CLEVELAND, OH – May 29, 2025 — Rising hard rock powerhouse TRUSSis kicking off a monumental summer with the release of their new single “Numb”, the final offering before their anticipated sophomore album, FLUORESCENCE, drops on June 6. Blending grunge grit, alt-metal heaviness, and punk urgency, TRUSS continues to establish themselves as a dynamic force in modern rock.Formed at Ohio State University just before the pandemic, TRUSS has built a formidable following across the Midwest and beyond. Their sound — a fusion of throaty, melodic vocals and driving, riff-heavy instrumentation — draws comparisons to Soundgarden, Evanescence, Paramore, and TOOL. Known for explosive live performances and emotional authenticity, the trio has shared stages with national acts including Everclear, Anberlin, 10 Years, Big Wreck, and Dead Poet Society.“Numb” premieres today via the band’s Youtube channel and is available to stream here.. The track sets the tone for FLUORESCENCE, a self-produced, emotionally-charged collection of songs exploring grief, nostalgia, heartbreak, and self-discovery.“Each song was written when I was in a different headspace,” says vocalist Hannah Crandall. “HEAVY came out of losing someone close to me. Tell Me Something was about feeling directionless. I hope people can resonate with FLUORESCENCE, if nothing more than to feel a sense of nostalgic comfort that everyone longs for.”Guitarist/bassist Eric Kennedyadds:“We grew up in the 90s and 2000s when bands were really experimenting — pushing boundaries sonically. This record was our way of tracing back to what made us love music in the first place, but through a 2025 lens. The entire project was done DIY — written, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered in our own homes.”TRUSS will celebrate the release of FLUORESCENCE with a string of summer dates, including a hometown release show at Cleveland’s Grog Shop on June 21.Other key stops include NXNE Festival in Toronto, Rockin’ on the River, and a performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in August.Upcoming Tour Dates:June 14 – Toronto, ON (NXNE Festival at Supermarket)June 20 – Lorain, OH (Rockin’ on the River Concert Series)June 21 – Cleveland, OH (Grog Shop; FLUORESCENCE Album Release Show)June 27 – Fremont, OH(Fremont Community Amphitheater w/ Soraia)July 15 – Columbus, OH(Rumba Cafe w/ Winona Fighter)August 7 – Cleveland, OH(Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)August 9 – Ravenna, OH(Ravenna Rock Fest)August 26 – Cleveland, OH(The Foundry w/ PLUSH)About TRUSSHailing from the Rust Belt, TRUSS is a Cleveland-based, hook-driven hard rock band with roots in grunge, punk, and alternative metal. Formed at Ohio State University by Hannah Crandall (vocals), Eric Kennedy (guitar/bass), and Holden Szalek (drums), the trio has carved out a distinct sonic identity that blends modern intensity with a nostalgic punch. With an unrelenting DIY ethic and a rapidly growing fanbase, TRUSS is poised to be one of the breakout acts of 2025. |
