ARMORED SAINT have released a new music video!
The band’s latest single, Hit A Moonshot, is taken from the upcoming new album Emotion Factory Reset, which is set for release on May 22nd via Metal Blade Records.
Speaking about the track, vocalist John Bush shares, “it’s like you knocked something out of the park. I use a lot of sports analogies because I love sports. Sports IS entertainment… Hit A Moonshot is inspired by the people who keep landing on their feet. Like, no matter what the fuck this person does… Some people just get lucky. This applies to anyone. And landing on your feet is commendable. So, I’m busting balls, but I’m also giving accolades. Sometimes people can do that all the way to their grave. Then there are other people who are so good or talented or creative, and they struggle forever. I don’t think life is balanced all the time, and I don’t think it’s fair.
It has a ferocious riff, cool tempo changes, scorching leads, huge chorus with lots of backing vocals. We love QUEEN and THE SWEET! It’s a cool breakdown with an epic ending. Once again, it sounds just like ARMORED SAINT.”
Bassist Joey Vera adds, “the intro riff is an echo of a memory from age 17 when I was in a garage band in Los Angeles. After I came up with this new version, the familiarity of it revealed itself once I stood back and listened. The riff is very different from the original one but there’s no doubt the feel and vibe has stuck with me ever since then. I added a half-time feel to the chorus to steer the arrangement away from predictability. It feels like classic SAINT to me.”
Guitarist Jeff Duncan concludes, “I think the song defines what ARMORED SAINT sounds like now. I used my Les Paul and an EVH amp for the rhythm guitars on everything. My solos were done with a couple different guitars; it’s simple, just good guitars plugged into a good amp and let it rip.”
Watch the official music video for Hit A Moonshot here:
Emotion Factory Reset is set for release on May 22nd via Metal Blade Records. Pre‑orders are available now and can be purchased here.
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