Nashville-based alternative rock duo Sleep Nation returns with the final installment of their Four Horsemen series, War The Destructor. the six-track project delivers an explosive blend of riff-rock, metal, and alternative influences, channeling the frustration and uncertainty of the modern world into an unapologetically heavy sonic outlet. The project is available for streaming and download HERE.
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Royal Blood, Rage Against the Machine, Tool, and System of a Down, the project takes aim at the chaos of the modern world, confronting global conflict, political division, and ongoing turmoil through aggressive guitar work, driving rhythms, and sharp-edged commentary. Across six tracks, including “Regime Change,” “Civilian Casualty,” “Genocide in High Definition,” “Files,” and “New World Lie,” Sleep Nation delivers a hard-hitting collection that serves as both a reflection of the current climate and an outlet for processing it all. The project closes with “15 Minutes from Chaos,” featuring producer Jonn Nicholson on lead vocals. Recognizing Nicholson’s natural fit for the sound, bringing him into the track was an easy decision and adds another dimension to the series’ final chapter.
ABOUT SLEEP NATION | Though they keep the icons of decades past steady in the rearview, Sleep Nation has its eyes locked firmly on the future of rock ‘n’ roll. Founded in Nashville in 2010 by lead vocalist Bran Merritt, the alternative rock duo came together after Merritt placed a Facebook ad searching for a like-minded collaborator. That search led him to drummer Joey Lauretta, and the chemistry was instantaneous. Built on late-night writing sessions and a shared vision for high-energy music, Sleep Nation has spent more than a decade carving out a sound and stage presence that rivals a full lineup.
The duo’s relentless live energy has taken them from Music City’s sweat-soaked venues to opening slots for national touring acts including Adema and Sponge. Their early breakout single, “I Want You Back,” landed on 102.9 The Buzz’s “Local Buzz Top 25” and earned them the #2 spot on Sunset Island Music’s global Top 25 Unsigned Bands list. Their music has also found its way into film, with “Mr. Unlucky” and “I’m a Werewolf, But That’s Ok” featured in Hair of the Dog, alongside end-credits music for Potter’s Ground.
Following a string of acclaimed singles including “Slip,” “Scream & Shout,” “American Way,” and “Headlights,” Sleep Nation continued expanding its sonic identity through the theatrical sci-fi releases And Then There Were 2… and The Spaceman – Conquest. The duo further solidified its modern rock sound with the late 2024 release of Deadbeat Disco via Heart Songs Music Group, a nine-track collection featuring standouts “Into the Night” and “Sold-Out Crowd.”
With the conclusion of the Four Horsemen series, Sleep Nation continues to push its sound forward, combining heavy guitar-driven arrangements, modern production, and thought-provoking subject matter while keeping the spirit of unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll alive.
TRACK LISTING | “Regime Change,” “Civilian Casualty,” “Genocide in High Definition,” “Files,” “New World Lie,” “15 Minutes in Chaos”
