Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down) released new solo album »Ethereal Waves«; out now via Jamey Jasta’s Perseverance Media Group!

Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down, Kingdom Of Sorrow, Sun Dont Shine) presents his second solo album, »Ethereal Waves«, which was just released on October 3rd, 2025 via Perseverance Media Group. The album also features Vinnie LaBella (ex-Exhorder) on guitar and bass.

Watch a lyric video for the track »Lord Of Retribution« below!

Tracklist:
01. Ethereal Waves
02. Crawling Lost
03. Eulogy
04. Lord Of Retribution
05. Above All
06. The Dawning
07. A Sinners Truth
08. Rise From The Wreckage
09. Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles cover)
10. Eternity’s Call

Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down, Kingdom Of Sorrow) has just unleashed his latest solo effort »Ethereal Waves« through Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta’s Perseverance Media Group. The album is an epic 10 song journey into the mind of one of our most prolific riff masters today. Crowbar/Down axeman Kirk’s signature voice, riffs and song writing soar on »Ethereal Waves«.

3 vinyl variants are available including signed copies. One bundle includes his new Cherry Chocolate Chipotle “Sauce Of Doom”. Also available on CD. Order your copy at martyrstore.net.

Recorded at OCD Recording.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Duane Simoneaux.
Produced by Duane Simoneaux and Vinnie LaBella.
Engineered by Jonny Gann.
Artwork by Kelvin Doran.
Photography by Marilena Vlachopoulou.
Layout by Diego Gedoz De Souza.

Line-up:
Kirk Windstein – Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Vinnie LaBella – Guitar, Bass
Duane Simoneaux – Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards
Jonny Gann – Bass (track 3)

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