New Jersey heavy metal force WHO ON EARTH have officially released their highly anticipated new album, It Takes The Village, available today on all streaming platforms. Packed with thunderous riffs, soaring melodies, razor-sharp lyricism, and an unapologetically old-school spirit, the 12-track record marks the band’s most ambitious and fully realized work to date.

Blending the power and precision of classic heavy metal with a modern hard rock edge, It Takes The Village captures WHO ON EARTH firing on all cylinders. From the relentless drive of singles “Vigilance,” “Any Other Way,” and “Shadows” to deeper cuts like “Monster!,” “Good Man Down,” and the triumphant closer “The Unbeaten,” the album showcases a band fully committed to substance, intensity, and authenticity.

Bassist Pete Rizzi gives insight on the concept behind the record’s title:

“‘It Takes the Village’ is centered around the forces that are impacting the everyday person. The combination of inflation, fake news, corporate greed, political BS, war, and more, is a powerful machine that is literally destroying us…it’s taking the village, weakening it to the ground. The alternative interpretation and a favorite of ours, is one of unification. It takes all of us, regardless of political affiliation, race, gender, creed, whatever, to band together, to unite, so that together we can resist these forces and stand our ground. It will take the entire village, i.e., all of us together, to turn the tide.”

Produced by Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob), the album further solidifies WHO ON EARTH as one of modern heavy metal’s most promising independent acts — combining arena-sized hooks, twin guitar harmonies, crushing grooves, and socially conscious themes without sacrificing raw energy or musicianship.

The release arrives as WHO ON EARTH hit the road supporting FOZZY on a run of U.S. tour dates beginning this week.

Stream It Takes The Village here:
https://found.ee/WhoOnEarth_ItTakesTheVillage

Purchase tour tickets here:
https://whoonearththeband.com/shows/

Who On Earth cut its teeth through relentless gigging across the New York tri-state area, with founding members Coosh and Pete previously tearing up stages as MadHaus. During 2020, the longtime collaborators shifted focus from covers to original material, quickly writing ten songs and entering Sonic Stomp Studio with producer Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob). Joined by drummer Joe D’Aqui, the group crafted a heavy, story-driven sound rooted in influences like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Alice in Chains, and Tool. Despite pandemic delays, the sessions yielded their debut full-length album Blame’, released in October 2022.

Following the addition of guitarists Bruce Gatewood and Johnny James Barone, the band gained traction with a heavier reimagining of Toto’s “Hold the Line,” now their most-streamed track. Lineup changes continued with drummer Howie Fallon joining in 2024, bringing renewed chemistry and power, though tragedy struck later that year with the passing of Gatewood. In late 2024, Jimmy Kocha joined, filling the role of co-lead guitarist, solidifying the lineup that is currently in full force today. Honoring his legacy, the band pushed forward, releasing the Smoke & Mirrors EP in March 2025—a sharp, socially reflective six-song release.

2026 marks Who On Earth’s return with their brand new album, It Takes The Village; a 12 track record of pure and relentless rock and metal that reignites the spirit of heavy music.

Lineup:
Coosh – Vocals
Pete Rizzi – Bass
Johnny James Barone – Guitar
Jimmy Kocha – Guitar
Howie Fallon – Drums