Story Of The Year have released their long-awaited sixth studio album Tear Me To Pieces, today via SharpTone Records. Carried by heartache, desperation, motivation, toxic relationships, pain, loss and anger, the album has everything that makes up a classic Story Of The Year release. Listen to it now below.
“I think this album will be a defining moment in our career,” says guitarist Ryan 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.”
Alongside the new album, the band also released a new music video for “Afterglow,” premiering on YouTube at 4pm ET here. An exclusive afterparty event will directly follow the premiere, available to premium viewers only.
“Afterglow is one of the most meaningful songs on the record for me. It’s basically a letter to my kids. It’s a song about how no matter how dark things might get, they will always be my light. They are the ‘perfect afterglow,’” says vocalist Dan Marsala. “The line “I can barely feel the pain when I’m staring at you” was one of the first lines written for the record. It kind of set the tone for how personal I wanted the lyrics to be on this record. I’m still one of the most meaningful and deepest lyrics I’ve ever written.”
Story Of The Year is throwing an album release pre-party today at 4Hands Brewery in St. Louis to celebrate the release of their newest album. Fans will have access to a pop-up shop, intimate hang-out sessions with the band, an exclusive “Tear Me To Pieces” inspired beer, and more from 7pm to 10pm. The pre-party is first-come first-serve and space is limited.
Tomorrow, Story Of The Year are also hosting a sold-out hometown release show for their upcoming 6th studio album Tear Me To Pieces, taking place on March 11 at The Pageant in St. Louis.
The band will also be hitting the road this summer to support Yellowcard and the 20th anniversary of Ocean Avenue. Story Of The Year is on select dates alongside Mayday Parade and This Wild Life, making stops in Baltimore, New York City, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Tampa, and more. Tickets can be found HERE.
Upcoming Tour Dates
March 11 – St Louis, MO – The Pageant (SOLD OUT)
March 19 – Jakarta, Indonesia – Hammersonic Festival 2023*
March 22 – Melbourne, Australia – Knotfest Sideshow
March 24 – Melbourne, Australia – Knotfest Australia (Melbourne) 2023*
March 25 – Paddington, Australia – Knotfest Australia (Sydney) 2023*
March 26 – Brisbane, Australia – Knotfest Australia (Brisbane) 2023*
March 27 – Brisbane, Australia – Knotfest Sideshow
March 28 – Leichhardt, Australia – Knotfest Sideshow
March 31 – Khet Chatuchak, Thailand – Rock Frenzy*
June 16 – Kansas City, KS – Phase Fest*
July 5 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion^
July 6 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage^ (SOLD OUT)
July 8 – New York, NY – The Rooftop @ Pier 17^ (SOLD OUT)
July 9 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall @ Fenway^
July 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage @ Mann^
July 12 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center^
July 13 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre^
July 15 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory^
July 16 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion @ Northerly Island^
July 18 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheater^
July 20 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheater^
July 21 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place^
July 22 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place^ (SOLD OUT)
July 23 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center^
July 25 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall^
*Festival Appearance
^With Yellowcard