Maverick return with new single and new line-up

 Northern Ireland hard rockers Maverick have released a new single and unveiled a new line up to return with their first new release in more than two years.

‘We Can Rise’ is put now on Metalapolis Reords, and is on all major music streaming platforms and Youtube.

Long-standing stalwarts of the Northern Ireland hard rock scene, the single is the first release from a re-jigged line-up. Former Crazy Lixx drummer Joél Cirera is now part of the Maverick family. The previous drummer Mike Ross has taken up bass duties.

After five albums and an EP this is the first time Maverick have collaborated with external songwriters. Crazy Lixx’s guitarist Chrissie Olsson and renowned Australian songwriter Darren Phillips.

The result bears all the trademark Maverick elements of hooks, riffs and a chorus that will have fans singing along with.

In the words of their label We Can Rise is ‘Blending the reckless spirit of their early days…his is a bold new chapter without forgetting where it all began’.

Released with an accompanying video it is certain to add to the 400,000 streams the band has accumulated on top of their album sales.

Singer David Balfour, commenting on Facebook, said it was a huge milestone for the band.

“We have returned after almost three years with a brand new song,” he explained. “The lyrics are meaningful for us in the band on many levels, but the most important thing for me personally was being trusted by the awesome Chrissie Olsson and Darren Phillips to ‘Maverick-ize’ their great song and also to be able to have my wonderful and ridiculously talented fiancé Sara work with me on the song…

“This song is for everyone who has ever listened to us, shared our music and stood by us through all of these years and tears.”

Listen to We Can Rise through this smart link.