Many people say rock and roll is dead. We know it's not. And we're here to prove it.
Thank you for generously supporting Heavy Temple in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to empower Global Citizen in their mission to eradicate extreme poverty and create a world where everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Who or what is your musical inspiration?
Black Sabbath. Metallica. Soundgarden. Queens of the Stone Age. Like these bands, our sound is rooted in the tension between desolation and intensity. There’s something about that sound—like it’s both empty and alive—that we try to capture in our own music. The emotional weight and raw vocal power of these bands is time-tested. Heavy, melodic, honest, and a little off-center. And ultimately striving for connection.
How would performing at the Global Citizen Festival impact your career?
Our songs are rooted in the spirit of rock and roll—raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically human. It’s about tension, grit, and melody that hits you in the chest. Playing the Global Citizen Festival would be a defining moment: a chance to bring that energy to a global stage, connect through sound, and represent the next wave of fearless, honest, no bulls*** rock artists.
What would you do with $50,000?
I’d put the $50,000 toward finishing our new album, touring, and leveling up our live show to bring a raw, next level and unforgettable performance to as many people as possible. It’s about building something that reflects who we are—loud, real, and ready to take the stage anywhere in the world. This prize would turn momentum into movement and help us kick ass on a global scale. We're here to have a good time. And we want to bring that to everyone else.
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