REVENANT – BLACK DOGS AND SAD MEN – NEW SINGLE & VIDEO

‘BLACK DOGS AND SAD MEN’

THE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO

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Rising contemporary modern southern rockers Revenant are excited to release the hard and brutally honest introspective new single and video ‘Black Dogs and Sad Men’. The song is the title track of their highly anticipated new EP to be released October 10 on CD and all good digital platforms. The EP is also combined with their acclaimed previous release ‘Best Medicine’ in a strictly limited edition to 100 copies coloured vinyl run bearing the moniker ‘Black Dogs and Best Medicine’, available for pre-order now direct from the band HERE.

The band doesn’t hide from the catharsis and vulnerability on display in their writing and the accompanying striking video, “It’s deeply rooted in personal struggle and the very real emotions that a lot of people go through. We’ve drawn quite specifically from the mental struggle that some of us have gone through as men, all while being expected to get up and carry on with our day as if nothing is going wrong. This song doesn’t pretend to have a silver lining and it doesn’t look for one, it refers to those exact emotions. Feelings of relentless struggle with something weighing you down and chasing you every second of the day. It’s a story of struggle and a very honest window into the toughest days of our lives, adversity and climbing up from rock bottom.”

On the genesis of the 5 track EP they open up further, “We explore a full spectrum of emotions ranging from aggressive defiance, helpless despair, unity and compassion, decadent lust, and self reflective acceptance…we’re sure everyone will be able to relate and find something they connect with. It’s a collection of tunes that we’ve played live for a year or more now so we know people are going to love hearing how we’ve taken them from the stage and honed them into what they’ve become.” All of the tracks were self-produced by the band, recorded at Studio 91 in Berkshire with mastering handled by Dave Draper (The Wildhearts, Terrorvision, Dodgy).

Formed in 2023, the 4-piece from Newbury/Basingstoke UK consisting of Sam Lay (vocals, guitar) Matt Hudson (guitar), Robin Nutley (bass) and Carl Donoghue (drums) bring a huge rock sound with a southern spin and have had favourable comparisons to rock household names from Chris Cornell and Alter Bridge through to Black Stone Cherry. Their debut EP ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ was released to critical acclaim in 2024 with Powerplay Magazine enthusing “One of most refreshing and exciting sounds around.”

The band are making waves on the live circuit having wowed at shows and festivals alike including Firevolt and most recently Maid Of Stone receiving an emphatic ovation from the crowd with Jace Media proclaiming them “a band in full command of their sound and audience.” This is all reflected in their live album release ‘What A Time To Be Live’ followed by sophomore EP ‘Best Medicine’ which received praise high and wide; “Classy swirl of southern dirt, pensive twists and bright 70s flair” Classic Rock Tracks of The Week, “This will put them firmly on the map” Rock Radio UK, “An absolutely excellent EP from start to finish” Metalplanet Music and gained them global airplay including Total Rock and BBC Introducing.

Revenant are bringing their message to the masses that this isn’t just a bit of fun, “We have a strong energy of unity and aim to inspire people to reach out and show love to those that matter most to them and playing live is where it’s at for us, we just love vibing with everyone and hanging out after.” 2025 has seen them play to packed out crowds and closes out the year with a plethora of shows including supporting Black Eyed Sons, their London debut with The Dirty Denims at the world famous Cart and Horses and in early 2026 they tour the UK as special guests to legendary USA band Preacher Stone with tickets on sale now. In addition to the new EP, they also offer to all those who sign up to ‘The Revenant Ones’ via their website a free 7-track live acoustic EP download. Proudly and steadfastly flying their flag for all to see, “We write about what we know and always want to tell a story or take you on a journey. We carry that high where we tell you what we want, who we are and stand for… then deliver it with both barrels.”