Georgia Thunderbolts

In an empowering return, The Georgia Thunderbolts have unveiled their latest single, "Rise Above It All," out today on all digital platforms. This new anthem, steeped in the band's signature blend of rock and roll, Southern rock, Americana, Rock Country, and raw, heartfelt energy, serves as an early taste of their eagerly awaited new studio album, due out this fall. "Alone we can do wonderful things. Together? We can reach immeasurable bounds,” comments vocalist TJ Lyle.

Following a whirlwind year that saw them tour the US and earn accolades from outlets as diverse as Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, Loudwire, and Wide Open Country, The Georgia Thunderbolts have finally released their debut full-length album, ‘Can We Get A Witness,’ out today via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. “We put a lot of heart and soul into this album,” the band said.

The Georgia Thunderbolts have just released “It’s Alright,” the fourth single from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Can We Get A Witness,’ out October 15th via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. “"It's Alright’ is about everyday life,” vocalist TJ Lyle explains. "You have ups and downs, whether it's with relationships or friendships. The point is that there will always be better days ahead, and the sun has got to shine at some point."
 

The Georgia Thunderbolts have just unveiled “Can I Get A Witness,” a smoldering new track off their upcoming full-length, ‘Can We Get A Witness,’ out October 15th via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. The song represents "overcoming the obstacles in life," vocalist TJ Lyle explains. "Everybody has their ups and downs, but it's how you persevere and prosper through adversity that shows your true colors.

The Georgia Thunderbolts are riding high. Having just been featured by Rolling Stone, who compared their “lean, muscular songs” to artists like Blackberry Smoke, The Steel Woods and Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band has “a full tank of gas and is heading down the road” in the new video for “Take It Slow,” out today.

The Georgia Thunderbolts just released their debut, self-titled record. It’s pure rock and roll, mirroring sounds of bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and ZZ Top. Rock and roll plays an important function within society, influencing attitudes and developments. It’s also an art form that celebrates as well as encourages self-expression, diversity and individuality.

To mark the release of the band's self-titled, debut EP today, The Georgia Thunderbolts have released a new video for "So You Wanna Change The World," channeling the "timeless" spirit that's been praised by everyone from Rolling Stone Country to American Songwriter. “'So You Wanna Change the World’ sends a positive message from The Georgia Thunderbolts to all people young and old everywhere," the band explains. "It’s never too late to make our world a better place for everyone.

Based in Rome, GA at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, The Georgia Thunderbolts are a young, hard-hitting southern rock band who write classic and timeless songs steeped in southern swagger, blistering blues, and raw rock. With a wide swath of inspirations, ranging from southern gospel and Hank Williams to Neil Young, Merle Haggard, Little Feat, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band has cut their teeth performing with everyone from The Kentucky Headhunters to Blackberry Smoke.

Whether it be on the banks of the Mississippi River or deep in the heart of the English countryside, rock ‘n’ roll lives, breathes, and burns on the outskirts. Hailing from Rome, GA at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, The Georgia Thunderbolts rise up with a scorching signature style steeped in soulful southern swagger, blistering blues, and raw rock. Out August 21st via Mascot Records, the quintet’s self-titled debut EP conjures a tried-and-true spirit through a fresh fire.

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