Punk act Bayside are unleashing one of the band’s heaviest songs to date. Fans can listen to the sharp and searing ‘Prayers’, streaming now.

“We wanted a riff that acted as a musical theme to the song and once we wrote the ‘Prayers’’ riff, it sort of told a story on its own,” lead singer Anthony Raneri shares. “The drama and heaviness in that opening riff alone easily set the tone for the rest of the song.”

Bayside represent a lifestyle, a counterculture, and a deeply held conviction, diverse in thought and background but united by a shared desire for authentic expression. It’s a spirit that permeates an impressive and storied discography, including ‘Sirens And Condolences’ (2004), ‘Bayside’ (2005), ‘The Walking Wounded’ (2007, celebrated with a 10 Year Anniversary tour in 2017), ‘Shudder’ (2008), ‘Killing Time’ (2011), ‘Cult’, and ‘Vacancy’ (2016).

Last year the band celebrated their fans with the release of ‘Acoustic Volume 2′, a collection of re-imagined versions of songs from across Bayside’s discography.