Otherwise and Mascot Records / Mascot Label Group have presented the second song to be revealed from the band’s upcoming new studio album.
Singer Adrian Patrick shares: “I’d be lying if I said I’ve never sat at the end of my bed with a bottle of whiskey in one hand and a pistol in the other. The toll that life can take on you can be unbearable at times…but the beauty is in pushing through it, persevering so that others can draw strength from you. Your fate may already be written, so live your life like you’re gonna die tomorrow… live your life like a f**king Exit Wound.”
Lead guitarist Ryan Patrick reflects: “This life can be a complete mind f**k. I’ve dealt with depression and doubt for many years. ‘Exit Wound,’ to me, represents standing up, dusting the dirt off, and wearing my scars proudly. It is ok to not be ok. It is ok to talk about it. Just don’t give up, and turn the volume way up in the meantime.”
Stream the single HERE and watch the music video for “Exit Wound” below.
The Las Vegas quartet — Adrian Patrick [vocals], Ryan Patrick [guitar], Nick Bedrosian [bass], and Joe Conner [drums]—have weathered personal tragedy and trauma, withstood the tides of the industry, and still stand tall. If anything, the boys are stronger than ever with a one-two punch of airtight guitars, stadium-shaking grooves, and hypnotic hard-hitting hooks. Over the past decade, they’ve clawed their way through the rock ‘n’ roll ranks and emerged as an unbreakable force. Their catalog spans fan favorites such as “True Love Never Dies” [2012], “Peace At All Costs” [2014], and “Sleeping Lions” [2017].
Signature anthem “Soldiers” has amassed over 66 million Spotify streams and counting. Meanwhile, 2019’s “Defy” kickstarted another chapter. “Crossfire” eclipsed 5.1 million Spotify streams followed by “Lifted” with 3.7 million Spotify streams. On this trip, they’ve also ignited the stages of Welcome To Rockville, Rocklahoma, and Shiprocked! as well as supporting Stone Sour, Papa Roach, and more.
“Honestly, we have lived every single note and each f**king lyric we’ve written,” Adrian declares. “We don’t have costumes or a gimmick. We’re just dudes on stage singing about what we’ve gone through.”
Otherwise inspire change in the world at large. Ryan and Adrian lead the 501c3 Life By Music, which supplies music programs with instruments. The guys visit schools, initiated a partnership with Gibson Guitars, and even have created the Guitar Magic coloring book. “Hopefully, we’re creating an empowering environment where kids get the spark like I remember when music affected my soul,” Ryan goes on. “There’s nothing like seeing that. It’s cooler than anything we’ve done. It brings back the purity.”
On the previous single “Full Disclosure,” clean guitar snaps into a rip-roaring refrain uplifted by a bold declaration, “I ain’t like them other motherf**kers I’m a warrior. We’ve met people who are different from their stage persona,” observes Ryan.
“It’s genuine frustration with people who aren’t what they seem. This is who we are. To sum it up as a former business law major-slash-minor, ‘Full Disclosure’ is a legal term, and it means what you see is what you f**king get,” grins Adrian.
Otherwise Tour Dates:
August:
13 – Springfield, MO – Southbound
14 – Tulsa, OK – Vanguard
17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Liquid Joes
18 – Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater
19 – Cheyenne, WY – The Outlaw Saloon
20 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
22 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
23 – La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Queen Riverboat
24 – Antioch, IL – Blarneys Island
26 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
27 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway (with Godsmack)
29 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
30 – Atlantic City, NJ – Bourre
31 – Reading, PA – Reverb
September:
2 – Winchester, VA – Blue Fox Billiards
3 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
6 – Horseheads, NY – The L
7 – Lakewood, OH – Winchester Music Tavern
8 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works
9 – Marietta, OH – Adelphia Music Hall
11 – Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022
30 – Henderson, NV – The Dollar Loan Center (with Godsmack)
