Finger Eleven Return With New Single, Blue Sky Mystery, Featuring Richard Patrick of Filter

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, Finger Eleven returns with their first album in a decade, Last Night on Earth, featuring the electrifying single “Blue Sky Mystery” with Filter’s Richard Patrick.

Blue Sky Mystery

Finger Eleven, the multi-platinum rock band from Canada, has unveiled their latest single, “Blue Sky Mystery,” which features a collaboration with Richard Patrick from Filter. This thundering track serves as a preview to their upcoming album, marking a significant milestone for the group.

The new single originated from an idea initially titled “10 Ton Saber,” inspired by visions of an oversized lightsaber from a sci-fi epic. As the track developed, the band incorporated a heavy Black Sabbath influence in the chorus, while the verses evolved significantly. Even during the final stages of mixing, adjustments were made to refine the sound. Lyrically, the song delves into the theme of an all-consuming obsession, where the subject becomes increasingly elusive yet inescapable, drawing the mind deeper into confusion.

Richard Patrick, known for his work with Filter, which is marking its 30th anniversary, praised the collaboration as seamless and enjoyable. He noted the band’s professionalism and highlighted that this was their first joint recording effort, beyond a shared festival appearance years ago.

Last Night on Earth

After a ten-year hiatus from releasing new studio material, Finger Eleven is set to drop Last Night on Earth on November 7 through Better Noise Music, their debut with the label. The band, consisting of Scott Anderson on vocals, James Black on lead guitar and backing vocals, Rick Jackett on rhythm guitar, Sean Anderson on bass, and Steve Molella on drums, has infused the project with renewed vigor.

This release comes on the heels of a summer tour across America alongside former labelmates Creed, evoking memories of their 1999 breakthrough era. The tour reignited connections with fans, creating an atmosphere of joy and rediscovery that permeated the album’s creation.

Building Momentum with Recent Hits

Fans first sampled the album’s energy last year through “Adrenaline,” a high-octane track that climbed to the Top 20 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart in the U.S. Its accompanying video has amassed over 176,000 views on YouTube. In Canada, the song peaked at #2 on the Active Rock chart, lingering in the Top 5 for more than four months and remaining in the Top 20 a year later. The band aimed to recapture the expansive, bold rock sound of their early days, ensuring even the quieter moments carry a grand presence.

Musical Influences and Thematic Depth

Finger Eleven’s sound draws from a broad spectrum of influences starting from the 1960s, with Phil Collins and Genesis playing a key role in the melodic layers of Last Night on Earth. The album revisits familiar band motifs with innovative angles. “Adrenaline” delivers an intense anthem about overcoming challenges, while “Blue Sky Mystery” explores the allure of something tantalizingly unattainable. “The Mountain” navigates dynamic musical shifts to portray the creative journey in a fantastical context. The title track, an acoustic piece, addresses personal struggles in relationships, standing out as the most introspective song for the frontman.

Finger Eleven

Hailing from Burlington, Ontario, and now primarily based in Toronto, Finger Eleven has built a legacy through successive hit albums and electrifying live performances. Their self-titled debut propelled them to international success, earning Gold certification in the U.S. and Platinum in Canada, driven by the breakout single “One Thing” that dominated radio and Billboard charts. The 2007 release Them vs. You vs. Me featured “Paralyzer,” which shattered radio records, topped international charts, and achieved 5x Platinum status as their second major seller. This led to a Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year and an unmatched 14-week run at #1 on rock radio.

Subsequent efforts like Life Turns Electric, nominated for a Juno for Best Rock Album, and 2015’s Five Crooked Lines kept global audiences engaged. Their 2023 greatest hits compilation included “Together Right,” their first #1 radio hit in a decade, holding the top spot for five weeks.

Upcoming Tours and Label Partnership

Following a packed festival season this summer, Finger Eleven have embarked on a U.S. tour with Alien Ant Farm and Brkn Love, building excitement ahead of the album launch. This will transition into their largest Canadian tour to date, joined by Headstones and Tea Party.

Tour Dates

9/25 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
9/26 West Springfield, MA – The Big E (no Alien Ant Farm and Brkn Love)
9/27 Harrisburg, PA – Xl Live
9/28 Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s Pub
9/30 Warrendale, PA – Jergels
10/1 Albany, NY – Empire Live
10/3 Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho Theater  
10/4 Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
10/5 Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
10/7 Cleveland, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
10/9 Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs
10/10 Des Plaines, IL – Des Plaines Theatre
10/11 Hobart, IN – Hobart Theatre
10/12 Flint, MI – Machine Shop
11/25 Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Event Centre
11/26 Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Arts Centre
11/28 Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
11/29 Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Casino Event Centre
12/1 Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
12/3 Montreal, QC – MTELUS
12/5 Toronto, ON – The Theatre at Great Canadian Resort
12/6 Ottawa, ON – The Arena at TD Place
12/8 Peterborough, ON – Memorial Centre
12/10 Windsor, ON – The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
12/12 Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick
12/13 Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre

Better Noise Music

The album is released via Better Noise Music, an artist-focused independent label under Better Noise Entertainment, a multifaceted company handling music, books, films, documentaries, TV, theater, and tours. Founded in 2006 by industry veteran Allen Kovac, the label emphasizes development and boasts a roster featuring acts like Five Finger Death Punch, Sabaton, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, The Rasmus, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes to New, Cory Marks, Eva Under Fire, and The Funeral Portrait. With a global network including offices in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney, Better Noise Music was crowned Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and Imprint of 2024, extending a streak of five consecutive years in that position from 2018 to 2022.

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Tickets are available now on the band’s official website