Lo-Pan reveal new single and music video »Ozymandias« taken from the forthcoming new album »Get Well Soon«!
Columbus, Ohio based hard rock band Lo-Pan has revealed new single and music video »Ozymandias« taken from their forthcoming full-length album, »Get Well Soon«, scheduled for release on April 4th, 2025 via Magnetic Eye Records.
Tracklist:
01. The Good Fight
02. Northern Eyes
03. Wormwood
04. Ozymandias
05. Rogue Wave
06. Harpers Ferry
07. Stay With The Boat
08. God’s Favorite Victim
09. Six Bells
Courtesy of All Noir PR:
Lo-Pan unveil the performance video »Ozymandias« as the next advance single taken from the American hard rockers’ forthcoming album »Get Well Soon«. The new full-length from the long-running foursome from Columbus, Ohio will hit the streets on April 4, 2025 via Magnetic Eye Records. Pre-order your copy HERE.
The title »Ozymandias« refers to the Greek version of the name of the Egyptian warrior-pharaoh Ramesses II, which inspired a sonnet by English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley as well as the mass-murdering antagonist of the acclaimed graphic novel »Watchmen« (1986) by writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons.
On further news, Lo-Pan have just announced five album release shows in Ohio and Kentucky. All confirmed dates are listed below.
Watch the video clip »Ozymandias« featuring THE MOMS here!
“We wrote »Ozymandias« as the last song for the album and when I came up with these riffs, I immediately knew that they belonged on this record, and the rest of the guys ultimately agreed,” guitarist Chris Thompson states, while drummer Jesse Bartz explains the most striking visual aspect of the video: “Our female parental units are the true rockstars in all of our lives. This video was an amazing experience and a great opportunity to bring them all together and to celebrate our music.” Jeff Martin gets the final word: “Basically, this song is about acknowledging the impermanence of power and also the existence of objective truth,” the vocalist adds. “Just take a look around at global events, if you need examples.”
Up for a catchy tune? Lo-Pan deliver them in droves! The four-piece from Columbus, Ohio in the United States have long been known for their powerful blend of driving rhythms, melodic vocals, and immersive sonic landscapes, and with »Get Well Soon«, they add captivating songwriting to the list.
Photo by Skot Thompson
Since 2005, Lo-Pan have laboured hard to earn a reputation as one of the most consistent and compelling acts in the modern heavy scene with their blue-collar ethic and singular artistic vision, which is strongly felt on »Get Well Soon«.
On this album, Lo-Pan further define their brand of American hard rock, a wicked stylistic mix of deep fried heaviness sprinkled with metal and grunge, all fused through captivating songwriting into an irresistible fifth album.
Lo-Pan came together in the vibrant underground Columbus scene out of a shared love of vintage rock, stoner metal, and modern heaviness. The four musicians were united by a passion for pushing boundaries. It was no accident that they took their name from the sorcerous villain in the cult film »Big Trouble in Little China« as the band set out to blend cinematic drama with larger-than-life energy.
From their earliest days, Lo-Pan distinguished themselves with an intense live presence and a sound that combined classic rock grit with the crushing weight of stoner and doom influences. Lo-Pan’s 2009 debut album »Sasquanaut« was an immediate breakout, earning praise for its infectious hooks and monumental grooves, and established the band as a force to be reckoned with in the heavy underground.
The sophomore full-length »Salvador« (2011) solidified their reputation, showcasing a more refined sound and greater musical maturity. 2014’s »Colossus« represented a significant leap forward, pushing into new territories with tighter arrangements and more expansive production by Andrew Schneider (Pelican, Unsane et al.).
In 2019, Lo-Pan released »Subtle«, which marked another evolution of their sound. The band dared to take risks by exploring new emotional depths through a more introspective and atmospheric approach, which paid off with critics and fans alike.
Lo-Pan have toured and shared stages with such heavyweights as High On Fire, Torche, and Red Fang, among many others, and have taken their high-energy performances to audiences across the United States and Europe.
»Get Well Soon« heralds another great leap forward for Lo-Pan. Heavy, cool, catchy, and with a marked emotional resonance developed through experience and maturity, »Get Well Soon« will take the Americans to new places around the globe.
Lo-Pan album release US tour:
04/04/2025 Columbus, OH (US) Ace of Cups
05/04/2025 Dayton, OH (US) Blind Bobs
18/04/2025 Newport, KY (US) Southgate House
19/04/2025 Lexington, KY (US) Al’s Bar
25/04/2025 Cleveland, OH (US) Grog Shop
Video credits:
Directed by Lo-Pan & Joe Fortunato
Cinematography by Joe Fortunato & Nikki Fortunato
Editing & visual effects by Joe Fortunato
Acting models: The Moms
Recording by Joe Viers at Sonic Lounge, Grove City, Columbus OH (US).
Mix by Andrew Schneider at ACRE Audio, New York City, NY (US).
Mastering by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering, Chicago, IL (US).
Cover photography by Heidi Shapiro.
Layout & art direction by Chris Smith (Grey Aria Design).
Line-up:
Jeff Martin – Vocals
Chris Thompson – Guitar
Scott Thompson – Bass
Jesse Bartz – Drums
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well