NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – June 5, 2025
Streaming Now! WOODHAWK Returns with Emotionally Charged Third Album “Love Finds a Way”
+ LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FEST w/ REVOCATION, FIRST FRAGMENT and more!
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L to R: Kevin Nelson (Drums), Turner Midzain (Vocals/ Guitar), Mike Badmington (Bass/ Vocals)
Portrait by Mark Kowalchuk
Five years since their last full-length release, Calgary stoner groove rock trio Woodhawk unveils their most ambitious and personal work yet with “Love Finds a Way” available as of June 6th across all platforms. The album marks a significant milestone for the band, Turner Midzain (guitar/vocals), Mike Badmington (bass), and Kevin Nelson (drums), representing their longest creative process to date and showcasing a more mature, introspective approach to their signature sound.
“This is the longest it’s taken to put out an album for us, and I think that shows”, reflects Midzain. “We really took our time and did it on our terms. I think you get some really riff-rocking songs, but also a lot of hardship and honesty in them. We poured our heart and soul into this one. It really is a journey of getting out of the darkness and into the light. Check in with your friends and loved ones. Hug the ones you love. Be nicer to each other. Love will always prevail and be stronger than anything else. After 10 years of being a band, I feel like we are still just getting started!”
“Love Finds a Way” demonstrates Woodhawk‘s evolution from their early stoner rock roots into something more emotionally complex while maintaining the infectious grooves and memorable hooks that have defined their sound. The album brings ‘a bit more of the riff back’ while diving deep into lyrical content that explores the personal struggles the band has faced over recent years.
True to their philosophy that the album should be an experience from start to finish, Woodhawk has crafted “Love Finds a Way” as a cohesive journey with carefully considered dynamics, balancing soft and heavy, slow and fast moments throughout.
The album features contributions from longtime collaborator Jesse Gander on synth, maintaining the band’s commitment to their established sonic palette while exploring new emotional territories. It is recommended for fans of The Sword, Red Fang, and Thin Lizzy.
Listen to the album’s full stream premiere via Doomed & Stoned HERE.
Album pre-order (out June 6th): https://woodhawk.bandcamp.com
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3RQO83S
In aditional news, Woodhawk will be announcing at a later time, upcoming tour dates for August and October and will be performing two album releases show in Edmonotn (June 14) and Calgary (June 13) plsu day three of this year’s LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL on August 3rd in Drumheller, AB alongside Revocation, Cyborg Octopus, Beguiler, Thirteen Goats, Famous Strangers, and more! Full details on LAH can be found at www.loudashell.ca.
Show Dates:
June 13 – Edmonton, AB – The Buckingham (Album Release Show) – info
June 14 – Calgary, AB – The Palomino (Album Release Show) – info
Aug 3 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Open Air
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Track Listing:
1. Grave Shaker – 4:41
2. Strangers Ever After – 4:24
3. Truth Be Told – 7:21
4. White Crosses – 6:10
5. The Unholy Hand – 5:21
6. No Place For Hate – 5:18
7. Love Finds a Way – 6:16
8. Relapser – 4:52
9. Killing Time – 8:37
Woodhawk is:
Turner Midzain – Guitar & Vocals
Mike Badmington – Bass & Vocals
Kevin Nelson – Drums
More info:
https://www.woodhawkriffs.com
https://www.instagram.com/woodhawkriffs
https://www.facebook.com/woodhawkriffs
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“Calgary trio Woodhawk have got that swing on their new single “Strangers Ever After,” which is the first single to come from their aspirationally-titled new album, Love Finds a Way, due out June 6 on Grand Hand Records. There’s classic-style, organ-enhanced boogie meeting with a modern production and tonal fullness, all aligned around a central push and tense sections of chug — skillfully wrought, melodic, clear in its intention to engage but not without expressive purpose either. It keeps its balance after spinning around in a few circles, and the solo is class before the bluesy verse returns to round out. Been six years, but that happens sometimes. Cool to have a new one coming from these guys either way. ” – The Obelisk (2025)
“Psychedelic Stoner Rockers WOODHAWK return from a six year slumber with their upcoming and absolutely stunning new album Love Finds A Way. With swirling Psychedelic melodies married with Grunge, Doom and heavy groovy soundscapes, this sees the band in inspired form.” – Outlaws of The Sun (2025)
“Woodhawk from Canada immediately conjures up appealing associations, with both stoner and seventies hard rock. It is catchy, can hold the tension quite well, and is skillfully performed… The songs themselves are often really strong as a whole; beautiful lines, catchy hooks and just enough variation in the arrangements, with a very fine sense of timing. An album that certainly deserves a serious listen.” – Rockportaal (2025)
“Stoner rockers’ Woodhawk have just dropped their new single “Strangers Ever After” and it ROCKS! Heavy, driving and just spot-on as a great selection for the first single from their forthcoming 3rd album “Love Finds A Way” which is slated for a June 6th release (we’ve also had the opportunity to preview the new album and it’s pretty amazing). In the meanwhile, you can catch “Strangers Ever After” on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll
“THE ÜBER ROCK SINGLES CLUB DAILY PICK – WOODHAWK – STRANGERS EVER AFTER” – Uber Rock (2025)
“Their brand of this style sounds far more refreshing and has a modern rock ‘n roll kind of aura to go along, slightly ringing in signs of alternative influence. The end result is as if Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy had a child born in the age of Chevelle. With that said, this is immaculate. ” – Indy Metal Vault (Violent Nature – 2019)
“this is really the kind of rock that fans of classic U.K. metal in the ’70s will be instantly taken with. Sounds really good turned-up really loud, which is always a good test.” – Vancouver Sun (Violent Nature – 2019)
“Violent Nature kicks off with the slithering riffs of “Snake in the Grass,” which comes crawling up slowly before striking with a venomous fuzz-riffy attack, and a soaring, fist-raising chorus. “Weightless Light” gets my head nodding right away with a solid stoner rock riff, while giving off a pretty decent Monster Truck vibe in the chorus – I can see why they made it the pre-release single.” – Hellbound (Violent Nature – 2019)
“This is what music is about. When you put yourself out there, you connect with others on a deeper level and that’s always a win.” – The Music Below (Violent Nature – 2019)
“Violent Nature surpasses their debut and then some; the Rocky Mountain trio have harnessed the best of the past, given it a fresh coat of paint, made me smile and just enjoy rock and roll in its purest form…” – The Sleeping Shaman (Violent Nature – 2019)
“going by the lead single “Weightless Light” it seems like whatever they’re making the songs about, Woodhawk still bring the same sense of songcraft to their material, which is always good to know.” – The Obelisk (Violent Nature – 2019)
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