Who On Earth "Vigilance" - official music video

 

Who On Earth Release "Vigilance" Who On Earth - The Torchbearers of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal   Who On Earth is the New Jersey quintet delivering hard-hitting hooks, airtight instrumentation, and a powerful combination of pummeling grooves and piercing riffs. With a genuine grit and gusto, the band—vocalist Coosh, bassist Pete Rizzi, drummer Howie Fallon, and guitarists Johnny James Barone and Jimmy Kocha—has picked up the torch for hard rock and heavy metal, forging a sound that pays homage to rock’s past while ushering in its future. The band was born from a simple yet essential question: “Who On Earth is going to bring back good rock and metal?” Longtime friends Coosh and Pete, who had spent years performing covers in the New York tri-state area, chose to focus entirely on composing original music in 2020. They quickly amassed ten songs, drawing on a collective influence spanning the new wave of British heavy metal, classic rock, grunge, and the great bands of the 90's and early 2000's. They returned to their roots, resurrecting melodies, hooks, and guitar solos, but upgraded everything with a modern, powerful production.

From Dive Bars to Studio Success The group made their bones through countless gigs across the New York tri-state area, developing a formidable live reputation. In 2021, they hit the studio with renowned producer/engineer/mixer Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob) at his Sonic Stomp Studio in New York, NY. The result was their full-length debut album, Blame’ (October 2022), which established their commitment to powerful storytelling, nodding with horns up to influences like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Alice in Chains, and Tool. The lineup was cemented with the arrival of drummer Howie Fallon in March 2024, whose playing style elevated the band’s dynamic. This lineup went on to release the acclaimed EP, Smoke & Mirrors (March 2025). The EP features five originals that tackle themes of corporate deception and media bias and includes their hit cover of Toto's ‘Hold the Line’. Their heavy, guitar-driven remake of the song quickly became the band's most-streamed track to date. The Mission: Filling the Void Who On Earth’s mission is clear: to fill the void for genuine rock 'n' roll and to inspire a new generation of musicians. The band is currently planning the release of another full-length album for early 2026, which will once again be produced by Mike Orlando. With new management and plans for extensive touring, Who On Earth is set to prove that hard rock is still valuable, relevant, and can't be allowed to die. Current Lineup  Coosh – Vocals Pete Rizzi – Bass Johnny James Barone – Lead guitar Jimmy Kocha – Lead guitar Howie Fallon - Drums

Behind "Vigilance": ‘Vigilance’ was written for one reason and one reason only: to deliver both a warning and a call to unity. As we become more divided, the elite will continue to gain wealth and power at our expense, unabated. This is a “we’ve had enough” cry from the urban streets of Trenton, NJ. Growing anger and hostility towards each other is not the solution to problems that affect our daily lives. Joining together and speaking out is critical. Social media schemes, fake news, corporate greed, government deception, and political positioning all work against the majority of us who are struggling to make ends meet. Who has our back? We need to have each other's.

Song Lyrics: “Vigilance”     Keep your eyes wide open Listen to what I’ve got to say Be on the lookout, my friend And fight the good fight all the way! They wanna keep you blind, question everything you know A frightened state of mind, keeps those fears alive, no matter where you go Rulers rise with power buys that’s what to overthrow Defend our world for every reason We’re not the ones committing treason Keep up the fight, never feel betrayed It only fuels my vigilance Without delay They made mistakes They’re gonna pay, pay, pay, pay, pay, pay, pay Read the lines take the time make it all priority Creator of the lies the master of conspiracy Defend our world for every reason We’re not the ones committing treason Keep up the fight, never feel betrayed It only fuels my vigilance Without delay They made mistakes Take the time to organize I can’t erase Our lives are filled with crime They’re gonna pay, pay, pay, pay, pay, pay, pay Dark of night, their evil eyes down every alleyway Gather ‘round take a crown, a revolution starts today Defend our world for every reason We’re not the ones committing treason Keep up the fight, never feel betrayed It only fuels my vigilance Without delay They made mistakes They’re gonna pay, pay, pay, pay, pay, pay, pay   *Written by: Andrew Couche, Peter J Rizzi https://youtu.be/O6bcU4PPcEM