Year : 2025
Style : Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 104 mb
Bio:
Formed in 2016, Ryder is a hard rock band hailing from Queens, New York. Signed in 2021 by UK recording label, Bad Monkey, the band uses their varied talents to throw down in a classic style for a modern crowd. Lead singer & guitarist, James Ryder, reminds us what determination, passion and the spirit of rock means. Erik Unkrich's memorable and resounding bass sounds resonates with audiences; Billy Smith fuses precision with rebellion on drums and guitarist Andrew Block rounds out the band by weaving musical threads that unite Ryder into a single force of pure rock.Ryder plays at their best to live audiences with their authentically heavy sound. Their first EP, For What It's Worth, is a live compilation of original songs. Ryder has played at some of the most iconic venues in the United States like LA's Whiskey A-Go-Go, NY's Gramercy Theater, NJ's Wellmont Theater, the 2018 & 2019 Rocklahoma Festival et al. and knows how to leave a lasting impression on these audiences. With mass appeal and music that leaves you wanting more, Ryder is set to bring back those nostalgic memories of rock concerts of the past with a mix of modern day rock vibes that take their live concerts to the next level.Ryder's first studio album, Killer Karma, came to life with producer, Anthony Esposito (Lynch Mob/Ace Frehley/Jake E Lee's Red Dragon Cartel) at Obscenic Arts Studio in Dillsburg, PA. Released in August 2020, it has already caught the attention of fans across the world with it's classic yet contemporary sound. Killer Karma fills in the gap of what's been so sorely missing in the hard rock scene lately. Ryder's style pays respect to bands prior like Thin Lizzy, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath while encorporating their own modern spin on hard rock that impresses audiences from the East to West Coast. This is the rock you've been missing finally come to life in a unique band of passionate and talented musicians. Stay tuned to this page for all of Ryder's adventures and upcoming shows.
Album:
Queens-based Ryder released their newest album, Menagerie on January 31st. The 10 track, hard-rock inspired LP is their third official and second studio release to date. Menagerie follows their 2023 live album Ryder (Live) and 2020’s Killer Karma.This is Ryder’s first album to feature the band’s new line-up with a fresh dynamic and renewed sense of creative energy. Ryder is James Ryder, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Max Knight on lead guitar and Nick Bavaro and Rod Viquez on drums and bass respectively.The band draws influence from legends past while defining and honing their own unique sound. Encapsulating a hard-rock high energy sound, the band finds a healthy balance incorporating heavy riffs, tasteful acoustic guitar, fiery guitar solos, and deep cutting lead vocals.The album’s title track “Menagerie” clocks in at just over eight minutes and is the perfect example of Ryder’s ability to navigate different rhythms, genres and musical ideas. The song fades into a beautiful slow-building bridge before transitioning into a memorable guitar-led harmony that brings us back home. There is a nostalgic feeling that surrounds Ryder’s sound, yet it is entirely of their own.When speaking on the new release, the band says “The record is a vivid tapestry of human experience, blending raw emotion with powerful instrumentation. Each track offers a unique lens into themes of struggle, triumph and identity, reflecting Ryder’s evolution as artists. From blistering hard rock anthems to haunting melodies, Menagerie showcases the band’s ability to tell stories that resonate deeply while delivering high-energy, unforgettable performances.”
Line-Up:
James Ryder - Vocal
Max Knight - Lead guitar
Rod Viquez - Bass guitar
Nick Bavaro - Drums
Tracklist:
01. One Eye Open 04:47
02. Queen Viper's Kiss 04:02
03. Southbound 03:12
04. With Love 03:48
05. Heart of Stone 03:37
06. Walk the Wire 03:58
07. From the Dark 05:23
08. Eulogy 04:54
09. Menagerie 08:22
10. If It Were 03:22
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