Daughtry Cracks “The Dam” Wide Open With Video for New Single
Photo: Darren Craig
Rock legend Daughtry returned to the top of the charts with their newest EP, Shock To The System (Part One). Singles like “Artificial” and “Pieces” each hit No.1 in Active Rock and paved the way for their EP's release. Shock to The System (Part One) is part of a two-part project and is the debut EP at Big Machine Label Group.
They recently debuted the music video for “The Dam,” which accumulated over a million views within the first week of its release. The video follows frontman Chris Daughtry as he fights for his life in an epic sci-fi setting. The cinematic masterpiece was directed by Jensen Noen, who has previously worked with big names like Demi Lovato, Falling in Reverse, and Bring Me the Horizon.
“Working on this video with Jensen Noen was such an incredible experience,” Daughtry explains. “He's a true visionary, and we've wanted to work together for a while now. This felt like the perfect opportunity, as only he could capture the scope of my vision. Three days in the desert made for the most brutal shoot of my career, but I feel it's the best video I've ever done, so it was absolutely worth every minute!”
WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THE DAM” HERE
“The Dam” is one of the best examples of Chris Daughtry’s dynamic vocal range. The vocals are tonally immaculate yet raw enough to depict the perfect amount of emotion and vulnerability. The song is a reflection on the universal life experience of grief and loss and the journey to build yourself back up.
“This EP, in many ways, is a documentation of my catharsis – a peek behind the curtain into the healing of my inner self, if you will,” frontman Chris Daughtry explains. “Every day in the studio, writing and recording these songs felt like therapy. It wasn't part of some agenda or conscious effort, it just happened in a very organic way. I hope everyone who listens finds comfort in the fact that they are not alone in their struggles and finds the courage to say it out loud.”
Album Art Courtesy of Big Machine Rock
LISTEN TO SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART ONE) HERE
Daughtry will be on tour throughout the rest of the year with Staind, Breaking Benjamin, and more. You can catch them at the dates below.
Daughtry 2024 Tour Dates
NOV 30 | Philadelphia, PA | Franklin Music Hall with Sleep Theory
DEC 02 | Grand Rapids, MI | GLC Live at 20 Monroe with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 05 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | F. M. Kirby Center with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 06 | Columbus, OH | KEMBA Live! with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 07 | East Moline, IL | The Rust Belt with Devour The Day, Sleep Theory
DEC 10 | Sayreville, NJ | Starland Ballroom with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 11 | Portland, ME | State Theatre with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 13 | Wallingford, CT | Toyota Oakdale Theatre• with Sleep Theory, Devour The Day
DEC 14 | Waterloo, NY | Del Lago Resort & Casino
DEC 18 | Omaha, NE | Steelhouse Omaha with Devour The Day, Sleep Theory
DEC 20 | Welch, MN | Treasure Island Resort and Casino
DEC 21 | Green Bay, WI | EPIC Event Center with Devour The Day, Sleep Theory
