Scott “Wino” Weinrich Confirms Solo Album ‘Create Or Die’; Shares Lead Single

US doom and heavy metal icon Scott “Wino” Weinrich — the voice of The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, and Spirit Caravan — rises again with his fiercely anticipated fourth solo album Create Or Die this October 24th via Ripple Music, and unleashes the first single “New Terms.”

Wino comments:

“When a friend ended a letter to me with the phrase ‘Create Or Die’, I realized that simple slogan summed up my philosophy completely. Whether it’s making music or art, that’s what I do. It’s what I live for.”

Wino strips it down to the raw essence on his new solo album. What began as an intimate, unplugged journey soon demanded the fiery pulse of drums and electric guitars, resulting in a powerful blend of haunting introspection and unshakable conviction.

These songs are personal, passionate commentaries on life, delivered with Wino’s signature grit and soul. Featuring contributions from close friends and the unwavering support of Ripple Music, this album is a testament to the creed he’s lived by: create or die. He says:

“There are songs on this record that are old and new, as sometimes I carry song ideas around for years before I can call them finished. For others, when concept, music, and lyrics come together right then and there, that’s what I call the divine inspiration.”

About the first single, “New Terms,” Wino comments:

“In my head, I had always heard the Irish bodhrán drum — a traditional instrument I love — on this tune. I mentioned this to my engineer and friend Frank Marchand. It turns out that for years, Frank had been the sound engineer for the enormously successful traditional yet modern Irish folk band We Banjo Three. He suggested sending the track to them and having the brothers lay down the drum and a traditional Irish banjo. They were glad to do it, dug the song, and here it is. I want to thank Frank Marchand, Fergal Scahill, and Enda Scahill for making this song shine!”

Create Or Die was produced and engineered by Franck Marchand and Wino. Mastered by Alan Douches. It will be issued on vinyl, CD and digital formats on October 24th, with pre-orders available now via Ripple Music.

Scott “Wino” Weinrich ‘Create Or Die’ album artwork