German three-piece heavy rock band Tier to release debut album »Backwood Blues« in May via Pink Tank Records; first single streaming now!

Trier, Germany based three-piece heavy rock band Tier has announced their debut album, »Backwood Blues«, which will be released digitally and on vinyl on May 16th, 2025 via Pink Tank Records.

The first single »Keep Sweet« was released this Friday, accompanied by a lyric video on YouTube.

Courtesy of Broken Music:

TIER is Fab (bass), Jan (guitar), and Jones (drums) – three brothers in spirit and groove, united by their love for heavy riffs and catchy melodies. This power trio plays exclusively original compositions, defining their sound as dark-western-stoner: powerful songwriting, multi-layered vocals, and a flair for the dramatic. Their influences span the ‘90s and 2000s stoner and grunge scenes, blended with elements of ‘70s and Southern rock, as well as classic blues and Western themes. The result? A mix of raw authenticity and untamed energy, felt in every note and every performance.

After their debut EP »Dawner« (released in late 2022), TIER is set to drop their first full-length album, »Backwood Blues«, this May via the esteemed Kiel-based indie label Pink Tank Records. Under the direction of René Hofmann (Fat&Holy Records), the trio poured sweat and soul into an album that encapsulates everything TIER stands for: driving basslines, gritty riffs, groovy beats, and an incredibly tight interplay that instantly draws the listener in. Rather than opting for a big studio production, the band recorded everything live in their rehearsal space – raw and unfiltered – before collaborating closely with Lorenz “Lolo” Blümler (Iron Bar Studios) on mixing and finalizing the sound with mastering by Willi Dammeier (Institut für Wohlklangforschung).

The songs on »Backwood Blues« strike a rare balance between a deep respect for traditional blues and stoner motifs and an open-minded approach to other musical influences. This fusion creates a unique listening experience, where powerful melodies and rich harmonies linger long after the last note fades. And when performed live, these songs take on a whole new dimension.

Because at its core, TIER is all about the live experience. On stage, their raw energy comes to life, forging a near-tangible connection between band and audience – intense, passionate, and electrifying.

Whether in intimate clubs or on bigger stages, TIER is on a relentless journey to share their music with the world.

Vinyl will be available for pre-order HERE.

TIER are:
Fabian Kreußler – Vocals/Bass
Jonas Juchem – Vocals/Drums
Jan Hilken – Vocals/Guitar

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well