KALAMITY KILLS’ powerful new single, "Starry Skies (988)" featuring Aaron Gillespie from Underoath, arrives with a poignant message just in time for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Vocalist Jamie Rowe, drawing from his own battles with depression and suicidal ideation, along with Jamey Perrenot, have crafted a song that resonates deeply with those who feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges. "When the weight of life feels too heavy, remember you’re not alone," Jamie emphasizes. "You've survived 100% of the trials up til now; this is a call to hold on to hope. There’s always hope!” The collaboration with Aaron Gillespie, who brings both his drumming and vocal talents to the track, adds another layer of authenticity, as Aaron has also faced his own struggles with mental health. AVAILABLE NOW.
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Anthem // Dearest Enemy (Pressure) // What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) // Dark Secrets // The Chemistry of Meant To Be // A.L.I.E.N. // Hellfire Honey // Burn // Sinners Welcome // I Still Believe // Amen
Kalamity Kills Debut Album Available now!
Featuring Guest Appearances from
Ray Luzier (Korn)
Kiarely Castillo (Conquer Divide)
Ace Von Johnson (L.A. Guns)
Luke Easter (ex-Tourniquet)
Julia Lauren Bullock (The Foxies/The Dead Deads)
Greg Upchurch (3 Doors Down)
Tony Palacios (Guardian)
Produced by Jamey Perrenot
About Kalamity Kills
Kalamity Kills, the band identity for the music of Jamie Rowe, has announced their self-titled debut album, “Kalamity Kills.” The album will be released to all digital outlets on September 15th, 2023.
Funded by fans via Kickstarter, the album was produced and engineered by multi-instrumentalist Jamey Perrenot in East Nashville, TN. The album features guest appearances from Ray Luzier (Korn), Kiarely Castillo (Conquer Divide), Ace Von Johnson (L.A. Guns), Greg Upchurch (3 Doors Down), Luke Easter (Tourniquet), Julia Lauren Bullock (The Foxies/The Dead Deads), as well as Rowe’s former Guardian bandmate, Tony Palacios.
“I’m so excited to release this album,” says Rowe. “It’s been a long time coming! There have been many challenges, but it’s been worth the wait. I’m so proud of the songs and can’t wait for everyone to hear them. From day one, Jamey Perrenot understood what I wanted to do musically and went above and beyond to turn the sounds I heard in my head into reality! Even though Kills is my songs and vision, it wouldn’t be what it is without Jamey.”
“Kalamity Kills” is an 11-track album that blends hard rock, metal, pop, and electronic rock elements. The album explodes with heavy guitars, pounding drums, and passionate vocals. The songs on “Kalamity Kills” are about love, loss, pain, self-destruction, hope, and ultimately, redemption.
“This album is most certainly about my journey through life,” says Rowe. “It’s about the deep valleys and the mountaintop seasons. Raw and unfiltered, it’s a musical story about finding hope in this chaotic world we are living in. It could be anyone’s story, but it is told with my own accent throughout. Musically, it was great to have so many musicians I respect become a part of this record. I like “big” sounding rock and roll like my childhood heroes made! I also threw out the rulebook on debut albums. I included not one, but two reimagined 80s covers, “What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy)” (originally by Information Society and featuring Kiarely from Conquer Divide) and “I Still Believe” (originally by The Call but also made famous by Tim Cappello on “The Lost Boys” film soundtrack). Both turned out killer!”
With a debut album of strong songs and the lineup of talented guest musicians, Kalamity Kills is ready to make some noise in the hard rock world and beyond.