The Coogees Drop New Single ‘War Song’
The track arrives as the band prepares for Coogee Fest 2026.
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Local hard rockers The Coogees have followed up the release of their vintage rock single ‘Anthem of the True Believers’ with new tune, ‘War Song’.
Comprising vocalist Joel Giannitto, guitarists Danny Giannitto and Matt Disisto, bassist Andrew Cutting, drummer Jonnie Giannitto and keyboardist Jason Forte, the band’s latest release echoes Metallica’s epic ‘80s hit ‘One’.
‘War Song’ pairs heavy riffs with fierce percussion and lyrics about the futility of war. In a statement posted on social media, the band had this to say about the track: “A loud, raw track that pushes back against violence, destruction and the damage war leaves behind. It’s about standing against chaos, questioning the cost, and giving a voice to the anger, pain, and heartbreak that war creates. Stream it now and let us know what it means to you.”
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The release of ‘War Song’ comes just two weeks out from Coogee Fest 2026, the band’s homemade festival that spotlights some of the best rock music from across Australia.
Featuring live music, craft beer and food trucks, Coogee Fest 2026 takes place at The Suburban Brew in Glynde on Saturday 28 March.
Following the success of last year’s event, the lads from The Coogees have organised Perth pub rockers The Southern River Band as headliners and recruited Kingswood for a special 2pm set that will be recorded for an upcoming live video and audio release.
The lineup also includes The Coogees (of course), alongside Perth power trio Ragdoll, Melbourne rockers Shotgun Mistress, emerging trio Vermantics, stoner rockers Dirty Pagans, psych-rockers The Sundials and headbanging rock outfit Emergency Rule.
Tickets for Coogee Fest are on sale via humanitix.com.
‘War Song’ by The Coogees is out now. Coogee Fest 2026 takes place at The Suburban Brew in Glynde on Saturday 28 March. Tickets on sale now via humanitix.com.
