Kalamity Kills

Re-released in September of 2025, this is the expanded edition of their self-titled debut album via their own label, PERO Recordings. The Expanded Edition of Kalamity Kills featureg not only new tracks, but alternative mixes as well! Hot on the heels of their Billboard Mainstream Rock and Mediabase Active Rock success with "Starry Skies (988)" which spent 9 weeks in the Billboard Top 40 and 12 weeks on the Mediabase charts, Kalamity Kills channels their uncompromising energy into a fierce anthem that demands attention. Produced and mixed by Jamey Perrenot, "Afraid" is a bold declaration of resilience and empowerment, driven by razor-sharp guitar riffs, searing vocals, and lyrics that defy submission. Written by Perrenot and Jamie Rowe, the track introduces Julia Lauren Bullock, Kalamity Kills' dynamic new bassist, whose harmonies and background vocals bring a fresh intensity to the band's sonic identity. While Rob Bodley brings the power on drums in the live lineup, the studio version features a thunderous performance by Ray Luzier of KORN, further elevating the track's urgency and fire. The expanded CD edition of Kalamity Kills, includes "Afraid" and additional exclusive material.
Originally released in in 2023 and funded by fans via Kickstarter, the album was produced and engineered by multi-instrumentalist Jamey Perrenot in East Nashville, TN. The album features guest appearances from Ray Luzier (Korn), Kiarely Castillo (Conquer Divide), Ace Von Johnson (L.A. Guns), Greg Upchurch (3 Doors Down), Luke Easter (Tourniquet), Julia Lauren Bullock (The Foxies/The Dead Deads), as well as Rowe's former Guardian bandmate, Tony Palacios.
"I'm so excited to release this album," says Rowe. "It's been a long time coming! There have been many challenges, but it's been worth the wait. I'm so proud of the songs and can't wait for everyone to hear them. From day one, Jamey Perrenot understood what I wanted to do musically and went above and beyond to turn the sounds I heard in my head into reality!"
"Kalamity Kills" is an 11-track album that blends hard rock, metal, pop, and electronic rock elements. The album explodes with heavy guitars, pounding drums, and passionate vocals. The songs on "Kalamity Kills" are about love, loss, pain, self-destruction, hope, and ultimately: redemption.
"This album is most certainly about my journey through life," says Rowe. "It's about all the ups and downs, the good and bad times. Raw and unfiltered, it's a musical story about finding hope. It was also great to have so many musicians I respect become a part of this record. I also threw out the rulebook on debut albums. I included not one, but two reimagined 80's covers, "What's on your Mind (Pure Energy)" (originally by Information Society and featuring Kiarely from Conquer Divide) and "I Still Believe" (originally by The Call but also made famous by Tim Capello on "The Lost Boys" film soundtrack). Both turned out killer!"
With their debut album and a lineup of talented guest musicians, Kalamity Kills is poised to impact the music world significantly.

Lineup

Jamie Rowe (Guardian) - Vocals/Keyboard Programming

Guest Artists

Aaron Gillespie (Underoath) - Vocals
Amber Rowe - Vocals
Kiarely Castillo (Conquer Divide) - Vocals
Julia Lauren Bullock - Honey Vocals
Madelyn Rowe - Vocals
Jamey Perrenot - Guitar/Bass/Programming/Keyboards/Gang Vocals
Tony Palacios (Guardian) - Guitar
Ace Von Johnson (L.A. Guns) - Guitars
Ray Luzier (KoЯn) - Drums
Steve Sinatra - Drums
Greg Upchurch - Drums
Max Lang - Drums
Luke Easter (ex-Tourniquet) - Background Vocals
Artie Fischel - Spaceman Narration