Seattle-based multi-platinum rock band, Candlebox, have released a new song called “In Your Hands” that honors victims of gun violence in the US. The song features fellow musicians Don Miggs and Zane Carney.

Vocalist Kevin Martin says, “When people read the words ‘gun violence awareness,’ a lot of folks just see the word ‘gun’ and get up in arms about the government coming to try and take their firearms, as opposed to taking a step back to think about the reality of the situation.”

The video for “In Your Hands” pays tribute to people who have lost their lives from injuries inflicted by guns. Martin cites some sobering facts, pointing out the following: “There have been more than 19,000 deaths from gun violence in the US alone during 2021 so far, and the number has been staggering year after year- this phenomenon is clearly an epidemic, and it’s shocking to me that people aren’t willing to acknowledge that. While I am 100% supportive of the 2nd amendment, I am concerned about the amount of damage that can be done very quickly with one small instrument in the wrong hands.”

Miggs shares, “‘In Your Hands’ began as a riff that popped into my head one night at a party I was having. It came to me after a conversation about how out of hand the gun issue had become. Kevin spent the night and woke up to me insisting he get in my studio because I already tracked drums and the basics of the song. We needed to write the lyrics and have him sing it before he had to catch a plane back home.”

While Martin is fully supportive of gun ownership, he says, “We need responsible gun laws in place to help make this a reality. What I mean by ‘responsible gun laws’ is that for one, I’d like to see a national mandate in place so gun regulations don’t vary so much by state. I can’t believe it’s not a requirement for a prospective gun owner to take a course and pass a test, and become certified before being able to purchase a gun. We wouldn’t let people drive a car without a license because that would be dangerous. What makes guns any different?”

Candlebox returns with its seventh album, Wolves. This album is the follow-up to the 2016 album Disappearing In Airports, which had a fresh modernity, a vibe that is amplified and broadened on Wolves.

Kevin Martin says, “It comes from where we are as humans right now, and what we’ve become. Yes, there's beauty in these wolves, but there's the pack mentality, and that lone wolf mentality on the other side.”

Candlebox will release Wolves on September 17 via Pavement Entertainment. The album will be available on all formats (CD, vinyl, and through digital outlets). Pre-save Wolves here.

In preparation for the upcoming album, Candlebox is offering special pre-order packages, including vinyl, shirts, and CDs. To order, head here.

Wolves tracklisting:

"All Down Hill From Here"
"Let Me Down Easy"
"Riptide"
"Sunshine"
"My Weakness"
"We"
"Nothing Left To Lose"
"Lost Angeline"
"Trip"
"Don't Count Me Out"
"Criminals"

"My Weakness" lyric video:

"Let Me Down Easy" lyric video:

Candlebox has announced a US tour in support of their upcoming new album, Wolves. With COVID restrictions lifting, the band is happy to return to normalcy. The tour kicks off in Louisville, KY, on August 5 and runs until November 6, ending in Candlebox’s hometown of Seattle. The final two Seattle shows on November 5 and 6 will both feature Candlebox’s original lineup.

Tour dates:

August
5 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom
6 - Fort Madison, IA - Riverfest
7 - St. Louis, MO - Pageant
8 - Fort Smith, AR - Temple Live
10 - Wichita, KS - Temple Live
12 - Three Forks, MT - Rockin’ The Rivers
13 - Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino

September
3 - Pryor, OK - Rocklahoma
4 - Houston, TX - KTBZ Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion
5 - Dallas, TX - KEGL’s BFD at Dos Equis Pavilion
7 - Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl
9 - Wantagh, NY - South Shore Music Hall
10 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center - WDHA Rocks the Rock
11 - Harrisburg, PA - Whitaker Center
12 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
14 - Pittsburgh, PA - Roxian Theatre
15 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
17 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest
18 - Detroit, MI - WRIF RIFF-Fest/50th Anniversary - DTE Amp
19 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
21 - Indianapolis, IN - Vogue
22 - Fort Wayne, IN - Clyde Theatre
24 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground
25 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
27 - Columbia, SC - The Senate (formerly Music Farm)
28 - Savannah, GA - Victory North
30 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse

October
1 - Orange Park, FL - Rock the Box Charity Show for St. Michaels Soldiers
2 - Tampa, FL - WXTB 98 ROCK FEST - Amalie Arena
3 - Fort Meyers, FL - The Ranch
5 - Birmingham, AL - Iron City Music Hall
7 - N. Augusta, SC - SRP Park
8 - Fort Walton Beach, FL - The Gulf Okaloosa Island
9 - Orlando, FL - WJRR Earthday Birthday - Tinker Field
10 - Dothan, AL - The Plant
14 - San Antonio - Aztec
15 - Waco, TX - The Backyard
16 - Cedar Park, TX - The Haute Spot
17 - Lubbock, TX - Cook’s Garage Lubbock
19 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
21 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
23 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up
24 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda Theatre

November
5 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile (Original Lineup)
6 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre (Original Lineup)