North Bay's own Cory Marks is set to release his second album.
The local country-rock musician is coming off a successful sold out concert at the Capital Centre theatre on September 20 where he gave fans a glimpse of some of his new music.
"To come back and play the legendary capital theatre and sell it out after not performing here for roughly eight years at that level, it was, I mean, the feeling was surreal," said Marks.
"It was loud, it was energetic, and it was just good to come back home and finally be able to play that theatre and the cherry on top was selling it out and and having all my friends and family and and from all over - from Toronto, Elliot Lake, even some of my hockey fans came to support the show. So it was really great. And I was really proud to be back home."
Marks' second full-length album, Sorry For Nothing, is set to arrive on December 6 via Better Noise Music on all streaming platforms.
It's decribes as "an unapologetic double-barrelled blast of 13 songs, equally divided between roots country and arena-rock, marks the follow-up to his acclaimed debut album, Who I Am, which featured the Canadian Platinum-certified track 'Outlaws & Outsiders'."
He is showcasing his dual musicality with two new track releases in "Fast as I Can" and "Whiskey For Sale."
.“Fast As I Can” is described as "an exciting, feel-good country track with a fun, foot-stomping chorus that will have you hooked and singing along to every word."
While “Whiskey For Sale” is describe as "a perfect blend of bluegrass, country, and a heavy rock chorus, narrating a love story that has taken a turn."
Marks believes the new record really shows who he is.
"The title says it all," he said.
"I love rock and I love country. It’s a kick in the ass, the good, the bad and the ugly, the ups and downs of life, adding that little bit of fuel to the fire to keep you fighting, to keep your eye on the prize. There are songs for partying, songs to look back on life and have a good cry, love songs...something for everyone.”
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Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Shania Twain, Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach), Kile Odell (Nita Strauss, David Draiman), and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert), Sorry for Nothing is highlighted by guest appearances from Sully Erna (Godsmack), Mick Mars (Mötley Crüe), Travis Tritt and DL (Bad Wolves).
Pre-orders are available now on CD or digital download HERE
In addition to the upcoming album release, Cory is looking forward to heading to the U.S. later this fall to open for multi-platinum rock group Theory of A Deadman.
The “Unplugged” tour runs October 29 to November 23 with Cory performing an acoustic set featuring songs from Sorry For Nothing and Who I Am, tickets are available now HERE. See full list of dates below.
Cory has previously toured North America with diverse artists including Five Finger Death Punch, ZZ Top, Travis Tritt and Brantley Gilbert, while also having joined Nickelback on the main stage at the annual Boots and Hearts festival in Toronto in 2023.
