Bush release new song ‘Heavy Is The Ocean’

September 16, 2022 Ellis Heasley

BUSH have released a new song!

Titled Heavy Is The Ocean, it is the opening track the rock band’s upcoming album The Art Of Survival, which is scheduled to be released in October this year via BMG.

Speaking about the new song, vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale claims that as soon as he heard the riff he said, “Oh Lord, this is going to open the record. It really sets the tone and the gravitas of the album. I love the power of the ocean. It’s mesmerising to me. It feeds your soul. The song uses the imagery I love. At this point, I’m chained at the zoo of rock! So, I was like, ‘Fuck it, I’m going to turn that puppy up. This one definitely represents The Art of Survival.”

Listen to Heavy Is The Ocean here:

The Art Of Survival is BUSH‘s ninth full-length album and was written in 2022 as the band reteamed with Erik Ron [PANIC! AT THE DISCO, GODSMACK] who produced Flowers On A Grave and the title track for the group’s acclaimed previous album, The Kingdom (2020).

Speaking about the upcoming album, Rossdale adds, “Instead of being mournful or self-piteous, this is about the success stories of humanity’s survival against the odds. People just find a way to push through. We’ve all obviously suffered in varying degrees. I think the nature of life is the art of survival. Everyone is being tested all of the time, but we find a way. In recent memory, we’ve made major strides and shown great resilience in the face of war, endless instances of racism, gender politics, a pandemic, and a melting pot of what we’ve experienced. For me, The Art of Survival encompasses all of this.”

You can view the track list and artwork for the upcoming album below.

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