Rising rock force KALAMITY KILLS delivers a crushing blow of raw emotion and defiant energy in the new performance video for their latest single, “Afraid.”. The release comes as anticipation builds for their forthcoming self-titled album, Kalamity Kills (Expanded Edition), out September 9, 2025 via the band’s own PERO RECORDINGS.
Produced and mixed by Jamey Perrenot, “Afraid” is a bold and unapologetic anthem of resilience, blending razor-edged guitars with soaring vocals and an unflinching lyrical core. Co-written by Perrenot and longtime collaborator Jamie Rowe, the song is a fierce statement of purpose from a band refusing to back down.
“We have been super stoked since the April release of Afraid and the response at radio it has gotten,” says Rowe. “That message of believing and standing up for oneself is always a theme we will touch upon. We had released a cool lyric video but wanted to also have a stand-alone music video. And in the YouTube era, I love that we can bypass “the machine” and go directly to the fans.”
“Since day one, we have had a strong DIY ethic. I took on directing, filming, and editing the video myself. At first, I had this big idea for a storyline, but I realized it felt right to keep it simple and real. Just doing what we love in front of a camera.”
“Afraid” follows the band’s breakout success with “Starry Skies (988)”, which stormed the Billboard Mainstream Rock and Mediabase Active Rock charts, holding a Top 40 spot on Billboard for nine weeks and remaining on the Mediabase charts for twelve.
The Expanded Edition of Kalamity Kills will feature brand-new tracks, alternate mixes, and other exclusives available September 9, 2025, on CD in limited quantities. A candy apple red vinyl edition will arrive in April 2026.

About KALAMITY KILLS
KALAMITY KILLS is a hard rock band forged in the heart of East Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2022 by vocalist Jamie Rowe and guitarist/producer Jamey Perrenot, the band emerged from the ashes of a solo project into a fully realized sonic assault—fueled by raw emotion, modern aggression, and a deep respect for rock’s roots. With a sound that fuses the swagger of classic hard rock with the intensity and polish of modern metal, KALAMITY KILLS strikes a rare balance between power and vulnerability.
Best known for their debut self-titled album Kalamity Kills, the band quickly turned heads thanks to high-profile collaborations with members of KORN, 3 DOORS DOWN, LA GUNS, CONQUER DIVIDE, and UNDEROATH. Their music has earned national airplay on SIRIUSXM’s Octane, landed on the Billboard Active Rock charts, and crossed over into viral success without ever chasing trends.
More than just a studio project, KALAMITY KILLS is a growing force with a full live lineup, including bassist/vocalist Julia Lauren Bullock and drummer Rob Bodley. Their songs—ranging from explosive anthems to brutally honest ballads—tackle themes of faith, failure, hypocrisy, redemption, and the messy beauty of being human.
KALAMITY KILLS is for the outsiders, the misfits, the ones who’ve been burned and are still standing. Loud. Unapologetic. Unforgettable.
KALAMITY KILLS is:
- Jamie Rowe – Lead Vocals
- Jamey Perrenot – Guitar / Producer
- Julia Lauren Bullock – Bass / Vocals (Live)
- Rob Bodley – Drums (Live)
Connect with KALAMITY KILLS:
- Website: https://kalamitykills.com
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/kalamitykills
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/kalamitykills
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/kalamitykills
- Jamie Rowe on X: https://x.com/jamierowe
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/kalamitykills
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/kalamitykills
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Q7zrZUeUnTrX0OC2FvTqU?si=qZPINKoURFONBasOc9iB3g
- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kalamity-kills/1636401395

Track Listing:
- Anthem
- Dearest Enemy
- What’s On Your Mind
- Dark Secrets
- The Chemistry of Meant To Be
- ALIEN
- Hellfire Honey
- Burn
- Sinners Welcome
- I Still Believe
- Amen
Bonus Tracks:
- Afraid
- Starry Skies (988) (feat. Aaron Gillespie from Underoath)
- Dark Secrets (2025 Version)
- Dearest Enemy (Pressure) (Scott Bush alt. Mix)
- The Chemistry of Meant To Be (Kellan McGregor Radio Mix)
- Jingle Bells (Slay)
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