- Rock Metal Machine
- Aug 21
- 3 min read
VELVET RUSH ARE TURNING HEADS AGAIN
Hamburg’s rock force delivers something deeply personal.
Published: 21 Aug 26 • Author: Rock Metal Machine • Reading Time: 3 min read
Hamburg rockers Velvet Rush release “The Sound Of Letting Go”, blending blues-infused hard rock, ’70s attitude and contemporary energy. Fronted by Sandra Lian, the band’s latest single explores change, self-belief and the courage to embrace new beginnings.
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Germany's rising rock force Velvet Rush are thrilled to unveil their new single, “The Sound Of Letting Go”, along with an official video, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Singer Sandra Lian commented: “The Sound Of Letting Go” is a song about change, self-belief, and the courage to let go. Capturing those moments when life takes an unexpected turn, reminding us that these very moments often pave the way for a true new beginning.”
🔥 FIREWORKS INSIGHT
Velvet Rush’s arrival on Frontiers Music Srl places the Hamburg quartet among a label roster with a strong history of championing melodic and hard rock. Their blues-rooted sound connects 1970s groove and attitude with a contemporary edge, while Sandra Lian provides a distinctive vocal identity. “The Sound Of Letting Go” points to a band embracing guitar-driven rock without simply recycling nostalgia. For fans, the key question is whether Velvet Rush can translate their growing European live reputation into a compelling full-length record.
Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, Velvet Rush are breathing new life into modern rock with a sound rooted in blues-infused hard rock, '70s attitude, and contemporary energy. Fronted by the charismatic Sandra Lian, whose powerful and untamed vocals sit at the heart of the band's identity, Velvet Rush combine authenticity, groove, and raw emotion into a sound that feels both timeless and fresh.
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▶ WATCH THE NEW SINGLE
Want to hear the first taste of the new album for yourself? Watch the official video below.
Stream “The Sound Of Letting Go” HERE
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Alongside guitarist James Moncur, bassist Tim Black, and drummer Daniel Rothe, Lian leads a band whose electrifying chemistry has quickly earned them a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts on the European rock circuit.
The band recorded their music at Hamburg's renowned Chameleon Studios with acclaimed producer Eike Freese (Deep Purple, Simple Minds, Slash, Status Quo), crafting a sound packed with driving guitars, memorable hooks, and undeniable energy.
The Sound Of Letting Go” is a song about change, self-belief, and the courage to let go.
Sandra Lian
Their debut single, “Euphonia”, immediately attracted international attention, earning Classic Rock Magazine UK's “Best Rock Song of the Week” accolade in October 2024. Momentum continued with the release of their debut album “Trail Of Gold” in September 2025, which received widespread acclaim and was highlighted as a “Tip of the Month” and “Tip of the Year” by leading rock publications including Classic Rock, Rocks, and Rock Hard.
Onstage, Velvet Rush have continued their rapid ascent, sharing stages with Jerry Cantrell, touring Europe alongside The Vintage Caravan, and appearing at major festivals including Rockharz. The band will be on tour throughout the summer, please find the full list of dates below.
Their latest single, “Nature Of The Beast”, has been added to Planet Rock Radio's A-List, earning heavy rotation on the UK's leading rock radio station.
With a second studio album coming soon, Velvet Rush are only just getting started. Armed with grit, passion, and undeniable attitude, the band are poised to become one of the defining new voices in modern hard rock.
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UPCOMING TOUR DATES
August 22 DE Obrigheim/Pfalz - Rock im Hinterland
August 23 CH Aarburg - Riverside Festival
September 5 DE Brüggen Alst - Bongert OA
September 11 DE Marienmünster - Rock n Revel
December 18 DE Hamburg - Lordfest
Line Up:
Sandra Lian
Tim Black
James Moncur
Daniel Rothe
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Images courtesy of Florian Lübke / Frontiers Music SRL
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