LA Heavy Rock Outfit GALE FORCES Returns With New Single and Video “Diviner” on August 5

Los Angeles-based heavy rock outfit GALE FORCES returns Wednesday, August 5 with its powerful new single, “Diviner,” accompanied by an official music video directed by Arturo Baston.

Dark, searching, and intensely physical, “Diviner” pays homage to the energy of self-reckoning and reflection while acknowledging that profound personal change often requires wisdom and guidance from outside ourselves. Its lyrics express an opening of the heart and a return to one’s true, childlike self, while the music wails and groans as GALE FORCES continues to explore the heavier reaches of its sound.

“This song was inspired by my partner asking me to open my heart and become more vulnerable in our relationship, which was a scary but liberating experience that has allowed for a fuller expression of feelings and fears,” explains frontman Jade Devitt. “One can observe from personal experience the need for this on a wider human scale. The world needs more heart right now.”

“Diviner” is the band’s first release to feature new drummer Dylan Howard, who replaces former drummer Isaac Carpenter (Guns N’ Roses). Howard makes an immediate impact, bringing a forceful and dynamic presence to a track driven by pummeling percussion, distorted guitars, and an atmosphere that shifts between confrontation and catharsis.

The accompanying video, directed by Arturo Baston, blends otherworldly animation and symbolism with the band’s live performance, captured by Los Angeles videographer Manny Valenzuela. The visual stars Sara Veilleux as the dancer-diviner at the center of the song’s journey toward openness and transformation.

Fronted by singer and songwriter Jade Devitt, GALE FORCES has developed a sound rooted in the raw power of ’90s alternative rock while drawing from post-punk, shoegaze, hardcore, and heavy psychedelic music. “Diviner” pushes those influences into an even more visceral space, balancing punishing weight with a hopeful belief in renewal.

What others have said:

“Gale Forces continues to mine the spirit of ’90s Seattle underground while seeking out a modern edge which never lets go of heavy elements.” — Wildfire Music + News

“Gale Forces will connect with those who favor heavy alternative rock that lives on the edges of hardcore punk. Bursting with pummeling percussion, stinging riffs, distortion-soaked breakdowns and thick bass, the songs give Devitt’s vocals a cry-into-the-void quality, with his lyrics aspiring to a certain grandiosity as they range from doomy to hopeful.” — Buzzbands.LA

“Delivers post-punky angular rhythms, lush shoegaze textures, muscular stoner rock riffs, anthemic choruses, and the type of guttural power seen in punk cryptids like Iggy Pop.” — RockNLoad

“Diviner” arrives Wednesday, August 5 on all digital platforms.

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Gale Forces is:

Jade Devitt- vocals, rhythm guitar
Gabe Van Benschoten - lead guitar
Peter Forslund- bass
Dylan Howard - drums

Atlanta’s Grunge/Alt Rockers Dropsonic Returns with New Single “Honeytrap” Feat. William DuVall (Alice In Chains)

After a fifteen-year hiatus, Dropsonic is back with a vengeance. The Atlanta-based rock trio has released their new single, “Honeytrap,” featuring William DuVall (current frontman for Alice In Chains), offering a powerful preview of their upcoming self-titled album, out May 16th via Spartan Records.

In a time when home recordings and digital production dominate, Dropsonic is delivering something raw, massive, and unleashed. The band’s signature mega riffs, scorching guitar solos, and three-piece tightness remain intact, but their new work also brings a heightened sense of fidelity and depth.

“Dan had been sending the songs as works in progress for me to weigh in,” says DuVall. “Then he invited me to the studio. I heard the background vocal part for ‘Honeytrap’ immediately. We laid it down in just a few minutes. But the real joy was spending the day watching Dan work and getting a behind-the-mic view of a Dropsonic album being made. They’re simply one of the best rock bands to come out of America in the last thirty years.”

Having built a reputation for their relentless touring and six-album discography, Dropsonic initially disbanded in 2011, with frontman Dan Dixon (vocals/guitar) focusing on other projects, including PLS PLS and producing for numerous artists. However, the momentum reignited when Dixon remixed and re-released past Dropsonic albums during the pandemic, leading to a reunion, the addition of new drummer Chandler Rentz, and the creation of a new record.

“William is a longtime friend who understands what Dropsonic is about and someone whose opinion I fully respect,” says Dixon. “When I wanted someone outside the band to keep me honest or let me know if I was veering off the path, Will was my first and only call. He was the perfect sounding board and advisor throughout the process and came in at the end to add a few crowning touches as well, most notably his backup vocal on ‘Honeytrap’.”

Lyrically, the new record explores desperation, love, addiction, narcissism, and money, with a balance of hi-fi production and raw, spontaneous moments. The collaboration with DuVall—who co-produced the album—helped shape a project that both honors Dropsonic’s past and marks an ambitious new beginning.

With their seventh studio album on the horizon and their signature explosive energy stronger than ever, this new era of Dropsonic promises to be just the beginning.

Pre-order the album here: https://spr.tn/dropsonic
Pre-save “Honeytrap” here: https://orcd.co/dropsonic

Dropsonic new album is available to pre-order now via Spartan Records and will be released on Friday May 16th 2025.

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