Story Of The Year have released their new single, “War” today via SharpTone Records. Taken from their upcoming sixth studio album, Tear Me To Pieces, the track is carried by energetic verses and hard-hitting choruses, taking listeners on a journey through a cautionary tale of revenge. The accompanying music video is quintessential Story Of The Year, full of humor and personality, featuring the guys putting on the acting performance of a lifetime. Watch it now below.
“’War’ is about a person hellbent on getting revenge and ultimately finding no peace in the process,” shares guitarist Ryan Phillips “Lyrics like ‘this game will kill you in your sleep’ directly refers to the mental toll of trying to get revenge on another person: it winds up consuming you and ultimately destroys any your life and any chance of a present, balanced existence.”
Yesterday, the band also announced a hometown release show for Tear Me To Pieces, taking place on March 11 at The Pageant in St. Louis, MO. Tickets are on sale Friday, January 20 at 10am CT. For more details and tickets click HERE.
Tear Me To Pieces is set for a release on March 10, 2023 via SharpTone Records. The new album is distinctly, invitingly, loudly Story Of The Year. Heartache, desperation, motivation, toxic relationships, pain, loss, anger – all of the essential ingredients of the classic Story Of The Year sound propel Tear Me to Pieces in dazzling new ways. The new album features previously released singles “Real Life,” “Tear Me To Pieces,” and “Take The Ride.”
Fans can pre-save Tear Me To Pieces now HERE.
“I think this album will be a defining moment in our career,” says Phillips. “When our fans hear it, they’ll be like, ‘Oh, shit, these dudes are ready to go!’ This is the sound of a band putting everything into it. If a new band came out with this album, I’d be texting everyone in my band about it.”
Upcoming Tour Dates
March 11 – St Louis, MO – The Pageant
June 16 – Kansas City, KS – Phase Fest*
*Festival Appearance