Candlebox Returns with New Album, Tour

0:00It's March 23rd. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Music News Today, your AI-powered music briefing. Candlebox fans have more to look forward to. Frontman Kevin Martin just confirmed the band is crafting a new album after their 2023 release, The Long Goodbye. They already have eight songs ready and plans to wrap up two or three more soon, with singles dropping this year and the full record next year. Earlier this year, Martin made it clear there's no retirement from touring on the horizon. What started as a farewell track called The Long Goodbye has turned into something ongoing, complete with a fresh digital deluxe edition last July that added live bonus tracks and a new single. Martin opened up about his initial pull towards stepping away. During the pandemic, he focused on family time with his wife and son, even diving into baking bread and launching a bourbon project. He wanted to avoid half-hearted performances and exit at his peak, but opportunities changed everything. A tour slot with Bush and Jerry Cantrell reignited the spark, and with encouragement from his wife and bandmate Pete, the music life called him back. Strong.

1:08Now, Candlebox keeps the momentum rolling, proving rock careers can have unexpected encores.