With “MY NAME IS ROCK”, ROXTON release an album that literally went through hell and almost fell victim to its circumstances. The production of the powerful follow-up to “The Voice Within” (2021) was severely delayed in January 2023 after a devastating house fire destroyed the home of frontman Max Roxton & his partner, as well as parts of the band’s own recording studio. Numerous other setbacks nearly prevented the album’s release entirely. But the band rebuilt, fought their way through this chapter of their lives, and now deliver a work that proves their unwavering resilience & passion.
The emotional turmoil of that time – ironically – perfectly mirrors the album’s core theme: ROXTON are kids of the late ’80s and early ’90s – the last generation to grow up in a purely analog world, and the first to experience the complete digital transformation. The musical influences of cassette, CD, and the MP3 era are clearly audible, as the album sounds like a bridge between two worlds: a critical reflection and a call for a more responsible approach to the digital present – while at the same time a nostalgic tribute to an era when rock music still dominated the mainstream. In many ways, it unites the best of both worlds in one body of work.
The Sound of the In-Between Generation:
ROXTON use their unique perspective to explore every facet of modern rock. Stylistic boundaries practically don’t exist, yet the sound remains classically “rocky” in instrumentation (guitars, bass, drums, tambourine) and thrives on the power of distinctive vocal harmonies from four singers.
Music that Unites:
Tracks like the ’80s-inspired anthem “Revival”, the title track “My Name is Rock”, and the feel-good rock song “21st Century Radio” celebrate the sounds that shaped the band.
Critique & Appeal:
The nu-metal influences in “Crisis or Game” and the lyrical sharpness of “Sorrow” (bonus track) and “All in Vain” process themes of social division, political deceit, and ecological crisis.
No Boxes:
From a pop-punk duet (“Sooner or Later”) to groove rock (“The Groove The Sound”), the band proves that “MY NAME IS ROCK” is an album that doesn’t fit into any single era – it unites them all.
“This LP shows that music – whether on vinyl or streaming – is still the strongest unifying force. It’s a kind of bridge between people. With ‘MY NAME IS ROCK’, we remind everyone of that and aim to make this connection audible and tangible again.” – Max Roxton
With “MY NAME IS ROCK”, ROXTON deliver the sound of a generation between two worlds – a soundtrack for all those who know what it means to fall and rise again. A bridge between past and present – and possibly a foundation for a better, shared future.
The album “MY NAME IS ROCK” will be released on November 21, 2025. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the bonus track “Sorrow.”
DELUXE VERSION DIGITAL ONLY!
WITH NEW SONG "SORROW"!
DEBUT ALBUM
How our personality develops and how this influences our lives is one of the questions ROXTON addresses in his debut album. Having himself navigated some challenging phases of life, he focuses on the various facets of human existence in this album. His primary aim is to address and discuss taboo topics and offer alternative perspectives.
Monotony? Not a chance! Whether melancholic or enthusiastic, soaring or driving: ROXTON impresses both instrumentally and vocally, moving within a stylistic diversity that is second to none. Multi-layered harmonies, distinctive shouts, and killer riffs make his songs absolute must-hears for all rock and metal fans!
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THE VOICE WITHIN MY NAME IS ROCK