Andrew Kline of Strife and World Be Free released the first Berthold City album in 2022, the second in 2023, and now he’s set to put out their third album in as many years, Where Did We Go Wrong?, on September 23 via his own WAR Records (pre-order). Rounded out by guitarist Dennis McDonald (Internal Affairs), bassist John Jenkins (Allegiance), and new drummer Todd Hennig (Death By Stereo), the four-piece made the new album with Terror‘s Nick Jett producing, and it features guest appearances by Strike Anywhere vocalist Thomas Barnett and Warzone guitarist Jason Lehrhoff.
The band recently released “The Cost” (with a guitar solo by Jason), and today we’re premiering the second single, “X-Ray Eyes.” Both are rippers that remind you that good ol’ fast-paced hardcore punk never goes out of style when it’s done right, and Berthold City do it right. The song is “about deep disillusionment and betrayal,” Andrew tells us. “It channels my raw anger, disappointment, and determination to move forward. I love the dichotomy between the catchy, upbeat music and the angry, pissed off lyrics. It’s definitely one of the standout tracks on the album.” Check it out below.
Tracklist
1. Where Did We Go Wrong?
2. Against The Odds
3. X-Ray Eyes
4. To New Lows
5. Outside The Lines
6. No Way Out
7. World In Pieces
8. Time Won’t Change
9. Lights Go Out
10. The Cost
11. N.W.O.R.
12. Fight For Life