Queens-based hard rockers Ryder are gearing up for their new album, Menagerie, out this Friday (31). Today (29), the group has teamed up with Metal Insider for an exclusive early album stream.Following a lineup change in early 2024, Menagerie marks a fresh chapter for Ryder, capturing the band’s renewed creative energy and raw emotion. With themes of struggle, triumph, and identity, the album blends hard-hitting anthems with haunting melodies, all while maintaining the high-octane sound that has defined their career.

The group comments:

“Menagerie represents a bold new chapter for Ryder. Following a lineup change in January 2024, this is the first album to feature the band’s fresh dynamic and renewed creative energy. The record is a vivid tapestry of human experience, blending raw emotion with powerful instrumentation. Each track offers a unique lens into themes of struggle, triumph, and identity, reflecting Ryder’s evolution as artists. From blistering hard rock anthems to haunting melodies, Menagerie showcases the band’s ability to tell stories that resonate deeply while delivering high-energy, unforgettable performances.”

Stream the album below:

Upcoming shows

02/01 Brooklyn, NY @ Lucky 13 Saloon
03/01 Amityville, NY @ AMH (Amityville Music Hall)

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Zenae Zukowski