Revenant has released “I’ll Be There,” an anthemic new single lifted from their highly acclaimed EP ‘Black Dogs and Sad Men.’ The Newbury/Basingstoke quartet, consisting of Sam Lay on vocals and guitar, Matt Hudson on guitar, Robin Nutley on bass, and Carl Donoghue on drums, describes the track as being about silver linings and the importance of looking after the people around you. According to the band, “Everyone has struggles but when we support each other, everything gets a little easier. Be sure to tell those that matter, you can be sure that whatever life throws at us I’ve got your back. It’s important to make sure the people you love know that you love them and you’re always ready to lend a hand.” The five-track EP garnered enthusiastic reviews, with Overtone giving it a 9/10 and stating they “cannot recommend this release enough,” Fabrications HQ calling the band “highly infectious,” and My Global Mind Magazine noting “They’ve got it all, big riffs, catchy hooks and melodies that make great songs.” All tracks were self-produced by the band, recorded at Studio 91 in Berkshire with mastering handled by Dave Draper, who has worked with The Wildhearts, Terrorvision, and Dodgy. The EP explores a full spectrum of emotions ranging from aggressive defiance and helpless despair to unity, compassion, decadent lust, and self-reflective acceptance.
Formed in 2023, Revenant has drawn favorable comparisons to Chris Cornell, Alter Bridge, and Black Stone Cherry while making waves on the live circuit with performances at Firevolt and Maid Of Stone, where Jace Media proclaimed them “a band in full command of their sound and audience.” Their debut EP ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ received critical acclaim in 2024, with Powerplay Magazine calling them “one of most refreshing and exciting sounds around,” while their sophomore EP ‘Best Medicine’ gained global airplay including Total Rock and BBC Introducing. Classic Rock named it a Track of The Week, praising its “classy swirl of southern dirt, pensive twists and bright 70s flair,” and Metalplanet Music called it “an absolutely excellent EP from start to finish.” January sees the band hit the road for their first UK tour as special guests to legendary USA band Preacher Stone. The EP is also available as a strictly limited edition coloured vinyl run of 100 copies combined with ‘Best Medicine’ under the title ‘Black Dogs and Best Medicine,’ with a few remaining copies available direct from the band.
UK Tour Dates As Special Guests To Preacher Stone:
January 28 – Faversham – The Old Brewery Store
January 29 – London – Cart and Horses
January 30 – Winchester – Railway Inn
January 31 – St Austell – St Austell Band Club
February 3 – Edinburgh – Bannermans
February 4 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks
February 5 – Newcastle – Trillians
February 6 – Nottingham – The Old Cold Store
February 7 – Birmingham – Asylum 2
February 8 – Bristol – The Louisiana