North Carolina Heavy Rock band HolyRoller announce new album “Rat King,” and premiere official video for the single “Crunch Riff Supreme.” The new album “Rat King” will be released on June 06, 2025 via Ripple Music.
Watch the premiere for the single “Crunch Riff Supreme” at The Obelisk
HolyRoller on “Rat King“:
“Rat King is our heaviest most straightforward album to-date. Our goal was to create catchy Stoner rock with brutal doom laden riffs throughout. We wanted simple songs with undeniable groove at every turn. Vocals you can sing along to & rhythm that keeps you head banging.
Lyrically the themes revolve around navigating mental health. Vocalist Adam Cody’s sings about Suicidal Thoughts, finding peace in being Atheist, our love of cannabis, substance abuse, political ideology, aging in the music industry & more.
A Rat King refers to when a group of Rats has lived in such close proximity that their tails and fur fuse together over time forming a mass that has to work together as one. In a dark twisted way this is our message. Work together to accomplish what needs to be done. Lift up your fellow Rats and be a king in your community however small it may be. Don’t underestimate the little guy. Take a bite out of crime. And most importantly… Smoke em if ya got em.“
Side A
01. Crunch Riff Supreme
02. Titan
03. Forbidden Things
04. Rat King
Side B
05. Buried Alone
06. Heave Ho
07. Radiating Sacred Light
08. Drift Into The Sun
All music by HolyRoller except “Forbidden Things” music by HolyRoller and Jim Mayberry
Recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by Jamie King at Jamie King Audio, Winston-Salem, NC
Front Cover by David Paul Seymour
Photos by Dania Ramos
Liner notes by Scott Spiers
Lineup:
Adam Cody / Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
Jay Ovittore / Drums & Gang Vocals
Jim Mayberry / Lead Guitar & Backing Vocals
Jason Kincaid / Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals
