Queens, New York Heavy Rockers Ryder will drop their new album Menagerie, January 31, 2025. Now the band has joined forces with Ghost Cult to share their newest single and lyric video for “Queen Viper’s Kiss!” Rocking hard and soulful, the track is a banger and the band will find new fans of followers from bands such as Monster Magnet, Clutch, Down, COC, and more! Jam out to “Queen Viper’s Kiss” now!
Catch the band at these upcoming shows:
Sat December 14, 2024 – Lucky 13 Saloon (Brooklyn, NY)
Wed January 15th, 2025 – Katie’s (Smithtown, NY)
Sat February 1st, 2025 – Lucky 13 Saloon (Brooklyn, NY)
Sat March 1st, 2025 – AMH (Amityville Music Hall) (Amityville, NY)
Bio:
Although rock n’ roll and punky attitudes seemed to have fallen alongside CBGB’s, there are still artists resurrecting the spirit and energy of those golden years. One such band is Ryder, a hard rock quartet hailing from Queens, NY, blending the best of classic rock with a modern edge. They are announcing their forthcoming album Menagerie, to be released January 31, 2025. They’ve already dropped the single “Southbound” which has achieved 22,550 all-time streams since its release on November 8, 2024. And now, the single “Queen Viper’s Kiss” due out December 13, 2024, will be teasing out more high-octane material from the new LP. Alongside the upcoming releases, Ryder will be hitting the stages on December 14, 2024 at Lucky 13 Saloon (Brooklyn, NY), January 15th, 2025 at Katie’s (Smithtown, NY), and February 1st, 2025 at Lucky 13 Saloon (Brooklyn, NY).
The band explains, “This track is a venomous tale of betrayal and survival, wrapped in a ferocious mix of searing vocals and relentless guitar riffs. ‘Queen Viper’s Kiss’ captures the essence of resilience and strength amidst chaos.” On Menagerie, Ryder reveals, “Menagerie represents a bold new chapter for Ryder. Following a lineup change in January 2024, this is the first album to feature the band’s fresh dynamic and renewed creative energy. 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.”
Fronted by powerhouse vocalist and rhythm guitarist James Ryder, the band draws inspiration from legendary rock acts while carving out their own distinct sound. On lead guitar, Max Knight delivers electrifying solos that pay homage to the greats but with a fresh, dynamic twist. The thundering backbone of Ryder comes from Rod Viquez on bass and Nick Bavaro on drums, whose tight, heavy grooves create the perfect foundation for the band’s explosive energy.
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