Straight out of the gritty heart of New Jersey, Rahway has built a fierce reputation as one of the region’s hardest-hitting rock bands. Their sound is a high-octane blend of old-school metal, modern hard rock, and raw, streetwise attitude.
The lineup features Nick Hade on vocals, David Cardenas on guitar, Chigger on bass, and Steve Cardenas on drums—each bringing power and precision to every performance. Together, they deliver heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and an unapologetic energy that’s 100% Jersey.
Rahway dropped a new single today. The band explains“’Drowning’ began as a simple riff and turned into this full-blown opus about being a fraud in the age of social media—fake photos, AI flexes, pretend lifestyles. Everyone looks like they’re everywhere, doing everything, when really they’re alone in a one-bedroom apartment, drowning in bills and craving relevance.”
Listen to “Drowning” Now:
Rahway – Drowning (Official Lyric Video)
Stream/Download here: https://linktr.ee/Rahway
Pavement Entertainment/Sony Distribution
Recorded at Sonic Stomp Studios in Staten Island, NY
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Mike Orlando at Sonic Stomp Studios
Rahway embarks on Scotty Austin’s North East Invasion Tour January 21st. The band shares
“This tour is all about connecting with our fans—old friends and new family alike. Expect unstoppable live energy, next-level performances, and a night full of music that sticks with you long after the last chord.”
About Rahway:
Rahway, also known as the Slumlords of New Jersey, is a national recording artist under Pavement Entertainment. They mix heart with the hardest blistering rock this side of Rocky Mountains. They’re ensured to get any crowd moving with their intense guitar driven live show. Rahway is a nonstop rock fest with an unlimited amount of energy guaranteed in every performance.
Fully capturing the spirit of today’s DIY musicians, this quartet, with their musical genius, do something truly revolutionary in the rock-n-roll scene. Their music holds fist pumping and grinning sexual innuendo, with choruses that ring in your ears from the first listen and hooks that boomerang through each song. Embodying the down-to-earth Jersey roots, but rolling the rock to a whole other edgy level. Rahway has been an enormous part of the East Coast music scene, playing shows with such rock greats like Buckcherry, Slash, Three Days Grace, Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, Puddle of Mudd, Skid Row, KIX, Ace Frehley and they even shared the stage with Missing Persons one time. They’ve done high profiled gigs like sold out show with Greta Van Fleet at the F.M. Kirby Center, as well as venues like Dingbatz, Stone Pony, Crocodile Rock Café, Starland Ballroom and also played the inaugural Food Truck and Rock Carnival in Clark, NJ in 2015 and the inaugural Rock ‘n Derby Festival in Schaghticoke, NY the following year, where they left the crowds in amazement.
Rahway‘s innovative and ever-evolving songwriting makes them one of the most eminent bands of our time. Influenced by legends such as Led Zeppelin, Guns n Roses, Skid Row, Godsmack and Motley Crue, their fusion of power is gaining them popularity very quickly. They are impressive and imminent!
Rahway announced a groundbreaking partnership with Pavement Entertainment, a renowned record label, in 2024. This collaboration marked an exciting new chapter in Rahway’s musical journey, backed by the support and expertise of Pavement Entertainment. Fans were treated to fresh and captivating music as Rahway and Pavement Entertainment worked together to reach new heights. Audiences stayed tuned for announcements and tour dates as Rahway and Pavement Entertainment redefined the boundaries of their musical success.
Hard rock powerhouse Rahway recently announced their new partnership with Distilled Entertainment, who secured exclusive booking representation for the 2026 Rahway tour schedule. This collaboration marks a major step forward as Rahway prepares to bring their electrifying live performances to stages across the country.
With new music and an unstoppable live show, Rahway is gearing up for a year of headlining performances, festival appearances, and special events that will solidify their place in the modern hard rock scene.
Follow Rahway:
https://www.facebook.com/RahwayBand
https://www.instagram.com/rahwayband/#
https://www.youtube.com/RahwayBand
For booking inquiries:
Patrick Donovan, Booking Agent
Patrick@DistilledEntertainment.com
www.distilledentertainment.com
For media inquiries, interviews, or more information:
Larry Jones, Manager
