be the ones bringing it to the world!”  

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LO-PAN are an American hard rock band hailing from Columbus, Ohio, well-known for their powerful blend of driving rhythms, melodic vocals, and immersive sonic landscapes.

Formed in 2005, LO-PAN have laboured hard to earn a reputation as one of the most consistent and compelling acts in the modern heavy scene with their blue-collar work ethic with singular artistic vision.

LO-PAN came together in the vibrant underground Columbus music scene out of a shared love of vintage rock, stoner metal, and modern heaviness. This united four musicians with a passion for pushing boundaries. It was no accident that they took their name from the sorcerous villain in the cult film “Big Trouble in Little China” as the band set out to blend cinematic drama with larger-than-life energy.

From their earliest days, LO-PAN distinguished themselves with an intense live presence and a sound that combined classic rock grit with the crushing weight of stoner and doom influences. What further set them apart was an uncanny combination of weighty power and soaring melodies. Their approach pays homage to the lineage of bands like CLUTCH and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY while carving out their own sonic identity.

LO-PAN‘s 2009 debut album “Sasquanaut” was an immediate breakout, earning praise for its infectious hooks and monumental grooves, and established the band as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy underground. Sophomore full-length “Salvador” (2011) solidified their reputation, showcasing a more refined sound and greater musical maturity. 2014’s “Colossus” represented a significant leap forward, pushing into new territories with tighter arrangements and more expansive production by Andrew Schneider (PELICAN, UNSANE et al.). In 2019, LO-PAN released “Subtle”, which marked yet another step in the evolution of their sound. The band dared to take risks by exploring new emotional depths with a more introspective and atmospheric approach, which paid off with critics and fans alike.
 
LO-PAN have toured and shared stages with such heavyweights as HIGH ON FIRE, TORCHE, and RED FANG, among many others, and have taken their high-energy performances to audiences across the United States and Europe. One of the most vital bands in modern heavy music, LO-PAN inspire and captivate listeners with raw, honest, and unapologetically powerful rock that is both massively thunderous and heartfelt.

LO-PAN will release their fifth full-length via Magnetic Eye Records in early 2025. 

Line-up
Jeff Martin – vocals
Chris Thompson – guitar
Scott Thompson – bass
Jesse Bartz – drums

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