Story of The Year Return with New Single, Title Track & Music Video from Forthcoming Album Tear Me to Pieces (SharpTone Records)
After a summer of high-energy shows, Story of The Year have announced their upcoming sixth studio album, Tear Me to Pieces, out in March of next year, via SharpTone Records. The new album is distinctly, invitingly, and 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. "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, sh*t, 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." To celebrate the announcement, Story of The Year have shared lead single and title track, "Tear Me to Pieces." The track sets the tone for the entire album—hard-hitting, catchy, and unforgettable. The new single is, also, paired with a music video, directed by Jordan Phoenix, which you can now watch below. It showcases the band performing amidst people skateboarding and moshing in a church!
On the new track, Phillips explains, "perhaps, more than any song on the record, "Tear Me to Pieces" checks all of the boxes in regards to what best defines Story of The Year—anthemic Pop choruses balanced with guttural screams, high-energy Punk Rock-inspired drums, dark-ish lyrics, and aggressive guitar riffs. This one song runs the gamut." "This song fully represents the lyrical and musical vibe of the entire album," continues vocalist Dan Marsala. "That's why we chose it to be the opening track and album title, as well. "Tear Me to Pieces" puts you in the right mindset to hear arguably the best record Story of The Year has recorded in a long time. The announcement follows the recent release of "Real Life," the band's first single with SharpTone Records. The track highlights everything that fans have grown to love about Story of The Year over their impressive career—addictive instrumentals, powerful vocals, and a story that listeners can relate to. "'Real Life" is a return to form for Story of The Year," says Marsala. "It evokes the same emotion and energy of Page Avenue, but with a brand new and exciting feel. It's a song about the constant struggle of making a relationship work."
"The ups-and-downs of being in love. Not every day is full of sunshine, but if you fight through the pain together, you can make it out alive with a smile on your face," Marsala continued. Story of The Year's debut album, Page Avenue, was one of the first of its kind to sell a million copies. "Until The Day I Die" endures as both an anthem and mission statement. Tours with Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Deftones, and The Used cemented Story of The Year's reputation as a stunning and engaging live act. The connection between the band and audience transformed Story of The Year from teenagers working in a St. Louis pizza chain franchise into Hard Rock headliners. Fans grew up together with Dan Marsala, Ryan Phillips, Josh Wills & Adam Russell from Page Avenue (2003,) In The Wake of Determination (2005,) The Black Swan (2008,) The Constant (2010) to Wolves (2017.) They specialize in intense, passionate, confessional compositions that inspire and empower. Songs like "The Antidote," "Real Life," "Miracle," "The Ghost of You & I," "Anthem of Our Dying Day," and "Take Me Back" can resonate with anyone. Story of The Year will be appearing at When We Were Young Festival 2022 later this month with additional shows scheduled throughout the rest of this year and, hopefully, next. "Tear Me to Pieces" is available to stream now on your preferred streaming platform. Story of The Year's Tear Me to Pieces drops March 10, 2023 on SharpTone Records.
