Armored Saint's New Single 'Close to the Bone' Live Debut

0:00It's April 20th, you're listening to music news today, AI-powered coverage of the music industry. Heavy metal vets, Armored St. just dropped their new single, close to the bone live, for the first time at the Rainbow bar in Grills' 54th, anniversary bash in West Hollywood on April 19th. That track kicks off their 9th studio album, A Motion Factory Reset, hitting shelves May 22nd through metalblade records. The albums a fresh rebuild for the band, packing 11 tracks that mix their classic sound with new vibes, produced by bassist Joey Vera and mixed, by J. Rustin. It's their first full-length since way back, pulling from influences like the new wave of British heavy metal but twisted modern. Fans are buzzing from the fan-shot video of that debut, capturing the quintet's tight chemistry. John Bush on vocals, Jeff Duncan in Phil Sandeball on. Guitars, Gonzo Sandeball on drums, and Vera holding down bass. It's got killer riffs and lyrics about holding back emotions instead of clashing head-on.

1:03Band members call it a reset to clarity amid tech overload, like shedding old skin for a new chapter without repeating themselves. They recorded across multiple studios, with a video for the single already out, plus a European CD edition boasting a bonus track. Catch that live clip if you haven't. Armored Saints proving they're still forging heavy pass ahead.