TUBEFREEKS PUSH THROUGH WITH LATEST SINGLE “RISE”
Co-written and vocal cameo from Clint Lowery of Sevendust
May 5, 2026 (Frederick, MD) // Hard rock band TubeFreeks have just dropped their latest single, “Rise,” co-written by Clint Lowery of Sevendust. The song also features a vocal cameo by Lowery in the verses. “Rise” carries the momentum from the band’s previous single, “Flower,” also co-written by Lowery.
The track opens with a synth-driven sequence that feels like it would be right at home in a late-night heist or hacker film’s soundtrack, before settling into a high-impact, riff-based charge that grounds it firmly in the band’s identity.
Although “Rise” reaches back to artists defined by emotional intensity and polished aggression from the 2000s hard rock era, it also feels new again. The rhythm has a discernible gallop, giving the song a sense of forward motion that it sustains throughout, with a chorus that employs double-kick elements without going overboard. There’s a certain control at play, a tension that it sustains without ever seeking release.
Listen to “Rise” HERE
The guitar work brings a slight subversion of expectations, providing texture and character to the sound while keeping it firmly rooted in its core weight. There is an almost exotic feel to parts of the guitar playing that adds depth and color to the sound.
Paul van Valkenburgh gives one of his strongest performances vocally, hitting with a full-bodied quality that feels less about theatrics and more about control, carrying the track forward with a sound that feels both distinct and grounded.
“Rise” stays balanced in the elements that made this style resonate, tightening the execution and pushing it forward. It’s a track that is focused, direct, and built to move, with more still on the horizon.
About TubeFreeks:
Tubefreeks are a hard rock band rooted in groove, weight, and long-term chemistry. Fronted by singer and bassist Paul van Valkenburgh, the band favours structure and feel over flash, building songs around thick riffs, measured dynamics, and melodic restraint. Drawing from the lineage of Black Sabbath and Alice in Chains, with a modern edge reminiscent of Deftones, Tubefreeks write heavy rock that feels deliberate rather than maximalist. Guitarists Brian Murray and George Koch shape the band’s dense, groove-driven core, while Chris Badolato’s drumming anchors the songs with precision and momentum. Across both studio recordings and live shows, Tubefreeks focus on cohesion, longevity, and songs built to hold up over time.
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