Kendra Sheetz Today, we’re premiering a brand new music video from Oakland-based rock band Owl. The song is titled “Flight Risk” and is featured on the band’s upcoming album, On the Rocks, which will be released on May 22nd via Transylvanian Records.
On The Rocks is the fourth full length from Owl and is the most focused output from the band to date. It’s a well crafted anthemic hard rock album, inspired by legendary heavy metal, sleaze, psychedelia, and progressive rock.
Owl took flight 20 years ago when the youngest of the Baechle brothers, Axell, started the band at just 12 years old. Inspired by his family’s deep musical roots and legendary bands like Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, and Budgie, Axell teamed up with his older brothers Alex and Clint to bring the band to life.
Alex shared the following about the new single, “Flight Risk”:
“‘Flight Risk’ is one of of Owl’s more collaborative efforts. Clint brought us the lyrics, I came up with a way to do the chorus, and Axell produced the theme which became the verse. From there, it developed in practice as we honed the transitions and added as many tasty licks as possible!”
Clint added:
“I’m pretty sure that ‘Flight Risk’ is the only Owl song I ever wrote the lyrics to. I thought of the chorus “Awake at the break of twilight”, and considered that it could be about vampires. But, of course, we soon realized that Owls are nocturnal creatures, and why not write an Owl song about owls? We’d never done that before. I was hoping that the music would capture a rockin’ DIO album opener song vibe, and I’m very happy with how it turned out.”
Check out the music video for “Flight Risk” below and keep checking back for more from Owl!
Tour Dates
| Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
Oakland, CA | Eli's Mile High Club w/ Early Moods & Cobweb |
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