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ARMORED SAINT Returns With New Video: “Every Man-Any Man” Released
The legendary Los Angeles-based heavy metal outfit ARMORED SAINT has released the video for their new single “Every Man-Any Man.” The track arrives alongside the band’s new studio album Emotion Factory Reset, which is out via Metal Blade Records and has already been met with strong critical acclaim.
Groovy riffs, Police-inflected atmosphere, and the classic Saint touch
Vocalist John Bush explains that the concept behind the song stems from the idea that “every man has his price,” but the band opted for a more layered expression rather than a straightforward title. The guitar lines heard in the intro carry a tonal quality reminiscent of The Police era, before Joey Vera’s signature bass groove takes over and shifts the track into an entirely different identity.
According to the band members, “Every Man-Any Man” stands as a strong example of ARMORED SAINT’s most defining trait: a groove-driven structure. The interplay between Joey Vera and drummer Gonzo Sandoval creates a flow that occasionally leans toward funk and soul sensibilities, while still ensuring the song remains firmly rooted in its metal foundation.
The album: a reconstructed sonic architecture
Emotion Factory Reset marks the band’s ninth studio album and reflects an approach that both nods to their past and explores a more contemporary sonic direction. The album was produced by Joey Vera himself, with mixing handled by Jay Ruston, and was recorded across multiple studios, resulting in a layered and multi-dimensional production process.
The tracks on the album maintain ARMORED SAINT’s classic identity while expanding it with more modern and experimental touches. The band aims for a form of expression that feels both technically refined and emotionally intensified—almost as if rebuilt from the ground up.
A packed touring schedule: from Europe to North America
Following the album’s release, ARMORED SAINT will perform at European festivals throughout the summer before embarking on a co-headlining North American tour with Metal Church in the fall. Kicking off in November, “The Metal Saint Tour 2026” will span the United States and Canada, reaffirming the band’s formidable live presence across a wide-ranging route.
Despite a career spanning more than four decades, ARMORED SAINT continues forward without slowing its creative momentum, delivering with Emotion Factory Reset a record that simultaneously taps into nostalgia and forward-thinking exploration.
ARMORED SAINT:
6/06/2026 Milwaukee Metalfest @ The Rave/Eagles Club – Milwaukee, WI
7/30/2026 Pumpehuset – Copenhagen, DK w/ Metal Church
7/31/2026 Skogsrojet Festival – Rejmyre, SE
8/01/2026 Pustervik – Gothenburg, SE w/ Testament, Metal Church
8/02/2026 Mejeriet – Lund, SE * w/ Testament, Metal Church
8/05/2026 Brutal Assault – Jaroměř, CZ
8/07/2026 Alcatraz Festival – Dessel, BE
8/08/2026 Poppodium Boerderij – Zoetermeer, NL *ARMORED SAINT headlining show
8/09/2026 Keep It True Legions – Geiselwind, DE
8/11/2026 Progresja – Warsaw, PL w/ Savatage, Nevermore
8/12/2026 Collosseum – Kosice, SK w/ Vio-Lence
8/13/2026 Klub Studio – Krakow, PL w/ Testament, Metal Church
8/29/2026 Stonedead Festival – Newark, UK
w/ Metal Church, LiveKill:
11/02/2026 Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA
11/03/2026 The Glass House – Pomona, CA
11/04/2026 The Nile – Phoenix, AZ
11/06/2026 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM
11/07/2026 Sunshine Studios – Colorado Springs, CO
11/08/2026 The Federal – Denver, CO
11/10/2026 Neurolux – Boise, ID
11/11/2026 The Newberry – Great Falls, MT
11/13/2026 Dantes – Portland, OR
11/14/2026 Redwood Theater – Bremerton, WA
11/15/2026 Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, BC
11/17/2026 Great America Music Hall – San Francisco, CA
11/18/2026 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA
11/19/2026 The Whisky – Los Angeles, CA
11/20/2026 Observatory North San Diego – San Diego, CA
11/21/2026 Canyon Club – Agoura Hills, CA
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