Gorilla Riot Roar Back with Gritty New Single “Wrong Side of Town”

Review By Glen parkes

Manchester’s own dirty southern rockers, Gorilla Riot, return with their new single “Wrong Side of Town”, a fierce teaser from their upcoming album Salvation, slated for release on October 11th. Known for their swaggering blend of gritty blues and southern rock, Gorilla Riot brings a raw intensity that’s impossible to ignore, and “Wrong Side of Town” is no exception.

The track kicks off with a grungy, blues-infused riff that sets the tone for the rebellious anthem. With its dirty guitars and a groove-laden rhythm section, “Wrong Side of Town” feels like a late-night drive through the outskirts of a forgotten city, where danger and temptation lurk around every corner. The band’s signature sound—an unholy fusion of southern rock grit and northern rock ‘n’ roll attitude—is in full force here.

Vocally, the band’s frontman delivers with a whiskey-soaked growl that perfectly complements the track’s gritty, defiant lyrics. The song tells the tale of living life on the fringes, embracing the chaos and consequences of straying into the darker side of town. The chorus hits hard, sticking with you long after the song ends, cementing Gorilla Riot’s knack for creating anthems that beg to be shouted back by fans.

If “Wrong Side of Town” is any indication of what’s to come from Salvation, Gorilla Riot is set to deliver an album packed with swagger, attitude, and unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll energy. For those who like their rock dirty and unapologetic, this is a track—and a band—you won’t want to miss.