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Texas crossover champions Power Trip have begun a pivotal new chapter in the story of their resilient return. After nearly a decade, the band have delivered the first new offering of music since the 2020 passing of frontman Riley Gale. Unloading a hulking double single in “Precinct 3” / “Scavenger”
Teaming with producer Jacob Hansen, the explosive new tandem release retains all of the mayhem and fury that defined the band's potency, while beginning a bold new era that propels Power Trip into the modern era. Paired with a furious new music video helmed by Eric Richter, the re-ignition is all gas, no brakes.
Speaking on "Precinct 3" founding guitarist Blake Ibanez shared, “When we were writing this, we wondered what Riley would have wanted to write about. So once we decided on that approach, it honestly came really easily– the lyrics were flowing and it just felt like the right way to kick off this new chapter and honor him. I think he would have been stoked to see it come to fruition.”
On "Scavenger," Power Trip harness a more restrained approach to their heft with a mid-tempo heater that bears down with locomotive strength. Frontman Seth Gilmore dove into the confrontational thematic direction of the second portion of the double single.
“There are people out there that ride along and develop some sort of self-importance from association,” explained Gilmore of "Scavenger". “And from there, they wield that in the wrong directions. Or maybe even against the same people they leeched it from.”
“Precinct 3” and “Scavenger” were co-produced by Blake Ibanez and serve as the band's initial outing via Blue Grape Music. In addition to the digital release of the double single, the tracks will be released as a limited 7” currently available for pre-order - HERE
Power Trip will also release a special Record Store Day/Black Friday exclusive with special edition artwork available at indie record stores nationwide on November 27th. Fans can find their local retailer - HERE
Power Trip will close out the year with a trio of important live dates this month and next. The band will support Slayer for a historic appearance in Mexico City for the 40th anniversary of Reign In Blood. Additionally, the band will appear at Sick New World in Texas and join Pantera, Down and many more for the inaugural Great NOLA Trendkill in New Orleans November 20th. A list of current dates can be found below.
“Precinct 3” / “Scavenger” - the ew singles from Power Trip are now available via Blue Grape Music. Get the music - HERE
Power Trip 2026 Tour Dates
Oct 21: Mexico City, MX - Slayer: Reign In Blood 40th Anniversary
Oct 24: Fort Worth, TX - Sick New World Texas
Nov 20: New Orleans, LA - The Great NOLA Trendkill
