Dead Reynolds – No Holding Back

Single – Hesitate

Release Date – 17th October 2025

Review by Linda McDermott

Hailing from East Anglia, this alt-rock outfit mix punchy pop-punk energy with big, crowd-ready melodies and a few clever twists along the way. There’s plenty of heart in what they do with songs born from real-life struggles and emotions that hit just as hard in a packed club as they do through your headphones.

They’ve already earned the nod from the likes of Kerrang TV, Rock Sound, Powerplay Magazine, and Kerrang Radio, racking up thousands of plays and building a fanbase that stretches well beyond home turf. Their recent releases tackle subjects such as mental health, addiction, and loss with raw themes delivered with honesty and drive.

to;Their latest single keeps that momentum going with a burst of energy from the very first beat. It opens with rich harmonies before Rossco takes over, immediately drawing you in, and quickly bounces along with a bright, poppy rhythm. The chorus is effortless to sing along to, it’s catchy enough that by the second listen it’s already stuck in your head. The drums add a steady, foot-tapping drive, keeping the energy high throughout, while a driving guitar riff midway through takes centre stage before the chorus returns, making the song feel like one you’ve known for ages and is an instant favourite.

surface-level;It’s the kind of track that’ll have the crowd singing along at gigs or just as easily have you belting it out at home with a hairbrush in hand. There’s a real sense of positivity and fun running through it, but it’s not just surface-level, the band’s trademark heart and honesty still shine through beneath all that energy, giving the song both punch and depth.

They are:

Rossco Cornwell – Vocals,

Dom Greenwood – Guitar / Backing Vocals

Knowles – LeadBen Knowles – Lead guitar

Zena Holland – Bass

Luke Green – Drums

Dom explains, “We are all caught in the middle of something! The trick is knowing which way to go and not hesitating once you know. Go with your gut, follow your heart, and if you lose it all, then at least you lost along the way. But there’s nothing worse than feeling trapped, losing oxygen and being suffocated. So, make it happen, believe, and go towards what feels right, as it probably is! And if it isn’t, then you live and learn! Hesitate is about self-discovery, taking control, soul-searching and action.” It’s a message that sits perfectly with the energy of the track; it’s bold, positive, and full of forward motion.

The track’s video captures that same spark perfectly, full of movement and personality, matching the upbeat tempo and giving the song even more lift. You can feel the chemistry between the band members, that sense of mates having a blast

doing what they love, which makes it all the more infectious. It’s polished and catchy, exactly the kind of song that sticks with you long after it ends.

With each release, this band keeps proving they’ve got both the hooks and the heart to go the distance. There’s real chemistry between them, and it comes through loud and clear in their songs, which are full of energy, honesty, and that spark of something special that makes you want to hit replay.

The band are having a single release party at The Station, Cannock, on Thursday, October 23rd. Tickets available from www.TowerRok.co.uk

Video

Hesitate https://youtu.be/XBkFD94faMY?si=yOThuBsyY5PPoSFY

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