Australian alt-metal pioneers Sunk Loto have unleashed their first new song in 20 years, The Gallows Wait.
The Gallows Wait is a ferocious and razor-sharp outing that kickstarts an insatiable new chapter for Sunk Loto, also accompanying the addition of new member Rohan Stevenson.
A seasoned and prolific guitarist, renowned for his work under the moniker I Built The Sky as much as for his frenetic fretwork and astounding melodic arrangements, Ro Stevenson's addition to the Sunk Loto family accompanies the long-awaited resurgence of one of Australia's most influential home-grown bands.
Speaking on the release of The Gallows Wait, vocalist Jason Brown shares "Feels like a dream coming back with new music for our fans after a 20-year absence, this was only made possible by bringing Ro into the band as a collaborator and bringing new life into the band musically. I’m so excited for this new chapter for Sunk Loto. I feel like we can bring something to the heavy music scene that has been missing."
"I can’t wait to share our first song back and a new album to follow," Brown continues. "Really happy to be thanking our fans by playing Between Birth and Death in full after 20 years of unwavering loyalty. And as a special treat we will also be performing our new single The Gallows Wait. It was really great to work with Forrester Savell and Luke Palmer on it, they definitely played a massive part in taking the new songs to the next level. See you at a show soon."
Stevenson is equally excited by the release and his future as a full-time member of Sunk Loto.
"Joining Sunk Loto feels like one of those impossible scenarios that plays out in the movies,"adds Stevenson. "As a long time fan, I’ve been really excited for the recent resurgence of Sunk, but now having joined as a member I’m on a mission to help the boys reach their full potential and bring the best of what Sunk does to the fans who’ve been waiting so patiently. I promise, our first single back will bring the goods, Sunk at their…no OUR best and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. Get ready!!!"
Produced by Forrester Savell, The Gallows Wait wastes no time picking up where Sunk Loto last left off while also showcasing Sunk Loto's timeless appeal, leaping out with caustic vocals, menacing soundscapes and agile riffs before building into a soaring chorus and, ultimately, a sludgy outro that will feverishly leave you wanting more.
Accompanying fiery guitar solos and the seamless flitting between the torrid harsh and towering clean vocals of frontman Jason Brown, The Gallows Wait also arrives today armed with an added bonus for fans via an animated video for the track created by Jackson Samuel.
Watch the video for The Gallows Wait below.
With a brand new album confirmed to be currently in the works and even more new singles lying in wait in the not-too-distant future, the exhilarating new Sunk Loto chapter is only just getting started.
After a monumental rebirth in 2022, this year Sunk Loto are also celebrating the album that changed the game, with the quartet set to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their 2003 opus Between Birth and Death.
Sunk Loto will embark on a special Australian tour starting later this month, kicking off in Fremantle before visiting Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne along with special guests Ocean Sleeper, Red Bee and Amberdown, and then taking the stage at Froth & Fury Fest in Port Adelaide.
Sunk Loto
Between Birth & Death
20th Anniversary Tour
With Special Guests
Ocean Sleeper
Red Bee
Amberdown
Friday 20 October - Freo Social, Fremantle*
Saturday 4 November - The Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane^
Friday 10 November - The Metro Theatre, Sydney^
Friday 17 November - Max Watts, Melbourne^
Saturday 18 November - Froth & Fury Festival, Port Adelaide*^
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