Rockers Wayward Sons have announced the release of their latest EP entitled Score Settled, which is set for release on June 17th and features three new songs that were recorded during the sessions for their 2021 album Even Up The Score as well as three more that were previously available only on vinyl, plus a live studio version of a song previously released in Japan.
The band are fronted by vocalist/guitarist Toby Jepson, with bassist Nic Wastell, drummer Phil Martini and guitarist Sam Wood. They delivery energetic rock combined with thoughtful, insightful lyrics. The quartet create passionate, honest music that reflects inspirations from the ‘70s and ‘80s, but is very much modern in style. You can listen to one of the tracks “Totally Screwed” from the upcoming EP below.
When Wayward Sons first formed in 2017 the return of former Little Angels singer Jepson was welcomed throughout the hard rock scene. Following the overwhelming success of the aforementioned band, with millions of sales as well as a no. 1 album and numerous hit singles. The singer subsequently has remained busy with movie work and has also performed with Fastway, Gun and Dio’s Disciples, and produced albums for Saxon, Fastway, The Virginmarys and Toseland. However, Jepson’s heart was always in writing and performing and so he formed a new group Wayward Sons. Fans were introduced to the band via a debut album entitled Ghosts Of Yet To Come that was greeted with outstanding critical acclaim upon its release in September 2017. It earned them a ‘Best New Band’ gong at the Planet Rock awards, with further success coming with its follow-up, The Truth Ain’t What It Used to Be and Even Up The Score.
The band have played several headlining tours and performed at festivals such as Download and Ramblin’ Man Fair, and also shared stages with bands such as Saxon, Inglorious, Steel Panther, Living Color and UFO. The EP is available for pre-order here and can view the full tracklisting below.
Wayward Sons Score Settled Tracklisting:
1 Beaten to The Punch
2 Can’t Take It Anymore
3 Real Go-Getta
4 Standby Heart (from ‘Don’t Wanna Go’ 12″ picture disc)
5 Radio Denial (from ‘Don’t Wanna Go’ 12″ picture disc)
6 Totally Screwed (from ‘Totally Screwed’ 7″ flexi-disc)
7 Backslide (Live In the Studio) (live version of Japan bonus track on ‘Ghosts Of Yet To Come’)
