Listener Advisory & Personal Statement

The stories told throughout this album, released under Dark Static Records, are inspired by real events, real emotions, and the struggles that many veterans face long after their service ends.

While every veteran's journey is different, many of us arrive at the same place. We carry burdens that are difficult to explain, memories that refuse to fade, and wounds that cannot always be seen. Too often, we convince ourselves that we can handle everything alone. We stay silent. We bury it. We let it fester.

This album was created to bring those struggles into the open and to share a side of the veteran experience that is rarely talked about honestly. As part of our music label updates, we aim to highlight these unique sounds that resonate with the challenges faced by veterans.

Some of the themes, lyrics, and stories contained in this album may be difficult for certain listeners, especially those who have experienced trauma, loss, PTSD, addiction, depression, or thoughts of self-harm. Please listen with that understanding.

However, I hope that warning does not discourage you from taking this journey with me.

My goal is not to glorify pain, but to shine a light on it. To start conversations. To remind those who are struggling that they are not alone. And to honor the countless veterans and families who fight battles every day that the world may never see.

If these songs help even one person feel understood, reach out for help, or realize they are not fighting alone, then sharing this story was worth it.

Thank you for listening.

— RYN