Currently on tour in the UK, American hard rock veterans Spread Eagle have a new single out, a cover of UFO‘s middle-aged anger mismanagement rocker ‘Pushed To The Limit‘.
“I was proud to play in UFO for 16 years and one of my favourite songs to play live was ‘Pushed To The Limit‘,” said bass player Rob De Luca. “Years later, Ray West suggested we add it to Spread Eagle’s live set. That Michael Schenker guitar riff sounds so nasty, it was a perfect fit for The Brutal Divine!”
The Brutal Divine being the band’s fourth studio album, and out now via Frontiers Music Srl. Fronted by singer Ray West, the band delivers a powerful collection of songs that balance grit and melody, aggression and soul. Guitarist Gianmaria ‘Jommy’ Puledda injects the record with razor-sharp riffs and soaring harmonies, while Rob De Luca (bass, vocals) and Rik De Luca (drums) form a thunderous rhythmic backbone that drives every track with authority and groove.
Produced by Rob De Luca, The Brutal Divine captures the band at their most focused and dynamic, blending their classic hard rock roots with a darker, heavier edge. The album channels the intensity and authenticity that first put Spread Eagle on the map, while showcasing a band that continues to evolve without losing its identity.
The band described the new record as: “An emotionally and musically heavy body of songs showcasing a unique command of power, dynamics and melody. We have harnessed the energy of years of non-stop touring and turned it into a metal/punk thrill ride of an album.”
“Lyrically, The Brutal Divine challenges us to question our views and ask if we’re truly as free thinking as we may believe. Once that question is posed, the album progresses towards uplifting messages of hope and community,” they continued.
Tracks featured on the new album are: ‘Flat Earth Vultures‘, ‘Street Noise‘, ‘Gunflower‘, ‘Jail Rat‘, ‘Forbidden Local Honey‘, ‘Pushed To The Limit‘, ‘Ant Farm‘, ‘Scars In Our Eyes (City Kids)‘, ‘Inside A Shrunken Head‘, and ‘Makebeliever‘.
‘Forbidden Local Honey‘ was out as a focus track single this summer, but when asked to describe what the song was about, the band commented: “Actually, we’re not entirely sure what this song is about. There are references to the drug trade and to a certain singer who often flies between Brooklyn and Florida to ply his wares. Add in some sexual innuendos and it makes one hell of a sleazy rocker… Enjoy!”
Prior to that ‘Ant Farm‘ was released as a single, about which they said: “‘Ant Farm‘ describes the slow, dark descent into isolation. It can be mental or physical, via drugs, depression, pandemics, leaving the grid… Anything that causes us to dig deeper, and away from facing our demon. And nothing screams out louder than blistering guitars!”
Hard rock delivered with conviction, attitude, and fire, Spread Eagle‘s The Brutal Divine is available now.
