VILLAIN PRESS (Hard Rock – USA 🇺🇸) – Release “Race To Be Dead” official video – Taken from their debut EP “No Return” due out on October 9, 2026 via Golden Robot Records #villainpress #hardrock

Race To Be Dead · Villain Press · Joseph Scibilia · Jason McMaster

Race To Be Dead

℗ 2026 Villain Press distributed by Robot Distro, part of the Golden Robot Global Entertainment Group

Released on: 2026-09-18

Producer: Joe Punk
Producer: Jason McMaster
Music Publisher: CoffeeStain Music Worldwide
Music Publisher: Jason McMaster Songs

 

VILLAIN PRESS – RELEASE “RACE TO BE DEAD” AND ANNOUNCE DEBUT EP “NO RETURN”

US hard rock outfit Villain Press are turning up the volume with their explosive new single ‘Race To Be Dead’, officially out now via Golden Robot Records. Alongside the single’s release, the band have also announced that their debut EP, No Return, is now available to pre-save ahead of its October 9 release.

An upbeat, in-your-face rocker, ‘Race To Be Dead’ comes loaded with down-and-dirty riffs, thunderous rhythms and snarling vocals, delivering the kind of raw, unapologetic hard rock ’n’ roll that Villain Press were built for.

The track tackles the live-fast, die-young mentality, exploring the point where reckless living catches up with you. Bassist Joe Punk says “‘Race To Be Dead’ is a song about the live-fast, die-young mentality. It sounds great until you’re hurt, in trouble, in jail. Sometimes the race to be dead catches up with you a lot faster than you expected.”

 

Stream ‘Race To Be Dead’ HERE

Villain Press is the brainchild of musician and The Rock N Roll & Coffee Show host Joe Punk, who brought together a powerhouse lineup featuring Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Dirty Looks), Adam Hamilton (L.A. Guns) and Paul Lidel (Dirty Looks, Dangerous Toys).

The four-track No Return captures the band’s gritty, loud and unapologetic approach, combining classic hard rock and sleaze with a modern edge.

‘Race To Be Dead’ is out now, and No Return is available to pre-save, releasing October 9, 2026

ABOUT VILLAIN PRESS

Fueled by thunderous rhythms, down and dirty riffs, and snarling vocals, Villain Press delivers a kick-you-in-the-teeth hard rock & roll experience. Hailing from the United States, Villain Press is the brainchild of musician and podcast creator Joe Punk (The Rock N Roll & Coffee Show). With songs and a vision to form this project, he joined forces with vocal powerhouse Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Dirty Looks), drummer/producer Adam Hamilton (L.A. Guns, C.C. DeVille), and guitarist Paul Lidel (Dirty Looks, Dangerous Toys) to bring Villain Press to life. Their debut EP, No Return, arrives in October 2026 and captures the band at full force – raw, and unapologetic. Expect a tight, 4 song collection of original hard rock anthems that lean into the grit, swagger, and energy the lineup was born to deliver.

Preorder today at Villainpress.net

Track List:

1 – No Return
2 – Race To Be Dead
3 – Don’t Go Into The Light
4 – Another World

 

Band Members:

Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys) Vocals
Joe Punk Bass
Paul Lidel (Dirty Looks)  Guitar
Adam Hamilton (L.A. Guns) Drums

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