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GEARS Returns with an Emotionally Charged and Raw New Single, “Spiraling”

Written and Photographed by Independent News Reporter — Kyle Williams — Rainbow Rocks — RainbowRocks.space — August 23rd, 2026

Music Review: “Spiraling”

From the opening note, “Spiraling” pulls listeners into an intense emotional storm driven by thunderous guitar work and a relentless rhythm section before erupting into a massive, anthemic chorus. The track showcases the band’s signature heaviness while allowing frontman Tripp Sixx’s vocals to balance vulnerability with unrelenting power, creating a sonic landscape that perfectly captures the internal chaos of self-doubt and anxiety. It is a masterclass in using heavy instrumentation to serve emotional storytelling, delivering a cathartic punch that leaves listeners reaching for repeat and cements itself as an instant live favorite.

Hard rock powerhouse GEARS is confronting the darkest corners of mental health head-on with their explosive new single, “Spiraling.” Arriving across all major streaming platforms today, the track dives deep into the overwhelming weight of anxiety, the feeling of losing control, and the struggle of not knowing where to turn when everything feels like it’s slipping away.

Known for blending punishing riffs, soaring melodies, and deeply personal songwriting, GEARS once again proves why they continue to resonate with rock and metal fans worldwide. “Spiraling” is more than just another heavy track; it is a brutally honest reflection of the emotional battles so many people face behind closed doors but rarely discuss out loud.

Music Review: “Spiraling”

From the opening note, “Spiraling” pulls listeners into an intense emotional storm driven by thunderous guitar work and a relentless rhythm section before erupting into a massive, anthemic chorus. The track showcases the band’s signature heaviness while allowing frontman Tripp Sixx’s vocals to balance vulnerability with unrelenting power, creating a sonic landscape that perfectly captures the internal chaos of self-doubt and anxiety. It is a masterclass in using heavy instrumentation to serve emotional storytelling, delivering a cathartic punch that leaves listeners reaching for repeat and cements itself as an instant live favorite.

Known for blending punishing riffs, soaring melodies, and deeply personal songwriting, GEARS once again proves why they continue to resonate with rock and metal fans worldwide. “Spiraling” is more than just another heavy track; it is a brutally honest reflection of the emotional battles so many people face behind closed doors but rarely discuss out loud.

Built on thunderous guitar work, relentless rhythm, and a vocal performance that balances vulnerability with unrelenting power, the song captures the feeling of standing on the edge while refusing to let darkness have the final word. Frontman Tripp Sixx shares an urgent, heartfelt message behind the track’s powerful core:

“You are not alone. So many of us are going through similar or even more difficult struggles. Please reach out to someone. You matter, and you don’t have to face this alone. I’m begging you… PLEASE TALK TO SOMEONE and let them help.”

The Sound and History of GEARS

Formed in Miami in 2014, GEARS built their sound from the ground up, mixing the grit of metal with the soul of R&B, the bounce of hip-hop, and the raw edge of alternative. Frontman Tripp Sixx, bassist Josh “GROOT” Routt, and drummer Johnny Nobody came together to make music that hits people where it counts.

The band’s breakthrough single “Wasteland” made waves on the Billboard charts, landing in the Top 40 and helping GEARS earn over 1 million streams across Spotify and Apple Music. Other fan favorites like “Fix What’s Broken,” “My Curse,” and “All or Nothing” have cemented their place as a band that delivers not just heavy riffs, but hooks that stick.

Collaboration has always been part of GEARS’ DNA. They’ve teamed up with Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust on “Tango Yankee,” worked with Corey Glover of Living Colour on “Cult of Personality,” and created alongside Corey Lowery (Sevendust / Dark New Day), Clint Lowery (Sevendust), and Troy McLawhorn (Evanescence). These partnerships highlight GEARS’ ability to connect across generations of rock while staying true to their own voice.

If you’ve ever seen GEARS live, you know the deal—it’s loud, it’s heavy, and it’s impossible not to move. They’ve toured with All That Remains, Saliva, Trapt, Seasons After, Scotty Austin (Saving Abel), and Upon A Burning Body, and shared stages with Sevendust, Nonpoint, Hed PE, Disturbed, Hellyeah, 10 Years, Cold, and more. With hundreds of shows behind them, GEARS has proven they can win over anyone, from packed clubs to big festival crowds.

“We don’t sound like anyone else because we don’t try to,” says Tripp. Groot puts it simply: “We blend what moves us—and we make it hit hard.” And Johnny adds, “At the end of the day, we just want people to feel something. Bounce, scream, rage, or reflect—we’re here for it.”

“Spiraling” represents a bold step forward—a song for anyone who has battled self-doubt, fought anxiety, or searched for hope in the middle of chaos. It serves as a vital reminder that even when life feels like it’s unraveling, there is always a reason to keep fighting, and that the strongest people are often the ones still carrying battles no one else can see.

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