Following the release of his BLOOD ON THE DRUMS (The Thorns) EP in June, Ashton Irwin has now officially released his full record BLOOD ON THE DRUMS featuring Side B: The Roses. In addition to the LP, Irwin revealed his single, “The Canyon.”
Of the deeply emotional track, the Australian artist says, “‘The Canyon’ is potentially the cornerstone of the record conceptually and for me as a human being. It taps into breaking the chain: the son of an addict or the son of a gambler or the son of an alcoholic, or whatever your experience in life may be.”
The 5 Seconds Of Summer drummer continues, “It explores the concept of ‘am I able to become my own man? Am I able to escape what my father was? Am I able to make my apple fall far from the tree?’ It addresses the times when the depression of the monotony of life can set in, and you’re fighting to retain your inner fire and motivation to live.”
Check out the single and full BLOOD ON THE DRUMS album below.
Of the record’s release, Irwin shared on Instagram, “Years of writing. Months of recording. Endless adjustments, brainstorms and planning, and it’s finally where it’s supposed to be: in your hands. BLOOD ON THE DRUMS is finally out (insane!!!) and I’m so happy to let you take it away.”
In celebration of the record—available here—Irwin is set to headline L.A.’s The Belasco Theater on July 18. Tickets are currently on sale here.
BLOOD ON THE DRUMS Tracklist:
SIDE A – THE THORNS
1. Straight To Your Heart
2. Breakup
3. BLOOD ON THE DRUMS
4. I See The Angels
5. Lose You
6. Rebel at Heart
7. Last Night of My Life
8. Indestructible
SIDE B – THE ROSES
1. The Canyon
2. California Holds Her Breath
3. Little Spark
4. Wicked Habit
5. Marry You
6. Glory Days
7. Wild Things
8. Endless Wave
