The Defiants have announced their return with a new album, their third overall, 'Drive' on June 9, 2023 via Frontiers Music Srl.

Formed by Paul Laine, Bruno Ravel, and Rob Marcello, who are all current or former members of beloved rockers Danger Danger, The Defiants' latest opus is yet another impeccable slice of melodic hard rock.

The first single from the album, "Hey Life", is out today!

Watch a Lyric Video for "Hey Life"

Best known for being the D2 vocalist on four studio albums over the course of 12 years, Paul Laine came back to work with his former bandmates Bruno Ravel and Rob Marcello, who are the other two pillars of THE DEFIANTS, for the band’s self-titled debut in 2015.

The guys reunited at the suggestion of Frontiers' President & Head of A&R, Serafino Perugino, who really wanted these current and former Danger Danger members to offer fans of that band some new music. The resulting album was pleasing not only to the D2fans, but also to ALL the fans out there who are into the classic sound of the era from which D2 emerged.

THE DEFIANTS' debut album was greeted with a great acclaim as a glorious return to the “in your face” melodic hard rock that enraptured millions of fans back in the '80s and '90s and is currently enjoying a renaissance here in the 21st century. Within the first two weeks of its release, the album entered Billboard's Heatseekers Chart in the Top 50. Also that same year, the album claimed the #1 position on Classic Rock Magazine’s ranking of best AOR albums of the year.

Their follow up album, 'Zokusho' was released to critical acclaim in 2019 and needless to say, it had all the ingredients to continue to thrill THE DEFIANTS' fans. A BIG melodic rock album with huge choruses, hooks, and soaring guitars and vocals.

Now, after another four year wait between albums, THE DEFIANTS return with 'Drive', perhaps their greatest musical achievement...so far.

Pre-Order / Save 'Drive' HERE

THE DEFIANTS are:

Paul Laine: Vocals

Rob Marcello: Guitar

Bruno Ravel: Bass

Van Romaine: Drums

Written by Paul Laine and Bruno Ravel

Produced by: Bruno Ravel

2021 brought a year of milestones for rising singer-songwriter Chase Wright, including the release of his 10-song debut album Intertwined and kicking off his first-ever headlining tour with Tin Roof all resulting in an overwhelming response from fans discovering his music and streaming it to the tune of 75 million times. Now the Indiana-native adds another highlight to his growing resume earning a place on Spotify’s annual Hot Country Artists to Watch list for 2022.

“It’s unbelievable that I’m on the list of Hot Country Artists to Watch this year,” shares Wright. “I’ve listened to this playlist for years. This is an incredible honor to be included in such great company and I couldn’t be more thankful.”

Last year, Wright’s breakout hit “Why Should We” which was featured on “Hot Country” saw massive success on Spotify, garnering more than 17 million streams. With a sound that merges pop, rock and country elements, Wright’s songs were also highlighted on Spotify’s “New Music Friday,” “New Boots,” “Fresh Finds” and “New Music Nashville,” Apple Music’s “New Music Daily,” “New In Country,” “Country Risers” and “Fresh From Nashville,” Amazon Music’s “Breakthrough Country,” “Fresh Country” and more.

Wright wrapped 2021 with a seven-city headlining trek for Tin Roof’s “Nashville Hit the Roof” Series. The Tin Roof tour resumes this month with five additional dates beginning in Nashville, Tenn. on Jan. 25 ahead of stops in Columbia, S.C., Orlando, Fla. and more through the spring.

The artist Billboard notes “continues to impress with original material” released debut album Intertwined on Nov. 5 of last year. Produced by Jared Keim and Zach Abend, tracks like “Hangin’ On” and “What She Sees In Me” join fan-favorites on the album, including “Why Should We,” Wright’s debut single “My Kinda Morning” which MusicRow celebrated for its “melodies wrapped in spacious production, and rap-inspired cadences,” “Wish You’d Miss Me” that Country Now called “the quintessential heartbreak ballad” and “Drive” which led Sounds Like Nashville to implore listeners to “get in early with…this promising young artist.”

Post-breakup tracks like “Missing You,” “Why Can’t It Be Over” and “Lying With You” round out the album alongside title-track “Intertwined” featuring Canadian popstar Delaney Jane.

“Nashville Hits the Roof” Tour Dates
Tuesday, Jan. 25 Tin Roof Nashville, TN
Friday, March 4 Tin Roof Columbia, SC
Saturday, March 5 Tin Roof Raleigh, NC
Thursday, March 31 Tin Roof Orlando, FL
Friday, April 1 Tin Roof Delray Beach, FL

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About Chase Wright:
Chase Wright is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducing himself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing in relatable storytelling and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s way around a story without feeling beholden to it defines the Indiana native’s energetic songs, which rely on electric loops and pop-rock chords alongside more traditional sounds made from steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that belies the fact that 25-year-old Chase first picked up a guitar as a freshman track star at DePauw University. After graduating with a degree in economics, Chase packed his bags for Nashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signed with Morris Higham for management. Wright’s debut album Intertwined is available now.

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