MASON HILL release their huge new single ‘Remember‘, the first music to feature new vocalist and frontman Tom Ward, and the first opportunity for fans to hear the path the band are now taking, one that sees a darker turn both lyrically and sonically, loaded with emotion and powered forward by an intense, brooding and contemporary edge.
‘Remember‘ sees Mason Hill return in spectacular style, adding more dynamics and depth than ever before, assisted in no small measure by the production of Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, Bury Tomorrow, Those Damn Crows).
James Bird (guitar) says: “The new tune ‘Remember’ is dark, it’s heavy and it embodies the direction we’re headed. We can’t wait to blow the roof off our sold-out London and Glasgow shows with this new track. They are both going to be nights to Remember!”
Matt Ward (bass) says: “We have loved exploring the heavier side of Mason Hill with Dan Weller on production duties. These recordings are sounding absolutely massive and are so much fun to play. We can’t wait to get back on stage with these , and I’m absolutely buzzing to reveal all the things we have planned.”
‘Remember‘ is just the first step on the road to a new album from Mason Hill, half of which has already been recorded, and the remainder of which will be captured during further sessions with Weller in November. Expect an early 2026 release for the as-yet-untitled full length. With two ‘comeback’ shows in London and Glasgow selling out in 24 hours, it’s clear that the band’s fanbase is still very much with them.
Four years after ‘Against the Wall’ made such an impact, Mason Hill is re-entering the fray with renewed intent, showcasing a freshly updated sound and presentation. New guy Tom Ward states; “Joining Mason Hill has been transformational for me – 12 months of hard graft, anticipation and gearing up to tear up the stage. Together we’ve been creating an album which is raw, powerful and pure Mason Hill.”
This line up feels like a huge step forward for the Glasgow-based band, and with good reason. While the core of Mason Hill is the same as the band that made ‘Against The Wall’ – James plus guitarist Marc Montgomery, bassist Matt Ward and drummer Craig McFetridge – their new music marks the introduction of new singer Ward, whose versatile voice brings different dimensions to Mason Hill’s signature sound as he switches from emotive whisper to arena-rattling power in a heartbeat.
“We’re still Mason Hill, but in some ways, it feels like we’re a brand-new band,” says James of their new configuration. “With Tom in the line-up, we’ve got a new energy.”
“Coming into this band at this point has been a dream,” adds Tom. “We hit it off from the start, and we discovered we’ve brought new things out in each other as writers. The new songs we’ve written so far are just amazing.”
Mason Hill have been no strangers to adversity over their 10-year existence. They’ve endured false starts, botched record deals and a six-year gap between 2015’s eponymous debut EP and the release of ‘Against The Wall’. Even the latter landed during the height of the Covid pandemic, meaning the band weren’t initially able to tour in support of it. The departure of former singer Scott Taylor at the end of 2023 was just the latest obstacle they had to overcome.
Mason Hill kick off their new era at the following shows this November; both of which are now sold out:
27th November – London, Camden Assembly
29th November – Glasgow, The Cathouse