Boston rockers Extreme—Gary Cherone (vocals), Nuno Bettencourt (guitar), Pat Badger (bass), and Kevin Figueiredo (drums)—have today (March 1) unveiled the video for “Rise,” which marksthe first single from their upcoming album SIX, out June 9 via earMUSIC. Watch the band’s undeniable firepower and chemistry in the video, directed by Nuno and filmed in Los Angeles. Check it out below. Stay tuned for news about the band’s 2023 tour plans.
“Musically, it’s aggressive,” says Gary about album opener “Rise.” “Lyrically, it’s a cautionary tale on the rise and fall of fame. You get seduced into it. Once you’re on top, they’ll rip you apart and tear you down. That’s the nature of the beast.”
“When Eddie Van Halen passed, it really hit me,” shares Nuno. “I’m not going to be the one who will take the throne, but I felt some responsibility to keep guitar playing alive. So, you hear a lot of fire on the record.”
Check out the video below which proves Extreme still puts the guitar and vocals first better than almost any hard rock band out there.
The track listing for SIX is:
1. Rise
2. #Rebel
3. Banshee
4. Other Side of the Rainbow
5. Small Town Beautiful
6. The Mask
7. Thicker Than Blood
8. Save Me
9. Hurricane
10. X Out
11. Beautiful Girls
12. Here’s to the Losers
