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Eo 577 Stevie D: Buckcherry Roar Like Thunder through 2025 with new album and tour.

from Laughingmonkeymusic · host Shawn Ratches

Guitarist Stevie Dacanay—better known as Stevie D—has been a defining force in Buckcherry since joining the band during its 2005 revival. After Buckcherry’s brief hiatus in the early 2000s, the reformed lineup, featuring Stevie D alongside founding vocalist Josh Todd, breathed new life into the band’s hard rock roots. His guitar work helped shape their comeback album 15, which launched hits like “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry,” and reestablished Buckcherry as a mainstay in the modern rock world.Fast forward to 2025, and Stevie D is still going strong with Buckcherry, releasing the band’s eleventh studio album, Roar Like Thunder, on June 13. The record was produced by longtime collaborator Marti Frederiksen, who has worked with the band on several previous albums. The writing process for Roar Like Thunder began in late 2023, with Stevie D and Josh Todd trading ideas both on tour and in Stevie’s home studio before finishing the songs in Nashville. From an initial batch of about 20 tracks, they selected 10 to record, focusing on high-energy rock without ballads or covers.The album captures Buckcherry’s trademark sound—loud, fast, and unapologetically raw. Stevie D described the writing sessions as spontaneous and collaborative, with some songs beginning as simple melodies from Josh that he and Frederiksen later fleshed out into full arrangements. The goal, according to the band, was to deliver a record that rocks from start to finish and reflects their chemistry and confidence after two decades of working together.To support the album, Buckcherry launched a new North American tour in June 2025. The live set includes material from Roar Like Thunder. With a lineup rounded out by bassist Kelly LeMieux, drummer Francis Ruiz, and guitarist Billy Rowe, Stevie noted that the current band is as tight and focused as ever—thanks in part to detailed demos that gave everyone a strong head start before hitting the studio and the stage.Over the years, Stevie D has played a key role in keeping Buckcherry’s momentum alive. From the explosive return of 15 to the consistent touring and recording that followed, he’s remained a creative anchor and driving force behind the band’s sound. With Roar Like Thunder, he and the band aren’t just leaning on their legacy—they’re proving there’s still plenty of fuel in the tank.https://www.buckcherry.com

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