Savage Hands trace the scars on new single ‘Bruise’

Maryland’s unflinching alt-metal catalysts, Savage Hands, unravel the complicated comfort of a wound that may never heal on their latest single, “Bruise”, out now via Oxide Music. Rather than treating scars as something that can easily be left behind, “Bruise” examines the impulse to cling onto something that hurts simply because letting go feels worse. Fans can listen to “Bruise” HERE.

Fresh off the momentum of “It’s Me” being featured on SiriusXM Octane, Savage Hands double down on the emotional volatility that has defined their latest era while continuing their ascent with “Bruise”. Anchored by a towering hook that voices the song’s central contradiction, Savage Hands find beauty, pain, and obsession colliding in equal measure on “Bruise”.

On turning the scars of a damaged connection into “Bruise”, vocalist Mike Garrow shares:

“Be comfortable with everything that makes you, you. The good and the bad. Wear your scars because they make you who you are.”

Guided early on by multi-platinum producers Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Sleeping With Sirens, etc) and Lee Rouse (The Funeral Portrait, Teddy Swims, etc), Savage Hands have sharpened their craft into a volatile blend of ominous atmosphere, sledgehammer riffs, and skyscraping choruses. A hybrid sound that dissolves the lines between post-hardcore, metalcore, and alternative rock, all while hitting with precision and purpose.

Propelled by the success of previous singles, “Demon”, “Washed Away”, and “Halo”, the quintet have been in constant forward motion since their 2018 debut, amassing over 55 million streams along the way. From steely Maryland roots to festival stages, Savage Hands‘ relentless drive has shaped a previous that thrives on the collision of chaos and catharsis bleeding into one another. With their latest releases, “It’s Me”, “Feel Me”, “POWER”, “Trust Issues”, “Reload Repeat”, and “Trace Erase”, Savage Hands are opening the door to a new chapter, one that’s heavier, sharper and more unapologetic than anything that’s come before.

Be sure to stay tuned for more Savage Hands news coming very soon.

After their breakout tracks “Demon”, “Washed Away”, and “Love No More”; Savage Hands cemented themselves as leaders in a new, modern rock sound. The band’s ability to balance heavy instrumentation with memorable hooks and raw vocal delivery catapulted their 2020 album “The Truth In Your Eyes” beyond 45 million streams, underscoring the band’s growing global reach. Beyond streaming, Savage Hands dropped two limited vinyl variants which immediately sold out due to large demand.

Like many artists, the global pandemic foiled and unwound plans that were years in the making for Savage Hands. Despite this, the band remained active in touring, supporting acts like Magnolia Park, Wage War, and While She Sleeps; as well as co-headlining with fellow up-and-comers Archers. Savage Hands made their debut DWP festival appearance at Louder Than Life in 2025, marking the Bourbon stage’s largest crowd of the day.

Savage Hands parted ways with Sharptone Records in 2025 and promptly began working on assembling a new album. Joining forces with Oxide Records, the band is preparing to launch a non-stop wave of campaigns starting May 2026.

“We are excited to finally close the chapter on all of the uncertainty the pandemic forced into our career. This album has been a long time coming, and we are so extremely grateful for Wetzel and Anthony at Oxide Records for believing in us and pushing us to become the band we were always meant to be.” – Mike Garrow