Heavy metallers RivetSkull unleash new single "The Hammer Falls"

06.08.2025

+ Lyric Video — Watch HERE
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Today, Seattle heavy metal powerhouse RIVETSKULL are excited to unleash their urgent new single “The Hammer Falls,” a politically charged anthem born from today’s turbulence. The new track arrives accompanied by a lyric video, available below.

Vocalist Chad McMurray comments on "The Hammer Falls": “The song is inspired by our current political situation and the shit that’s happening. You can either attempt to do something or accept it… ‘is it time to burn?’ We really like the passage ‘a fragile sphere out of control, lost the message somewhere, can’t tell demons and angels apart.'”

Chad continues, “The first time we played it live was at Masters of Rock in the Czech Republic. We hope the people will feel the intensity and sense of urgency.”

Watch the Lyric Video for "The Hammer Falls":

Link to video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wmd52ZNWzo

RIVETSKULL’s tour continues to fuse their own music with a celebration of Ronnie James Dio’s legendary catalog, see the full list of dates below.

RivetSkull Live:

Aug 8 – Tacoma, WA @Spanish Ballroom
Aug 9 – Portland, OR @Dantes
Aug 15 – Colorado Springs, CO @Sunshine Studios Live
Aug 16 – Frisco, CO @10 Mile Music Hall
Sep 12 – Belfast, UK @Mandella Hall
Sep 13 – Drogheda, IE @McHughs
Sep 19 – Dublin, IE @Opium
Oct 11 – San Antonio, TX @Fitzgerald’s
Nov 14 – Las Vegas, NV @The Space
Nov 15 – Tucson, AZ @The Rock
Nov 22 – Boise, ID @Heritage Social Club

About RivetSkull:

Formed in Seattle in 2009, RIVETSKULL first united by the shared connection to the music of Ronnie James Dio, they are now forging their own path while honoring their roots. Their debut album 'Trail of Souls: Samsara' (2023) and follow-up 'Absence of Time' established them as a formidable voice in heavy metal.
With Chad McMurray (vocals), Mark Plog (guitar), Michael Robson (drums), and Johnny Massey (bass), RIVETSKULL delivers a sound steeped in classic metal tradition, intense energy, and raw passion. Their electrifying performances merge original music with a celebration of Dio’s timeless brilliance, offering fans a true heavy metal experience.

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