It’s done: “Built To Destroy”, the eagerly awaited album by the new power trio N.Y.C., a joint venture of Warlock guitarist Tommy Bolan and his comrades-in-arms Stet Howland (W.A.S.P., Metal Church) and Steve Unger (Metal Church), has finally been released!
Although the band consists of highly experienced musicians, each one already bringing so much more than just respectable success to this new adventure in the ears of their respective fans, “Built To Destroy” as a first, massive sign of life from N.Y.C. represents a very special moment for all three of them: the conscious decision to form an extremely agile trio – something that is not all that common in metal these days – not only enables a very direct, straightforward chemistry, but also ensures a refreshingly unobstructed focus on what really serves the song.
In addition, the strong rhythm section comes to the fore in harmony with Tommy’s killer riffs, instead of languishing in the background. The string wizard himself shows his enthusiasm: “A lot of blood, sweat, and sacrifice on so many levels have gone into the making of this album… I am proud to show these 13 songs of what has been a mad journey – I have learned that nothing in life is easy and you have to hammer home your dreams if you want to succeed and if you are lucky enough to have the right people believe in you — then you have a chance. Also, having the rhythm section from hell (Stet Howland and Steve Unger), definitely increases the odds.”
To celebrate the album release in style, the band has prepared a final video single that is truly emotional: instead of being a dull party animator, “Lyin Eyes” focuses our attention on all those who suffer from the dark side of autumn, which is considered the break-up season for so many reasons.
Listen to the new album “Built To Destroy” including the recent single “Lyin Eyes” now on the platform of your choice: https://orcd.co/builttodestroy
Almost anyone who has ever lost their heart to someone special in their life and then had to go through a breakup full of disappointment as a result of an internal or external lie is familiar with the seemingly all-consuming feelings and thoughts that Tommy Bolan and N.Y.C. have captured in their brand-new single, “Lyin Eyes”:
The lonely torment of an irrational longing coupled with the heavy weight of loss that sits in your chest and makes it difficult to breathe. The storm surge of past moments, signals, and fleeting observations in your head that suddenly come crashing down on you because everything that was once considered understood and certain has taken on a brutally changed meaning. The inner turmoil of a human turned leftover between all these feelings and the rising anger, which is supposed to open a valve to provide relief from the pressure, but only intensifies the chaos initially because it is partly directed inward…
“Lyin Eyes” hauntingly proves that even in quiet moments, there is no such thing as easy listening with N.Y.C. As a semi-ballad, this intense piece stands out from an album that could easily pass as an acoustic power fantasy for straightforward metalheads, yet at no point does it leave behind the dirty, dark tonality of “Built To Destroy.” On the contrary, the song begins almost deceptively with the romantic idealization of a past that overshadows the present, but this merely establishes the baseline on which we are led directly back to the tenor of the album via the climax: anger through realization. Tommy Bolan himself on “Lyin Eyes”: “I wanted to show a different groove of N.Y.C. with ‘Lyin Eyes’. The song takes you on an emotional roller coaster that goes through the pain of emptiness and confusion turning to anger as you become self aware and grow. A journey of reflection to resentment.“
As with “Heavy As Hell” and “Built To Destroy,” Hollywood veteran Walter Schulz is responsible for the creation of the video, treating N.Y.C. and fans to another expedition into the depths of the NRCity universe, which once again begins right in front of the stage in the fictional Heavy ‘n’ Hell Bar.
Markus Liedke, CEO and founder of Adrenalizing Media shares his view on the video from the co-producer’s perspective: “With this third music video, we are more or less accomplishing a trilogy, as we bring N.Y.C. not only back to our previous location in NRCity, the Heaven ´n´ Hell Bar and the ‘dimension on the other side’ with devastated landscape and city environment, but now we are adding some characters from the upcoming NRCity franchise to the video. Two of the main characters from the comic book, the show, and movie are making an appearance in the video. Riko Stahl and Jasmin ‘Jazz’ Zen getting into some memories of what happened during the events of the comic book. This marks the first time that we bring the two characters to the audience. Riko remembers the events that happened to him while he was with Jazz. This storyline aligned perfectly with the lyrics of the song, reflecting the feelings Tommy has based ‘Lyin Eyes’ on. Again we have Hollywood veteran Walter Schulz on board and this time we are using the Unreal Engine in a much broader way, adding unseen live action footage from NRCity (only screened at the Comic Con San Diego at our Adrenalizing Media Network booth) along with various technologies.”
About N.Y.C. and the New Album “Built To Destroy”
What would it sound like if AC/DC brawled with Judas Priest in an alley, while Motörhead revved a Harley over the whole thing? Meet N.Y.C. and their debut album “Built To Destroy” (release date: November 14). The record was produced by Tommy Bolan and is being released by ADRENALIZING MEDIA NETWORK (Executive Producer). It was recorded at Deep End Music Studios (mixed by Kenny Meriedeth) and mastered by Robert Vosgien (Los Angeles/USA). The album also features a guest performance by Grammy Award Winner and Hollywood composer Vince DiCola (Rocky IV, Transformers: The Movie). “Built To Destroy” is heavy, it’s loud, it’s fed up – and it’s definitely not here to make friends.
Founded by lead singer/guitarist Tommy Bolan, the six-string shredder behind Warlock’s platinum “Triumph & Agony”, born and raised in Queens, NY, the band also features metal legends Stet Howland (W.A.S.P., Metal Church) on drums and Steve Unger (Metal Church) on bass. Together, they channel the sound of New York City – noisy, restless, pissed-off, and ready to rise from the gutter.
The album is a full-on sonic tantrum and the pre-release festivities are coming in hot. The launch of Bolan’s signature guitar strings (via Optima Strings) is underway, alongside some – quite literally – epic and amazing videos with VFX veteran Walter Schulz (Emmy & Academy Award Winner and Hollywood VFX Director). Mr. Schulz and the team of ADRENALIZING MEDIA NETWORK have been working with Unreal Engine and all their latest technologies, spared no effort to get never done before use cases out of the outstanding capabilities of the latest gaming tech. “Walter is a master at his craft and a perfect fit,” states Bolan. “The visual world he has created captures the intensity of N.Y.C.”
Music experts should keep an eye out for some exciting promo content and give-aways with Schecter, Peavey, Morley, Optima Strings, Tascam, EHX, Gator, or Levy’s and look out for the upcoming release of the N.Y.C. signature Wine and Vodka.
“‘Built To Destroy’ is basically the return for anyone to end all of the bullshit that has been dumped on them in their life,” Bolan adds. “All of the madness, lies, and self sacrifice of body, mind, and soul at the hands of others shall now be turned around. As my song says: I am ‘Tired Of Smiling’. All of this has made me the half man, half machine you see before you. I have returned to set my demons free and tolerate no one’s limitations any longer.”
“Built To Destroy” isn’t just an album. It’s a sonic 10-ton nuke honing in on your stereo, so get ready and brace yourselves!
“Built To Destroy” Tracklist
- Heavy As Hell
- Twisted
- United
- Tired Of Smiling
- Lyin Eyes
- Lets Roll (40 Brave)
- Central Park
- Fight
- Full Tilt
- Highway To Nowhere
- Gasoline
- 244
- Built To Destroy
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