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Challenger - the brainchild of vocalist Andrew Price and multi-instrumentalist/producer Steve Payne - have released their debut single, ‘Hoodie Kid.’ It is the kind of lyrical ear-candy sung over heavy baritone guitars that is influenced by '90s rock and early 2000s emo. 

Singer Andrew Price says, "Steve and I have made music together in different genres for over 10 years. Challenger is our heaviest, most cohesive, guitar-driven music to date."

No wonder the duo collaborated with Fred Mascherino (Taking Back Sunday/Say Anything) and are releasing the song on Mascherino's Heading East Records. The new single is part of an upcoming concept album in which "Hoodie Kid" is "abducted and augmented" with a robotic aluminum hand. His unusual prosthesis propels his journey to reclaim his lost love.

Fred Mascherino says of the project, "Making a concept album is always an epic undertaking. These guys took their time and have something really special here". 

Challenger has added a lineup to play live and will announce dates soon.

(photo credit: Drew Wiedemann @dwphoto11211)