Clutch have released their new single Passive Restraints, which originally appeared as the title-track to the band’s second EP in 1992.
The newly recorded version, as part of Clutch‘s Weathermaker Vault Series, features guests vocals by Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe. The band and Blythe have collaborated on the track live for several years, check it out below.
“Passive Restraints was one of the first Clutch songs I wrote lyrics to,” explains frontman Neil Fallon. “It was a staple of Clutch sets for years but fell by the wayside as we wrote more and more songs over the years. When we toured with Lamb of God a few years back, Randy would often ask us to bring it back into rotation. We dragged our feet, and finally, we caved. And we were glad we did. The last time Clutch played Copenhell, Randy joined us on stage to perform the song. We decided to re-record it for the WM Vault Series and thought it was only fitting to have Randy join us.”
“When Clutch asked if I wanted to sing an older song with them during our 2016 tour together, I knew immediately which one I wanted to do – Passive Restraints,” adds Blythe. “We performed it in Milwaukee, then again a few years later at Copenhell Fest in Denmark, and I had a blast both times. I think they were a bit surprised I chose a song released in 1992, but I’ve been a fan for a long time. I’ve followed their development as a band since the early days and have enjoyed every album, but as a musician, I know sometimes it’s fun to dust off something you haven’t played in many years and see how it sounds. The song holds up to this day, and I was honoured to sing on its re-release.”
Like what you hear? You can stream Passive Restraints HERE.
