Kris Barras Band unleash riff-heavy rock anthem 'Dead Horses'

Lifted from their upcoming fourth album

Kris Barras Band
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 3rd Sep 2021

Kris Barras Band have returned to the fore with a muscular rock anthem called ‘Dead Horses.’

The first taster of Kris Barras Band’s upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Dead Horses’ is propelled by voluminous riffs, pulsating beats, epic guitar solos and stadia-ready melodies delivered in Kris Barras’ trademark gravelly voice.

Co-written with Johnny Andrews (Three Days Grace, Halestorm, Buckcherry, Fozzy), eponymous frontman Kris Barras says of ‘Dead Horses’: "It's about the acceptance of a relationship that's just run its course.

“This was the first complete song that I had ever properly co-written, and it was an awesome experience working with a guy like Johnny, even if it was done over Zoom during lockdown!"

Commenting on the video, which was filmed in his home county of Devon and the vast expanse of the moors of Dartmoor, Kris adds: "We managed to get hold of a beautiful 69' Chevy Camaro.

“I actually jumped in on camera duties for a few scenes, including one hanging out of the back of a car flying through the moors to get some of the driving shots."

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Produced by Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, Bury Tomorrow, Monster Truck), Kris Barras Band’s new album will be released in 2022 via Mascot Records.

Kris Barras says of the follow-up to September 2019’s ‘Light It Up’: "I really believe that this is a big step up from anything we've done before.

“Everything just fell into place perfectly. From working with top producer Dan Weller to having the time to really work on the songs and fine-tune things. I think the result is a much more hard-hitting album, both musically and lyrically."

Kris Barras Band support Black Stone Cherry on their 16-date UK tour, before heading out on their own extensive headline trek in March 2022.

Kris Barras Band are Kris Barras (vocals/guitar), Josiah J Manning (guitar), Kelpie MacKenzie (bass) and Billy Hammett (drums).

Kris Barras Band’s UK tour dates:

SEPTEMBER 2021 (w/ Black Stone Cherry):

Bristol O2 Academy – Thu 9th

Birmingham O2 Academy – Fri 10th

Lincoln Engine Shed – Sat 11th

Nottingham Rock City – Mon 13th

Leeds O2 Academy – Tue 14th

Manchester O2 Apollo – Thu 16th

Glasgow Barrowland – Fri 17th

Edinburgh Usher Hall – Sat 18th

Newcastle O2 Academy – Mon 20th

Liverpool O2 Academy – Tue 21st

Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall – Thu 23rd

Cardiff St David’s Hall – Fri 24th

Exeter Great Hall – Sat 25th

Southampton O2 Guildhall – Mon 27th

Cambridge Corn Exchange – Tue 28th

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MARCH 2022 (Kris Barras Band headline tour):

Exeter Phoenix – Tue 8th

Exeter Phoenix – Wed 9th

Cardiff Tramshed – Fri 11th

Nottingham Rock City – Sat 12th

Wolverhampton KK's Steel Mill – Sun 13th

Bristol SWX – Mon 14th

Manchester Academy 2 – Wed 16th

Liverpool Hanger 34 – Thu 17th

Glasgow St Luke's – Fri 18th

Aberdeen Lemon Tree – Sat 19th

Newcastle Boiler Shop – Mon 21st

Sheffield Leadmill – Tue 22nd

Norwich Waterfront – Wed 23rd

Southampton The Brook – Fri 25th

London Electric Ballroom – Sat 26th

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