Frank Zummo Is Set To Release His New Ep “It’s My War”

Bite This! is set to release Frank Zummo’s forthcoming EP "It’s My War" on September 25th, with an advance release of his single “E.O.T.E” with indie singer-songwriter, dying in designer, on September 18th.

Frank Zummo is no stranger to alternative music lovers. The drummer for punk outfit Sum 41 and producer Kayzo is back with his fresh solo project, in which rock and electronic elements collide. "It’s My War" marks a clear departure from the recent offerings of Bite This!, a move that supports Jauz’s long-term goal to defy genres with his trailblazing label.

“I first met Jauz backstage at my Sum 41 Hollywood Palladium show one year ago and here we are putting out my debut EP on his amazing label” Zummo shares. “Jauz and his team have so much passion and creativity. Basically, it’s everything I dreamt of having from a label. For me, the EP itself is all about freedom, positivity, and stepping out of my comfort zone".

With its oscillating guitar and driving, percussive lead-in, “Hit the Ground” embodies Zummo’s aforementioned statement in a nutshell, and kicks off his Bite This! debut with a heart-pounding bang. Featuring the raw voice of The Plot In You frontman, Landon Tewers, this track breathes modern life into that classic screamo style.

Next up is “Holy Ghost”, a thoughtful cut that brings downtempo balance to the high-energy EP. SoCal pop band, The Underclassmen, lend an impassioned vibe to this epic track which builds slowly thanks to a steady bassline and subtle sonic distortion.

However, the final thrasher is what got Jauz hooked. The self-proclaimed metal enthusiast offers some words about "It’s My War"’s multi-faceted lead single:

"E.O.T.E. was the record that really sold me on this EP” Jauz explains. “I could hear so many different influences in it - elements of my old metalcore days, elements from the dance world which I'm very familiar with, wrapped up in a package that feels almost more like a Twenty One Pilots-esque indie-pop record than either a metal song or a dance record. It's a song I would listen to in the car for fun, which is a pretty bold statement for myself because nowadays I listen to almost no dance music while I'm driving around. I think it's a super strong record that people will be able to enjoy and vibe to regardless of what genre of music they normally listen to".

dying in designer’s emotive vocals strike a defiant tone in this shell-shocking production. The powerful lyrics will resonate with anyone who has faced adversity too.

“I’ve been pushed down so many times in my life by people” the Chicago-based vocalist says. “This song is about getting back up and fighting through the obstacles. The sad truth is that more people want you to fail than succeed. You choose your destiny. It’s not about them - it’s about you. So, get out there and make it happen".

Accept the call, and report for duty by experiencing this groundbreaking release. With its unique genre-bending style and powerhouse features, Frank Zummo’s "It’s My War" EP is set to smash preconceived notions and carve a brave new direction for Bite This!

The tracklist for "It’s My War" EP is:

1. ‘Hit The Ground’ (feat. Landon Tewers)

2. ‘Holy Ghost’ (feat. The Underclassmen)

3. ‘E.O.T.E.’ (feat. dying in designer)