Red Skies Dawning are about to drop their debut single, “Shipwrecked” arriving October 3rd, 2025, and I don’t think this song will sink down like a shipwreck, no, I think this song is going to make some heavy waves. This is a genuinely heavy song with a great emotional core.
Red Skies Dawning themselves are the heavier evolution of “Red Skies Mourning”, formed in Maryland and led by Aleshire. His background spans hardcore, grunge, alternative pop, and now modern hard rock. Teaming up with Dawson gave the songs a new direction, while the lineup of Laulis, Trujillo, and Carpenter transformed the project into a full-band experience. The band’s goal is clear: to bridge emotional, melodic songwriting with explosive hard rock energy.
That objective was definitely met because the song is a great mix of storytelling and headbanging goodness. The production is stellar, the guitars cover the midrange in a satisfying full bodied sound, and every snare hit is punchy and lands with a ton of impact. The vocals really deliver the angst of the song’s theme, but the magic really comes when all these elements come together to be more than the sum of their parts.
“Shipwrecked” was chosen as the debut single because it showcases the band’s strong chemistry and storytelling prowess. It’s both personal and musical. While live performances aren’t lined up just yet, Red Skies Dawning are focused on building momentum through releases that set the tone for the future. For listeners, this single is just the beginning.
