Cory Marks announces new album “Sorry For Nothing Vol.2” out on 3rd August + new single “Hangman” out now

Country rocker Cory Marks (@corymarksmusic) is continuing to forge his own lane with a sound that fearlessly fuses country grit with a hard rock edge. Growing up on legends like Merle Haggard and Ozzy Osbourne, it shows in his raw, high-energy style. His upcoming fourth album, “SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2” due out October 3 via Better Noise Music, continues that evolution—led by the dark, stomping track “Hangman,” released on August 8.

“Hangman”—highlighted by Cory’s defiant lyrics and potent vocals—is available as an instant download with pre-orders of the album HERE, and the video can be seen HERE.

Produced once again by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Shania Twain), Kile Odell (Nothing More, Nita Strauss) and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert), Marks’ “SORRY FOR NOTHING” / “SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2” era bridges honky-tonk heart and rock arena power.

’Hangman’ is a gritty, hard-hitting rock anthem about defiance in the face of judgment. Doing it your way knowing you’ll have the ‘gate keepers’ turning their heads, because it isn’t their seed planted or their own plan. With roaring guitars and thunderous drums, it tells the story of a condemned man walking his final mile thinking back to those western days; however, it’s more through the eyes of an artist (me) today—instead of begging for mercy, and following ‘flavor of the week’ or what’s expected to work and be commercialized he dares the hangman to meet him eye to eye and knows that if the right crowd of people gets to hear him. It’s the change and sound the people want. It’s about rebellion, justice, and going down on your own terms or…believing it will work and he will rise! Cory Marks

Cory was so musically inspired by his recent European tour earlier this spring, that he decided to release a brand-new song on April 25, a musical rallying cry called “Are You With Me?” It was released as a double-single on digital outlets HERE along with “Lit Up” from “SORRY FOR NOTHING” that can be streamed HERE. New lyric videos were also released, for “Are You With Me?” HERE and “Lit Up” HERE.

With over 373 million global streams to date, Cory has been captivating fans across the country and rock spectrum. Unafraid to stand out and stay true to himself, his third album “SORRY FOR NOTHING” is an unapologetic double-barreled blast of 13 songs produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, Papa Roach), plus Kile Odell (Nita Strauss, David Draiman), and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert). The album comes as a follow-up to Cory’s successful debut, “WHO I AM”,which included the hit single “Outlaws & Outsiders.” The song made history as the first-ever Top 10 rock radio-charting single from a Canadian country act and over 207 million global streams to date. The single received Platinum certification in Canada and Gold in the U.S.

The songs on “SORRY FOR NOTHING”—which was released December 6, 2024 via Better Noise Music—range from Haggard-like country and virtual bluegrass to straight-up arena anthems and almost Pantera-like hard metal as well as mashing both styles in a single song. Guest appearances include Sully Erna of Godsmack, Travis Tritt and Mick Mars on the Top 20 Active Rock radio-charting single “(Make My) Country Rock” and DL of Bad Wolves on “Guilty.” It’s available on exclusive red vinyl, CD, and/or digital download HERE.

CrypticRock.com described the album as one that, “…showcases MARKS’ ability to navigate the deep waters of soulful country ballads and high-energy Rock anthems, creating a barrage of sound that verges on magic, once it permeates your anticipating ears…SORRY FOR NOTHING positions CORY MARKS as a trailblazer in modern Country Rock, a true force to be reckoned with on the international stage, and if he continues pushing boundaries while staying true to his roots, there is truly no stopping this young man. A must-listen..”

His debut breakout 2019 hit, “Outlaws & Outsiders” (featuring Ivan Moody, Mick Mars, and Travis Tritt) went Top 10 on U.S. rock radio, and it was certified Gold in the U.S. and Platinum in Canada.

In touring news, Marks will head out with Sevendust this fall on their “Southside Double-Wide Tour” that kicks off November 14 in Columbia, MO. Earlier this year, Marks made his own headlining jaunt throughout Canada, and he ventured overseas for his debut Europe and U.K. tour. He also toured the U.S. in support of Dorothy as part of their “REDEMPTION” tour, following performances with Toby Keith, Travis Tritt, and Theory Of A Deadman. In recent years, MARKS has shared stages with a blend of artists including Five Finger Death Punch, ZZ Top, and Brantley Gilbert, while also having joined Nickelback on the main stage at the annual Boots and Hearts festival in Toronto in 2023.

Here’s the track listing for “SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2”:

1. Hangman

2. Are You With Me?

3. Change The Game

4. The Heart Breaks When It Wants To

5. Wild Ride

6. Someone I Hate

7. Whiskey River

8. Empty Bottles

9. Pick Up The Phone

10. A Different Kind of Year

11. Sorry For Nothing (Acoustic)

View Cory Marks’ tour dates HERE:

Nov 14 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note

Nov 15 – Memphis, TN – Graceland

Nov 16 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center

Nov 18 – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion

Nov 19 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Jack White Theatre

Nov 21 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre

Nov 22 – Somerville, MA – Somerville Theatre

Nov 24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE

Nov 25 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Nov 26 – Bloomington, IL – Bloomington Center for The Performing Arts

Nov 28 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore

Nov 29 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom

Nov 30 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom

Dec 2 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center

Dec 3 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre

Dec 5 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman

Dec 6 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt

Dec 7 – St. Louis, MO – The Hawthorn

Dec 9 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore

Dec 10 – Houston, TX – House of Blues

Dec 11 – Dallas, TX – Texas Theatre

Dec 12 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre