Incite Deliver Groove and Fury in Equal Measure on Savage New Times

Incite’s Savage New Times isn’t here to play nice. Out August 15, 2025 on Reigning Phoenix Music, this one comes in swinging from the first note and doesn’t let go. There’s a familiarity in these songs, but not because they sound like anything else. It’s that feeling you already know this band — their roots, their struggles, the road that got them here. The sound hits with the weight of something lived-in and hard-earned. Every instrument carries the scars of where this band has been. Richie’s voice isn’t just delivering lines, it’s dragging you through the same fire he’s been through. These aren’t abstract ideas or overcomplicated themes. It’s about the shit we’ve all been through, the kind that sticks to you until you finally scream it out.

I talked to Richie about Savage New Times, the band’s history, and what’s next. Watch the full interview on my YouTube channel here.

I’m not going track by track. There’s too much here to dissect without spoiling it. These are the ones that hit me hardest. The rest, you’ll have to hear for yourself on release day.

Lies – This one doesn’t creep in, it just smashes you right in the chest. No warning. No build. The kind of opener that makes you sit up and pay attention. Vocals come in hot, like someone’s finally spitting out all the shit they’ve been holding back for way too long. It’s loud, it’s pissed, but it’s not just noise. There’s something behind it. By the end, the whole thing eases off and you’re left with this weird calm, like you finally dropped a weight you’ve been carrying for years.

Just a Rat – Comes in sharp, feels personal right from the start. Richie’s not telling a story for the sake of it, he’s unloading something. You can hear it in the way every line lands. Doesn’t matter if you know exactly what it’s about — the weight’s there. It makes you think about your own shit, maybe stuff you’ve been carrying longer than you should.

Doubts and the Fear – This one cuts close. Could be the timing, could be my own history, but it hits in a way that feels too familiar. Doubts about where you’re going. Fear about whether you’re enough to get there. It’s not dressed up or sugar-coated. It just calls it like it is, and you either feel it or you don’t.

Dolores – Slows the pace down but doesn’t let go of the heaviness. Piano in the mix, rhythm and lead guitars locking together, clean tones cutting through. The first time, I wasn’t sure it fit with the rest. After a few plays, it’s one of the album’s standouts. Not a ballad. Don’t even call it that. The drums hit in a way that feels restrained but dangerous, the bass moves like something pacing in the dark, and those strings and piano under the solo give it a depth you don’t get anywhere else on the record.

Savage New Times – The title track doesn’t just wrap things up, it makes sure you’re still paying attention. Tight riffs, groove that grabs hold, and a section in the middle that dares you not to bang your head. Perfect closer, feels like the last word in an argument you’ve already won.

Front to back, Savage New Times has no filler. Even if the lyrics don’t hit you personally, the energy will. Rage runs through every track, even “Dolores.” Steve Evetts’ production and Arthur Rizk’s mix keep everything clear but raw. You can hear the years, the fight, the refusal to quit in every note. This isn’t just another release. It’s Incite proving they’re still here and still swinging.