WARREN HAYNES RELEASES NEW SINGLE “DAY OF RECKONING” FEATURING LUKAS NELSON AND JAMEY JOHNSON

“Warren Haynes turns to brighter perspectives on ‘This Life As We Know It,’ crooning these mantras with soulful optimism, as keys dance around ballooning, warm bass lines, bluesy guitar licks and, later, a truly euphoric chorus, formed by a marvelously joyful melody and more uplifting lyrics. In a world often clouded by darkness, this piece of sunshine is a welcome offering.” – Classic Rock Magazine 

“‘This Life As We Know It’ perfectly charts out the emotional substance of Haynes’ project. With focused, candid storytelling and a soul-stirring performance, [Haynes] reflects on holding on tight to joy through a spirited, upright rocker that stands resolute in a rapidly changing world.” – Relix

 “‘This Life As We Know It’ is an inspiring song that urges listeners to stay in the moment and look on the bright side of life. Warren Haynes’ soaring slide guitar provides a beautiful touch on top of the music.” – JamBase 

“[‘This Life As We Know It’] blends vivid imagery with an expansive yet lighthearted Southern gospel rock sound centered around Haynes’ soulful vocals and expressive slide guitar.” – Live For Live Music

GRAMMY® Award-winningvocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes hasreleased his new single “Day of Reckoning”featuring Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson, offering another taste of what’s to come from Haynes’s new solo album Million Voices Whisper. Co-written with Nelson, “Day of Reckoning” is a forceful call for change nodding to the rebellious late ‘60s and early ‘70s. The track’s lyrics also supply the album’s title: “Million voices whisper, getting louder when they sing / Million spirits waiting on a day of reckoning.” PRESS HERE to listen to “Day of Reckoning” and PRESS HERE to watch the visualizer. Haynes has also shared a behind-the-song video for the new single – PRESS HERE to watch. Million Voices Whisper will be released November 1st digitally and on CD via Fantasy Records, with vinyl shipping on November 15th. PRESS HERE to pre-save and pre-order.

“Lukas, Jamey, and myself sang together on the Last Waltz tour a few years ago.  I love the way our voices blend and wanted to get the three of us together to sing on this song,” shares Haynes. “Lukas played some amazing guitar as well. ‘Day of Reckoning’ is written about equality and civil rights in a modern light and can apply to many demographics. ‘It’s never too late to be free.’”

Million Voices Whisper, Warren’s first solo album in almost a decade and fourth solo album in his esteemed career catalog, includes the lead single “This Life As We Know It,” currently impacting at Triple A and Americana radio. The song is Warren’s universal message for embracing the positivity of change and looking forward through a new lens – one that starts within. PRESS HERE to listen and watch the song’s in-studio performance video.

On the forthcoming 11-song set of soulful blues-rock, produced by Haynes and recorded at Power Station New England, Haynes sounds as energetic and focused as ever with the poignancy of his six-string mastery on full display. Accompanying Warren on the collection are members of his current all-star band including John Medeski on keyboards, longtime drummer Terence Higgins (of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band) and Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott. In addition to Nelson and Johnson, the album features guest appearances from his Allman Brothers Band compatriot Derek Trucks, whose unmistakable guitar sound toughs up three tracks on the album that were co-produced with Haynes. A deluxe CD version ofMillion Voices Whisper will also be available featuring four bonus songs, including a new version of the Trucks-Haynes composition “Back Where I Started” featuring Warrenon lead vocals and slide guitar and the power trio of Haynes, Nelson and Johnson covering the CSNY classic “Find The Cost of Freedom” into an extended version of “Day of Reckoning.” Full track listing for Million Voices Whisper below.

Haynes and his band, including Greg Osby on sax, are currently supporting the release of Million Voices Whisper with a 16-date fall headlining tour that kicked off last night in Fort Lauderdale. The Million Voices Whisper Tour continues through October 12th. Tickets and specially curated fan packages are available now. Following the band’s tour, Haynes will head to Los Angeles to perform at The Kia Forum on October 17th for the Robbie Robertson “Life Is A Carnival” celebration event. Haynes will also wrap the year with the annual Gov’t Mule New Year’s Run, December 28-31. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and visit www.warrenhaynes.net for more information and to purchase tickets.

Million Voices Whisper is a set of powerful, soulful tracks that combine the eloquent musicianship of a triple-threat blues-rocker with the glowing spirit of a vital creative artist at the peak of his powers. It is Warren Haynes’s best album yet.