Queens, New York-based hard rock quartet, Ryder are set to release their debut EP, IV, on January 1st, 2017 and now’s your chance to hear the entire thing early!

Five years since their last eponymous release as The Bronx, these hardcore veterans stick to their guns but find that there’s a lot lost after a ten year career. As these LA punkers developed and grew into heavyweights of the scene, they pleasantly surprised everyone with the quaint tunes of their Mariachi side project, and as they return to the main dish they remain strong, but not spectacular.

After taking a self-imposed hiatus to pursue their passion for mariachi music, the hardcore punk band The Bronx is back with their first new release in more than five years. The eagerly-anticipated record, The Bronx (IV), is due in stores on February 5th and the group will be embarking on a tour of the UK shortly thereafter. Drummer Jorma Vik spoke with me recently about the band and the release; here is what he had to say.

Back in 2007 I listened to Maylene and the Sons of Disaster religiously as I fell in love with tracks such as “Darkest Of Kin”, “Dry The River” and my personal favourite, “Gusty Like The Wind”. It’s now 2011 and they just released, IV which, as you’ve guessed correctly, is their fourth full-length to date.

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