South African Blues Rock Singer-Songwriter Ross Harding is back with his Maxi Single “Everything Is Black”, a grooving, sludgy, hard rock belter with lyrical-and-visual themes about death, the Apocalypse, doom, and gloom. Included are 2 bonus tracks “War Pigs” (A Live Black Sabbath Cover), as well as a Live version of “Dark City Blues”.
Hot on the heels of his successful EP Chapter II, “Everything Is Black”, is a commanding new release congealing exactly why Ross is operating at the top of his game!
Ross Harding comments on “Everything is Black”
“From a lyrical and thematic perspective ‘Everything Is Black’ is about the apocalypse. The interpretation of the song’s meaning is really going to depend on the individual listener. The artwork is really a reflection on those themes of death, the Apocalypse, doom and gloom. The good old Grim Reaper. All those ‘fun things’, and was done by my good friend and Tattoo artist, Wayne Pictor. I love it!”
“For me, there’s a direct stab at governments and corporations who continue to destroy the world, but that’s not exactly what the song is about. It’s inspired by that doom feeling, for sure, and is one of the more cathartic tunes I’ve written (on a personal level). That’s why we included ‘War Pigs’ from Black Sabbath as a cover with this release. It’s one of the most iconic anti-establishment / anti-war songs ever written.”
“Having said all this, my approach to interviews and questions regarding what my music is about, I’ve decided to limit, as I feel that the philosophical wave I’m riding at the moment is all about the listener, their interpretation, and making sure that I don’t too deeply influence their personal connection with my music.”
You can stream / download “Everything Is Black” HERE.
More info about Ross Harding
As a South African Blues Rock singer-songwriter and performing artist from Johannesburg, Ross Harding personifies rich, versatile vocal abilities with expert guitar knowledge.
Ross gained global industry recognition for his command of Blues and Rock music, reminiscent of the Classic Rock, Grunge, and Blues artists of the past.
Ultimately, that’s what Ross has done so well on his 2022 debut EP Rest & Resurrection and 2022 sophomore EP Chapter II.
In 2017 Harding formed the Blues Rock band Black Harbour Blues and made local and international progress performing, touring, and recording. Notable performances include a headline slot at the Drakensberg’s White Mountain Festival, main stage at the 2014 RAMFest with Biffy Clyro, Trivium, Foals and Killswitch Engage, countless local festivals, an acoustic international tour to Italy, and many independent shows throughout South Africa.
In 2018 Ross Harding co-hosted a sold out House of Blues show, that included some of South Africa’s top Blues musicians Andre Kriel (The Black Cat Bones), Pepi Dimevski (Gunshot Blue), Richard Bruyns and more. Ross supported major South African artists like Dan Patlansky, The Narrow, Prime Circle, Fokofpolisiekar. Ross is also the frontman for South African Super Rock Group Fear Of Falling.
Performing both as a solo acoustic artist and with a band, Ross Harding can captivate audiences with his vocal prowess and acoustic guitar accompaniment, while his trio band boasts mastery of the Blues, Classic Rock styles, and original music.
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