Baroness’ John Baizley Explains the Band’s Approach to Stone

June 26th, 2023 at 2:13pm
Hesher Keenan

We’ve had less than a week to sit and digest Baroness‘ latest single “Last Word,” off their highly anticipated album Stone, due out this September. As any long-time follower of the band will know, this is their first non-color titled album and interestingly enough, their first album where the lineup didn’t undergo a change from the previous one.

There’s a lot to take in from the single, from its sonic direction, to what it potentially means for the new record as a whole. Sure, it’s got great riffs and a thumping low-end, but “Last Word” is just the beginning. And with this new beginning, frontman John Baizley took to the band’s Instagram page to offer a look into the thought process behind Stone.

“An important through line in Baroness is we don’t like to repeat ourselves. It’s all about the willingness to take risks. When I was younger, the whole point of music was to be different, not to do the same thing, and not to listen to parents or play by the rules. That’s kind of goofy, but in practice, it works. It’s really sort of terrifying to be at the sixth record in your career and think that you’ll have to keep up with your history rather than continually invent. So, we doubled down on continuously inventing to see where it takes us. I think this record is a good reflection of that. Stone is a lot more alive, more direct.”

It’s always cool to be able to get a glimpse into how an artist perceives their latest work. And if Baizley is one thing, it’s an artist.

Stone will release on September 15 via Abraxan Hymns. The band has also announced their “Sweet Oblivion” tour. You can check out the dates below.

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Sweet Oblivion Tour

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