The Barbarians Of California Announce Sophomore Album ‘MEGATONS’, Drop New Single “THE GNARLYCORE CLASS”

The Barbarians Of California have officially announced their sophomore album ‘MEGATONS’, set for release on August 21, alongside the debut of a new single and accompanying music video.

The band has released “THE GNARLYCORE CLASS”, a new track directed by Justin Warren, offering the first full preview of the upcoming record. The announcement arrives as the group continues to build momentum following their debut release, further cementing their experimental approach to metallic hardcore.

Guitarist Eric Stenman (of Tinfed) reflected on the creative process behind the album, noting that the band avoided the typical pressures associated with a sophomore release.

He said:

“Everyone has heard of the sophomore slump. Making a second album can be a fraught process full of overthinking and self-doubt. Perhaps, the benefit of us starting this band, at this later point in our lives, relieves some of that pressure. This felt so easy, and is a seamless continuation of whatever we started with the first batch of song — just bigger and better.”

Speaking specifically about the new single, Stenman added:

“Sometimes when writing a new song, the goal is to land on a tempo that hasn’t been used anywhere else on the album. ‘Gnarlycore’ was just that. I think Aaron has been wishing for something in this vein for a while now. This was the second to last song that we came up with for ‘MEGATONS’, and it seemed to come together quickly and effortlessly.”

‘MEGATONS’ Track Listing:

01 – “BACK TO THE VALLEY”
02 – “THE GNARLYCORE CLASS”
03 – “VANILLA LATTE”
04 – “BOMB TO A KNIFE FIGHT”
05 – “REALLY REALLY RAD”
06 – “MEGATONS SEGUE”
07 – “EARTHQUAKE”
08 – “THIS IS SHREDICAL”
09 – “HIDE ALL YOUR RECORDS”
10 – “MODERN FASHION”
11 – “SHARK OUT OF WATER”
12 – “I AM THE SUBMARINE”

Pre-orders for ‘MEGATONS’ are now available.

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Upcoming Tour Dates:

• 08/19 Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater (feat. Guns N’ Roses)
• 09/06 Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma Festival
• 09/08 Nashville, TN – Exit In
• 09/09 St. Louis, MO – Blueberry Hill Duck Room
• 09/11 Omaha, NE – Waiting Room
• 09/12 Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena (feat. Guns N’ Roses)
• 09/14 Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry
• 09/15 Milwaukee, WI – Cactus Club
• 09/17 Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
• 09/18 Cleveland, OH – The Foundry
• 09/19 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival

The band will also be joining Guns N’ Roses on select dates throughout the run, as anticipation builds for what the group describes as a bigger and more refined continuation of their debut sound.

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