Robert Jon & The Wreck is back with possibly their most electrifying single yet, in ‘Rager’, now available on all digital platforms.
Renowned for their unique fusion of Southern rock, Americana, and blues, the band turns up the heat with this high-octane track. ‘Rager’ channels the raw energy of vintage hard rock, combining fiery guitar harmonies, gritty organ and synth lines, and a thundering bass groove that builds toward an explosive, somewhat Deep Purple inspired finale. This track takes Robert Jon & The Wreck’s signature sound to new heights, delivering a powerhouse rock anthem that pretty much lives up to its name.
“What started as a loose, improvised jam turned into an atomic bomb of sonic fury,” explained lead guitarist Henry James Schneekluth. “This track was inspired by the glory days of 70s hard rock and features heavy, gritty organ & synth as well as a funky and raucous drum groove and bass line. We present to you a new level of heaviness to get wrecked to – ‘Rager’!”
‘Rager’ is the last single in a string of releases from Robert Jon & The Wreck’s critically acclaimed album Red Moon Rising this year. Produced by Kevin Shirley, Red Moon Rising has been praised for its innovative take on Southern rock, with tracks like ‘Dragging Me Down’, ‘Down No More’ and the memorable ‘Ballad of A Broken Hearted Man’ connecting with audiences and critics. As the band continues to evolve musically, ‘Rager’ stands out as their most intense and rock-driven offering so far.
For more on Robert Jon & The Wreck at RAMZine click here. You can order Red Moon Rising here., stream ‘Rager’ here and check out the video here at RAMzine but here’s a warning – Youngsters offending by the smashing of guitars in the video should be forewarned; it’s all in the spirit of the song, and we’re sure it wasn’t an expensive one!
The song hits you with the hammer and tongs approach of some ancient European storm god on the warpath, Robert Jon & The Wreck giving it large with some meaty riffs, and several tips of the hat to old Ritchie Blackmore while ensuring they don’t forsake melody. Main man Robert Jon Burrison’s gruff voice contrasting nicely with the music while spewing out lines of angst, many of us will be joining in loud and proud with if this new British government continues its new-found glorification of tyranny.
