DFW-based metal band LOCKJAW are gearing up to announce their debut full-length studio album. Propelled by the strength of recent singles like “Breaking Point” and “Living In My Head”, the group has announced a new distribution partnership with All Independent Service Alliance (AISAUS). AISAUS has begun this relationship with LOCKJAW by re-releasing the band’s previous singles worldwide via The Orchard, a subsidiary of Sony Music.
The group looks to build off this momentum with continued touring, as well as releasing a new single in the coming weeks along with details on the upcoming LP.
Commenting on the band’s new partnership with AISAUS and re-releasing these songs through The Orchard, LOCKJAW guitarist Jeff Ogle says:
“After spending 2 years writing and recording these songs, we really feel like we’ve accomplished something special. I had no idea how ever changing the music business truly is, and now that we have gone through the creative process with such an incredible producer in Chris Collier (Korn, Prong), it would be a crime not to align ourselves with the same caliber of professionals to release these songs. We are thrilled to enter into this relationship with our friends at AISAUS and The Orchard as our new distribution partners. I can’t wait for everyone to hear these songs!”
Watch the Video for “Breaking Point” HERE
LOCKJAW – Upcoming Shows:
April 7 – Houston, TX @ Arcadia Live
April 8 – Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
April 21 – San Antonio, TX @ Bonds Rock Bar
April 22 – Abilene, TX @ Heff’s Burger Bar
August 25 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live
About LOCKJAW:
LOCKJAW is a metal/hard rock band based out of Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. While they continue to emerge on the radars of a whole new crop of fans, the group has a history of making music together that goes back more than two decades – tracing back to friendships that began in their high school days. Over time, the scene in which they cut their teeth and the music that came from those early beginnings might look different from the present, but LOCKJAW has never been interested in chasing trends. These talented musicians have the vision to make their own music and truly give it their all.
The quintet’s upcoming studio album is a perfect example of their defiant-yet-charismatic approach to songwriting and performance, going for an urgent, no-frills sound that favors the well-honed connection between these musicians, rather than hiding their work under excessive layers of studio trickery.
The band’s single, “Breaking Point”, serves as a unapologetic example of this philosophy. The mix is balanced and detail-oriented, making for a lively sonic approach. Listeners will instantly take notice of the roaring walls of guitar and the energetic rhythm section, but if you dive deeper, there is a lot more to uncover. The dynamic spectrum of the track is very balanced, with a tight yet deep low end that really growls, holding it all together while adding some aggressive edge to the sound.
These expressions of creative integrity are the backbone that LOCKJAW intend to build their rise on. In a landscape where others can so easily get caught in the latest tides, this DFW five-piece has keyed in on where their passions lie, and are more than ready to swim against the current.
LOCKJAW are:
Jeff Ogle – Guitar
Joe Ortiz – Vocals
Gabriel Ayala – Bass
Scott Letz – Drums
Justin Paul – Lead Guitar
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