Swedish post-grunge band Smiling Man returns with “RIP”, a stripped-down and emotionally charged track.
Loud, gritty, and full of soul, “RIP” is perhaps the band’s most vulnerable moment yet — a track about pushing forward through pain and exhaustion, refusing to give up even when everything feels broken. There aren’t many lyrics, but the ones that hit, hit hard. The line “Yeah, I’m not Dio, but I’m a fan and I can go on” stands as a humble tribute to Ronnie James Dio, embodying the spirit of resilience that runs through the band’s DNA.
Formed in Sweden and influenced by the spirit of 90s icons such as Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Nirvana, Smiling Man blends heavy riffs with dark atmospheres and intimate songwriting. The result is a sound that feels both familiar and rawly personal.
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