Led By Vultures Make 'Waves' With New Video

08-10-2026

Veteran rock drummer Brian Tichey's new band Led By Vultures have shared a music video for their new single "Waves". The track arrives ahead of the group's self-titked debut that is set to be released on August 28th.

Tichy had this to say about the new single, "'Waves' is a song I've had for a long time. It's a metaphorical idea about trying to find contentment as we travel through life. I had this 'Floydian / Zeppish' chord progression I was messing with on an acoustic guitar tuned to open C.

"My bud Derek Sherinian who co-wrote and played keyboards on it, heard me messing with it, dug it, and said, 'that needs The Pipes of Pan!' He immediately came up with the first flute lines. I answered that with the arpeggiated guitar line and a rotary effect. From there we knew the chorus should get big and anthemic.

"We wrote the bridge for the guitar solo with the intent of taking you on a little majestic trip, away from the repetitive, hypnotic nature of the rest of the song. When I started making the Led By Vultures record, Derek brought Waves up as a contender. I instantly agreed and re-recorded it. It's nice to have seen this song through!

"The video was shot at El Matador Beach in Malibu by Keita Hagiwara, who also shot the second Led By Vultures video, 'Massivity.' We ended up with an overcast day but I think in the end it worked out."