WATCH “RISE” AT METALSUCKS
Featuring Members of Warbringer, Soulfly, and Threat Signal
+ Multi-Platinum Certified Producer/Songwriter/Session Musician
for Bad Wolves and Paul Gilbert
Produced by: Combustion 96 / Philip Näslund
Written by: Combustion 96 / Philip Näslund / Jon Howard
Mixed and Mastered by Brendan Duffey at Brendan Duffey Audio
Visualizer: KJ Melgoza
Artwork: Brandon Stecz
Combustion 96 announces tour and premieres new track “Rise” today. The band teamed up with the 4-time Grammy award-winner, mixing/mastering engineer Brendan Duffey, known for his work with Bruce Dickinson, Kendrick Lamar, Kiko Loureiro and many others, to bring this hard rocking tune to life. Brendan Duffey says “Mixing and mastering Combustion 96 was a total blast, huge energy, and a clear creative vision led by producer Philip Näslund made the entire process inspiring and seamless. The song has killer riffage with grinding melodic vocals over it, which culminates in a really epic chorus.”
Combustion 96 were specially invited to be direct support for Bruce Dickinson’s U.S. Tour of his album The Mandrake Project. Guitarist Philip Naslund will be on guitar for Dickinson’s Band so Neal Tiemann (Carnifex/DevilDriver) will be covering for Combustion 96.
Combustion 96 vocalist Jon Howard adds “The motivation behind these lyrics really stemmed from some really horrible experiences I’ve had to go through. BUT instead of complaining about it, I made a point to learn and grow, and to not hold any regret or resentment. Holding onto shit like that only makes your life worse. This is about learning, growing and rising above instead of dwelling on the past and holding regret or anger… RISE UP!”
Guitarist for Bruce Dickinson and multi-platinum-certified producer and songwriter Philip Näslund says:
“I’m so proud of the guys for being invited to do this tour. They’ve worked so hard to reach this point, and I’m immensely excited for them to come out with us. I was actually on tour playing for Combustion 96 last year when Bruce contacted me to ask if I was available to join him for his 2024 tour. So this is a full-circle moment for both me and the guys. Neal Tiemann, whom I’ve known and admired as a player for over ten years, will do a crushing job filling my shoes.”
Tanya O’Callaghan, bassist for Bruce Dickinson, Whitesnake, Dee Snider, and others adds:
“Finding out Combustion 96 will be joining us on tour was such a pleasant surprise. I can’t wait to share the stage with them and seeing them perform every night. When I first heard the their music, I was really impressed by the sound and tones, in combination with the great songwriting. This will be a fun one!”
“Rise”
I’ll never say I’ve wasted time
I’ll never say you’ve wasted mine
The lessons I’ve taken from this living hell will not be meaningless
And again, I’ll take this to my grave
And I will rise, back from the dead
Break from the chains you’ve held
I will fight, never again will I give into you
And I will rise
I’ll never fall back to my knees
I’ll never beg for your pity
The scars have healed but all the pain remains
My memory of you keeps dying each day
And again, I’ll take this to my grave
And I will rise, back from the dead
Break from the chains you’ve held
I will fight, never again will I give into you
And I will, find a way out of my sorrow
Find a way out of your shadow
And fight, never again, will I give into you
And I will rise
And I will rise, back from the dead
Break from the chains you’ve held
I will fight, never again will I give into you
And I will, find a way out of my sorrow
Find a way out of your shadow
And fight, never again, will I give into you
And I will rise
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COMBUSTION 96 On Tour: n
AUGUST
Fri August 22nd – House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
Sat 23rd – House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV
Mon 25th – Marquee Theatre, Phoenix, AZ
Tue 26th – Revel, Albuquerque, NM
Thu 28th – House of Blues, Houston, TX
Fri 29th – House of Blues, Dallas, TX
SEPTEMBER
Mon 1st – Come And Take It Live, Austin, TX*
Tue 2nd – House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
Thu 4th – Revolution, Fort Lauderdale, FL
*Own headline show, not supporting Bruce Dickinson
About Combustion 96:
Combustion 96 is a hard-hitting force in modern hard rock and metal, blending crushing
riffs, melodic hooks, and aggressive energy into a sound that’s both cinematic and
visceral. Originally launched in 2015 as a one-man studio project, the music quickly drew
attention from across the metal community. Their debut EP First Wave (2016) featured a
star studded lineup of guest vocalists including Tommy Vext (Bad Wolves, Solo), Frankie
Palmeri (Emmure), and Corey Bennett (Bermuda), establishing a foundation of
underground success that continues to resonate with fans to this day.
After several years of building a cult following through studio releases, Combustion 96
began playing live in 2023, evolving into a full band featuring an all-star lineup: Jon
Howard (Threat Signal) on vocals, Chase Bryant (Warbringer, Soulfly) on bass, and
Philip Näslund (Bruce Dickinson) on guitar, Niklas Rubensson (Guitar/Songwriter),
Yoyo Bianchi (Drums) and fretless guitar virtuoso Ben Lechuga (Fretless Guitar).
Their explosive live performances throughout 2023 and 2024 introduced new material to
packed audiences and solidified their place as a rising force in the modern metal scene.
Looking ahead, Combustion 96 plans to continue touring, releasing new music, and
collaborating with top-tier talent. The band remains committed to pushing creative
boundaries and expanding the sonic and visual universe that defines their identity.
Combustion 96 is:
Jon Howard – Vocals (Threat Signal)
Ben Lechuga – Guitars (Solo)
Niklas Rubensson – Guitars (Founder of Combustion 96)
Philip Näslund – Guitars (Bruce Dickinson, Multi Platinum Producer; Bad Wolves, Paul
Gilbert)
Chase Bryant – Bass (Warbringer, Soulfly)
Yoyo Bianchi – Drums (Teravolt, Sleeping Dog)
Follow Combustion 96:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/combustion96
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Combustion96/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@combustion96
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/combustion-96/1169300059
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