The Mighty One, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
THE MIGHTY ONE are back with a bang! Nearing the end of a cultural megadrought that stretches painfully long particularly in the live sector, the Canadian powerhouse has finally entered the stage again. Introducing their massively heavy rock with a fistful of metal to a mixed metal and mariachi audience in a recent virtual live show hosted from Vancouver’s iconic The Rickshaw Theatre, the band took back home an insanely powerful live recording of My Garden, one of the true headbangers on their latest album Torch Of Rock And Roll. Lead guitarist Dave Padden (Ex Anihilator) himself has carefully mixed and mastered the recording to carry over the crisp yet musical sound signature of this culturally historic location. Enjoy this harbinger of all the awesomeness to come here and now!
The whole gig will be released as Live Mariachi Sessions later this year.
The Mighty One, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
THE MIGHTY ONE from Canada are well-known for always having a fan surprise up their sleeves – following the latest announcement of a streaming concert and two elaborate videos for their latest singles, the band now announces the release of Burden from their current album Torch Of Rock And Roll.
After putting out a classical lyric video (Coming On) and some epic Animé-inspired eye-candy (Torch Of Rock And Roll), the clip for the new single Burden showcases the band’s intense performance of a highly emotional song. Written over 20 years ago by frontman Tim Steinruck, guitarist Scott Enns and their close friend and drummer Jeff Worobec, the track only saw the light of day with the album release of Torch Of Rock and Roll earlier in 2020, after Worobec tragically passed away from cancer in 2016. So it only makes sense for Enns to make a cameo appearance throughout the clip as well.
In a haunting, yet beautiful way, Burden explores the pain of holding on to feelings and situations that keep us imprisoned, and the freedom that comes from releasing them to a power greater than ourselves. The spiritual, moving track has quickly become a fan-favorite off of Torch Of Rock And Roll. Find out why and check out the music video here:
Torch Of Rock And Roll is now out via CMM/SAOL and can be ordered HERE.
The Mighty One, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Canadian hard rock force THE MIGHTY ONE have released their critically acclaimed albumTorch Of Rock And Roll – and now that the torch is lit, the band around mastermind Tim Steinruck will of course continue to spread the light of the rock and roll fire.
The album’s title track tells the real life story of a boy who happened to fall in love with KISS, the dreams he had and the will to make them come true to a point of eventually signing a management/record deal with his idol Paul Stanley. It’s also a story about the moment when a fiery heart realizes that all the ill-fated things its owner has gone through have just been a matter of synchronicity rather than fate. A truly recognitial moment and the spark that lit his lifelong fire of purpose.
Torch Of Rock And Roll tells a very special, heartwarming and yet rocking story, a story that deserves an appropriate visualisation. That’s why the track is now released as a single – alongside a remarkable video. The anime-inspired animations in the elaborately produced clip are a rare and especially brightening sight within the hard rock genre. Check it out right here:
THE TORCH OF ROCK AND ROLL When I was just 13 When rock and roll was king That’s when I joined The Kiss Army Destroyer in my hand The cover dark and glam It a lit a flame inside of me I wanna feel the lights I wanna feel the flames Oh yeah, burning burning oh The Torch of Rock and Roll Hold it high, heal your soul I turned 24 Paul Stanley at my door Record deal and dreams come true But then the end did come And Grunge was number one
The flame went dim But stayed alive And now I see the light And now I feel the flames Oh yeah, burning burning oh
CHORUS: The Torch of Rock and Roll Hold it high, heal your soul Let the fire take control The Torch of Rock and Roll I’ll never stop until I die (Keep it burning) Don’t even ask the reasons why (Keep it burning) This fire deep inside It’s what keeps me alive I raise my torch up to the sky
The Mighty One, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Canadian hard rock force THE MIGHTY ONE have just released their brand new record The Torch Of Rock And Roll, an unparalleled, uncompromisingly heavy rock album about the victories and defeats, the gains and losses, the ups and downs in the life of a true rock’n’roller. Two prior albums have pathed the way for a result, which – while being a brutally straight and honest album – is The Mighty One’s most complex and refined output so far. Reflecting upon a life dedicated to heavy music, filled with awe-inspiring moments, with power trips and the heartfelt losses that such a commitment brings, it already hauls the load for a dramatic rock and metal opera. And since we all know that no such piece would get away without a relatable protagonist, Tim Steinruck reached out into his own past in order to put a youngster and his coming of age journey right where the protagonist of the album’s title track belongs: front and center. The fan and dreamer that built upon his dreams – and boy do dreams burn!
The title track of The Torch Of Rock And Roll tells the real life story of said boy who happened to fall in love with KISS, the dreams he had and the will to make them come true to a point of eventually signing a management/record deal with his idol Paul Stanley. It’s also a story about the moment when a fiery heart realizes that all the ill-fated things its owner has gone through have just been a matter of synchronicity rather than fate. A truly recognitial moment and the spark that lit his lifelong fire of purpose. Here are the lyrics to accompany the brand new single and teaser for the music video:
THE TORCH OF ROCK AND ROLL When I was just 13 When rock and roll was king That’s when I joined The Kiss Army Destroyer in my hand The cover dark and glam It a lit a flame inside of me I wanna feel the lights I wanna feel the flames Oh yeah, burning burning oh The Torch of Rock and Roll Hold it high, heal your soul I turned 24 Paul Stanley at my door Record deal and dreams come true But then the end did come And Grunge was number one
The flame went dim But stayed alive And now I see the light And now I feel the flames Oh yeah, burning burning oh
CHORUS: The Torch Of Rock And Roll Hold it high, hear your soul Let the fire take control The Torch Of Rock And Roll I’ll never stop until I die (Keep it burning) Don’t even ask the reasons why (Keep it burning) This fire deep inside It’s what keeps me alive I raise my torch up to the sky
It has been a continuously thrilling ride. First, gasoline was poured all over the dusty ground of hard rock’s legacy. Then a spark hit the explosive ground and created a sea of fire for you to dip in the almighty flambeau you’ve been handed: THE TORCH OF ROCK AND ROLL has once again been lit. Now go and enjoy the video and album!
1. Coming On 2. Torch Of Rock And Roll 3. So High 4. Disruptor 5. Burden 6. Master Of Reality 7. Darker Side Of Me 8. My Garden 9. Kickin’ Stones 10. When This Is Over
Canadian heavy rock and metal steamroller THE MIGHTY ONE are set to release their brand new record Torch Of Rock And Roll early this spring. Time to share the first song Coming On as a lyric video and single that happens to set the mark for the perfect album opener!
Being the latest song written for the new album and in light of the ongoing pandemic, Coming On kicks it all off with lighting a beacon of hope that is fueled by true gratitude, as mastermind Tim Steinruck states: “This song is inspired by the teachers I have had the opportunity to work with, who have committed to being in service to their fellow humans at all cost. I’m doffing my hat to all of them for their commitment and their ability to cut through the darkness in order to expose the light of truth and pass it to others.”
The song starts with a gloomy intro as a depiction of the universal obscurity that surrounds us until it gets stripped away piece by piece and replaced by knowledge and wisdom as we grow up and learn. A beefy, almost aggressive riff takes its punches at the intro like the exploding power and energy of youth. Sweeping vocal lines get injected into the instrumental staccato, taking it by the hand and shaping it into a true power beast of a rock song. It feels as if a strained valve had just been opened to let the pressure out in a controlled, relieving fashion:
Torch Of Rock And Roll, while being a brutally straight and honest album, is The Mighty One’s most complex and refined output so far. Reflecting upon a life dedicated to heavy music with all the highs and lows, the awe-inspiring moments, the power trips and the heartfelt losses that such a commitment brings, it already hauls the load for a dramatic rock and metal opera. But receiving most songs and the tone-setting final touches in the year 2020, that left us feeling like beaten animals in their cages, borderlining between depression and the will to just break out and follow our damn purposes once again and forever, really made the difference, as there clearly was no room left for clichés.
What started from a dark setting quickly begins to enthuse by the unveiling of the hope and purpose that – seen or unseen – are somewhere inside each and every one of us. The images that Tim Steinruck and his band are painting can best be outlined in his own words: “Sometimes we only find our purpose by looking at the wrongs and shortcomings of our own character, the darker sides, foul and rotten places in the garden, in order to refrain from them and start off again from a state where we feel lighter, kind of unchained and open for a better life, just in the mood to have a party without any cynical touches. The energetic, classic riffs and power-driven hooks are ultimately connected to better times and the jauntiness that we all started off with when we were young. Yet, just as our voice, they are shaped and tuned by the characters that we are today, as we have found our purpose that drives us and keeps us from mentally drowning. Handing over the torch of rock’n’roll feels great as it’s fueled by that fire of purpose.”
Aspirated, refined, thoughtful, energetic and as dynamic as the accumulation of decades of rock can be: This isn’t just a new The Mighty One record, it’s a new The Mighty One.
Torch Of Rock And Roll is out on March 26, 2021 via CMM/SAOL and can now be pre-ordered here: https://orcd.co/torch
The first Single Coming On is now available on all platforms and also comes as an Instant Grat Track for everyone pre-ordering the album.
Tracklist:
1. Coming On 2. Torch Of Rock And Roll 3. So High 4. Disruptor 5. Burden 6. Master Of Reality 7. Darker Side Of Me 8. My Garden 9. Kickin’ Stones 10. When This Is Over
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