REACHNYC are thrilled to share the video for their new single "I Should Have Known" (Feat. P.O.D.).
Watch the video for "I Should Have Known" Below.
The new single is just a taste of what's to come from the band — there is more on deck, so stay tuned.
The friendship, love, and brotherhood run deep between ReachNYC and P.O.D. so there was no way this collaboration wouldn't be supremely special, as it's a song written for a fellow friend/brother.
ReachNYC singer's Rene Mata's pain of loss is palpable in his voice, while Sandoval's uplifting lyrics and rhythmic vocal cadence, which turn into screams in the bridge "You're never alone" will hit you in all of the feels.
The colorful guitar line of P.O.D.'s Marcos Curiel conveys hope in every note while AJ Chiarella's bombastic guitar chords cut like razors . It's all held down by ReachNYC's Dante Renzi and Tim Robbins' hammering rhythm section.
The track was produced by Bob Marlette ( Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Seether) and Chris Marlette.
ReachNYC was formed on Long Island in 1996. The band was active on the New York scene, frequently rocking infamous haunts like CBGB's alongside the heavy hitting Papa Roach and System of a Down, and festivals like Vans Warped Tour. Originally named Reach 454, they caught a break when Lava/Atlantic president Jason Flom signed them after a strong performance at a label showcase. The band entered the studio in 2002 with producer Jay Baumgardner (Papa Roach, Evanescence), and emerged in the summer of 2003 with their self-titled debut. The album showcased Reach 454's dynamic melodic shifts and riff-heavy guitar work. The band fell on hard times in 2004 and took an indefinite hiatus.
Throughout the years, Chester Bennington, one of the closest friends of Reach NYC vocalist Rene Mata, expressed to Rene how important it was for him to keep playing music. The last time Rene and Chester were together in NYC, they hosted a dinner hang with Jacoby, Tobin, and Tony from Papa Roach, Matt Sorum, Marcos of P.O.D., and Rob from Volbeat. While enjoying their dinner, Chester presented the idea of wanting to put together a tour for the following year with Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Korn, Deftones, System of a Down, Papa Roach and wanted Reach to open. Disastrously, Chester passed away that same July of 2017, and Rene fell into a dark depression.
In 2019, Reach NYC drummer Dante and Marcos Curiel encouraged Rene to put the band back together and open for P.O.D. in NYC. It was the band's first show since 2004, and it quickly rekindled their friendship and their love of music. Their love for creating music, as well as the importance of friends and family, renewed their dedication to keep the project going.
On October 9th 2020, ReachNYC returned to the airwaves with a new EP titled, Back From the Dead, their first release in 17 years, also featuring Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach. The EP was mixed by Jay Baumgardner and mastered by Howie Weinberg in Los Angeles. The newly titled ReachNYC is featuring Rene Mata on vocals, Dante Renzi on drums, Nick Cavagnaro (guitars, vocals) and more recently adding young guns AJ Chiarella on guitars and vocals as well as bassist Tim Robbins. The band quickly got back to the stage, and returned to the New York scene performing with longtime friends Quicksand at the Bowery, and made an appearance at Danny Wimmer's historic "Welcome to Rockville" festival in Daytona, FL in 2021. Most recently, ReachNYC signed a new international deal with Vydia and is currently gearing up for the release of their sophomore album, produced by Cass Dillon, mixed by Josh Wilbur and mastered by Howie Weinberg. The album will feature special appearances by Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Kiiara, Sonny & Marcos from P.O.D, Joey Santiago from The Pixies & Sendog of Cypress Hill and Powerflo.
