Boston based Heavy Rock/Stoner band GOZU unveil the official video for the track “Tom Cruise Control” taken from their upcoming album “Remedy” due out May 19, 2023 via Metal Blade Records. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
It only takes a few seconds exposure to the rolling riffs of opening track “Tom Cruise Control” to be reminded that this is GOZU’s world, we’re just living in it. Given that it has been five years since the Boston quartet dropped the monstrous Equilibrium, returning with “Remedy” is one hell of a way to make sure that everyone – whether previously familiar with them or otherwise – realizes that they are perhaps the most badass of American rock bands, for they have taken everything to the next level.
“There is a certain maturity mixed with a childlike enthusiasm to play music, and we all are better players now than on Equilibrium,” says vocalist/guitarist Marc Gaffney. “We have all really tried to look at what we enjoy but more what we do not enjoy. Playing music is a gift and when it becomes A Nightmare on Elm St Part 37.3, you are done.” The result is nine tracks of their signature combination of Fuzzy 70s inspired riffs, rich, catchy, Grunge-esque vocal melodies and a touch of old school trippy Psychedelia written and played with the utmost passion and enthusiasm, eclipsing everything else in their catalogue. “The band wanted a very heavy groove-oriented album with singalong choruses. We also wanted sonically to hit you in the chest, like a three-combination, left-right-left, like Micky Ward. Harmonies and melodies were something we really looked at and wanted to shine, and thick guitar tones, driving bass and drums were under the microscope.”
Pre-Order the album on Bandcamp: https://gozu.bandcamp.com/album/remedy
Tracklist:
1. Tom Cruise Control
2. CLDZ
3. Rambo 2
4. Joe Don Baker
5. Pillow Talk
6. The Magnificent Muraco
7. Ben Gazzara Loves No One
8. Ash
9. The Handler
Lineup:
Marc Gaffney / Vocals and Guitar
Joseph Grotto / Bass
Doug Sherman / Lead Guitar
Seth Botos / Drums
GOZU will also hit the road this May. “On May 19, Gozu hit the road with some serious BGVs. Get ready to stop, drop, and open up shop! See you all at a club near you. Woooo.”
GOZU on tour:
5/19 — Brooklyn, NY — Saint Vitus
5/20 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie
5/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Green Beacon Gallery
5/23 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle *
5/24 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups *
5/25 — Newport, KY — Southgate House/Revival Room *
5/26 — Chicago, IL — Reggies / Music Joint *
5/27 — Lincoln, NE — Cosmic Eye Brewery
5/28 — Denver, CO —The Crypt
5/30 — Houston, TX — Black Magic Social Club
5/31 — Austin, TX — The Lost Well
6/1 — Arlington, TX — Division
6/2 — New Orleans, LA — Gasa Gasa
6/3 — Nashville, TN — Springwater *
6/4 — Atlanta, GA — Boggs Social & Supply *
6/5 — West Columbia, SC — New Brookland Tavern *
6/7 — Raleigh, NC — The Pour House *
*With Ancient Days