Complete List Of Rival Sons Songs From A to Z

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Formed in Long Beach, California in 2009, the band was founded by guitarist Scott Holiday, drummer Mike Miley, bassist Robin Everhart, and vocalist Jay Buchanan. Each member came from a different musical background, yet they shared a common goal: to create honest rock music rooted in emotion, groove, and raw power. What began as a local collaboration quickly evolved into a global phenomenon, as Rival Sons earned a reputation for their electrifying performances and a sound that balanced vintage spirit with modern energy.

Their first release came in 2009 with Before the Fire, a self-released album that introduced their blues-infused hard rock style. The record showcased the group’s chemistry and Buchanan’s commanding vocals, leading to a growing underground following. Soon after, the band signed with Earache Records, marking a pivotal turning point in their career. In 2011, they released Pressure & Time, which propelled them into the international spotlight. The title track and songs such as “Soul” and “Gypsy Heart” received heavy airplay and critical acclaim for their powerful blend of blues, soul, and hard rock. Pressure & Time became a breakthrough success, earning the band tours alongside legends like AC/DC, Judas Priest, and Deep Purple, the latter of whom became long-time champions of the group.

Building on that momentum, Rival Sons released Head Down in 2012, further solidifying their identity as a modern rock powerhouse. The album featured songs such as “Keep on Swinging” and “Wild Animal,” which highlighted the band’s evolving songwriting and their ability to channel raw emotion through intricate arrangements. Critics praised the record for its authenticity and depth, with Head Down earning the band their first major award nominations and placing them firmly on the radar of rock fans worldwide. Around this time, their reputation as one of the most electrifying live bands in modern rock began to take hold, as their performances were marked by Buchanan’s fiery stage presence and Holiday’s mesmerizing guitar work.

In 2014, Rival Sons continued their artistic growth with Great Western Valkyrie, an album that expanded their sound with more dynamic songwriting and sophisticated production. Featuring standout tracks such as “Open My Eyes” and “Electric Man,” the album reached the Top 20 on the UK Albums Chart and earned widespread acclaim. The band’s ability to blend vintage tones with contemporary vision attracted listeners across generations. This period also saw them develop a devoted European fan base, where their records charted consistently and their tours often sold out.

After several years of constant touring, the band signed with Atlantic Records in partnership with Low Country Sound, a label run by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb. This collaboration led to the release of Hollow Bones in 2016, which further refined their mix of grit and grace. But it was 2019’s Feral Roots that marked a creative peak. The album was nominated for two Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Album and Best Rock Performance for the single “Too Bad.” Feral Roots displayed Rival Sons’ maturity as songwriters, balancing thunderous rock tracks with moments of quiet introspection. The title track and “Do Your Worst” became modern anthems, earning both radio success and critical praise for their balance of emotion and power.

Following their Grammy success, Rival Sons entered a reflective and ambitious creative phase. In 2023, they released Darkfighter, an album that explored darker and more introspective themes while maintaining their signature fire. The record was followed later that year by Lightbringer, a companion piece that balanced the shadowy tone of Darkfighter with a more uplifting spirit. Together, the two albums represented a duality of struggle and redemption, reflecting both personal and societal turmoil. Songs like “Bird in the Hand” and “Sweet Life” demonstrated the band’s continuing ability to evolve while remaining true to their roots.

Complete List Of Rival Sons Songs From A to Z

All Directions – Feral Roots – 2019
All Over The Road – Pressure & Time – 2011
All Over The Road – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
All Over The Road (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
All That I Want – Hollow Bones – 2016
All The Way – Head Down – 2012
Angel – Before The Fire – 2009
Angel – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
Angel – Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 – 2009
Baby Boy – Hollow Bones – 2016
Baby Boy – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Back In The Woods – Feral Roots – 2019
Before The Fire – Lightbringer – 2023
Belle Starr (The Gem Inside Sparkles Yet) – Great Western Valkyrie – 2014
Bird in the Hand – Darkfighter – 2023
Black Coffee – Hollow Bones – 2016
Bright Light – Darkfighter – 2023
Burn Down Los Angeles – Pressure & Time – 2011
Company Man (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Darkfighter – Lightbringer – 2023
Darkside – Darkfighter – 2023
Destination On Course (Slipped From The Rail) – Great Western Valkyrie – 2014
Do Your Worst – Feral Roots – 2019
Electric Man – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Electric Man (Take You To The Sugar Shack) – Great Western Valkyrie – 2014
End Of Forever – Feral Roots – 2019
Face Of Light – Pressure & Time – 2011
Face Of Light – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Face Of Light (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Fade Out – Hollow Bones – 2016
Feral Roots – Feral Roots – 2019
Flames Of Lanka – Before The Fire – 2009
Flames Of Lanka – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
Get Mine – Pressure & Time – 2011
Get Mine – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Get Mine (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Get What (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Get What’s Coming – Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 – 2009
Get What’s Coming – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Get What’s Coming – Rival Sons EP – 2011
Get What’s Coming – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Good Luck (It’s Going To Hurt Right Now) – Great Western Valkyrie – 2014
Good Things (Boy With A Bomb In His Jacket) – Great Western Valkyrie – 2014
Guillotine – Darkfighter – 2023
Gypsy Heart – Pressure & Time – 2011
Gypsy Heart – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Gypsy Heart (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Hollow Bones Pt. 1 – Hollow Bones – 2016
Hollow Bones Pt. 1 – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Hollow Bones Pt. 2 – Hollow Bones – 2016
Horse’s Breath – Darkfighter – 2023
I Want More – Before The Fire – 2009
I Want More – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
I Want More – Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 – 2009
Imperial Joy – Feral Roots – 2019
Jordan – Head Down – 2012
Keep On Swinging – Head Down – 2012
Keep On Swinging – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Look Away – Feral Roots – 2019
Lucky Girl – Before The Fire – 2009
Lucky Girl – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
Manifest Destiny Pt. 1 – Head Down – 2012
Manifest Destiny Pt. 2 – Head Down – 2012
Memphis Sun – Before The Fire – 2009
Memphis Sun – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
Memphis Sun – Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 – 2009
Mercy – Lightbringer – 2023
Mirrors – Darkfighter – 2023
Mosaic – Lightbringer – 2023
Nanda-Nandana – Before The Fire – 2009
Nanda-Nandana – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
Nava – Head Down – 2012
Nobody Wants To Die – Darkfighter – 2023
On My Way – Before The Fire – 2009
On My Way – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
On My Way – Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 – 2009
Only One – Pressure & Time – 2011
Only One – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Only One (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Open My Eyes – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Open My Eyes (Folding Like A Jack Knife) – Great Western Valkyrie – 2014
Play The Fool (The Way That Girls Talk) – Great Western Valkyrie – 2014
Pleasant Return – Before The Fire – 2009
Pleasant Return – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
Pocket Full Of Stones – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
Pocketful Of Stones – Before The Fire – 2009
Pocketful Of Stones – Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 – 2009
Pressure And Time – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Pressure And Time – Pressure & Time – 2011
Pressure And Time – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Pressure And Time (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Pretty Face – Hollow Bones – 2016
Radio – Rival Sons EP – 2011
Radio (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Rapture – Darkfighter – 2023
Redemption – Lightbringer – 2023
Rich And The Poor (Her Teeth Bound By Braces) – Great Western Valkyrie – 2014
Rival Sons Radio Advert – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Run From Revelation – Head Down – 2012
Sacred Tongue – Rival Sons EP – 2011
Save Me – Pressure & Time – 2011
Save Me – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Save Me (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Secret – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Secret (Just Bring Me A Jar Full Of Shine) – Great Western Valkyrie – 2014
Shooting Stars – Feral Roots – 2019
Sleepwalker – Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 – 2009
Sleepwalker – Rival Sons EP – 2011
Soul – Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 – 2009
Soul – Rival Sons EP – 2011
Stood By Me – Feral Roots – 2019
Sugar On The Bone – Feral Roots – 2019
Sweet Life – Lightbringer – 2023
Tell Me Something – Before The Fire – 2009
Tell Me Something – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
Tell Me Something – Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 – 2009
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Intro) – Live At Download Paris – 2016
The Heist – Head Down – 2012
The Man Who Wasn’t There – Before The Fire – 2009
The Man Who Wasn’t There – Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island – 2022
This Life On The Road (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Three Fingers – Head Down – 2012
Thundering Voices – Hollow Bones – 2016
Tied Up – Hollow Bones – 2016
Tied Up – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Too Bad – Feral Roots – 2019
Torture – Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 – 2009
Torture – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Torture – Rival Sons EP – 2011
Torture – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Torture (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
True – Head Down – 2012
Until The Sun Comes – Head Down – 2012
Where I’ve Been – Live At Download Paris – 2016
Where I’ve Been (The Habit Wasn’t Cheap) – Great Western Valkyrie – 2014
White Noise – Pressure & Time – 2011
Wild Animal – Head Down – 2012
You Want To – Head Down – 2012
Young Love – Pressure & Time – 2011
Young Love – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011
Young Love (Instrumental) – Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships – 2011

Albums

Live @ the Roxy 6/12/09 (2009): 10 songs

Before The Fire (2009): 11 songs

Pressure & Time (2011): 10 songs

Rival Sons EP (2011): 6 songs

Sampler Of New Music For Advertising, Movie Syncs & Brand Relationships (2011): 24 songs

Head Down (2012): 13 songs

Great Western Valkyrie (2014): 10 songs

Hollow Bones (2016): 9 songs

Live At Download Paris (2016): 12 songs

Feral Roots (2019): 11 songs

Before The Fire: Live From Catalina Island (2022): 11 songs

Lightbringer (2023): 6 songs

Darkfighter (2023): 8 songs

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