NORTH BAY - North Bay's Cory Marks has dropped a new album.
His second album is called Sorry For Nothing.
"I'm really excited to finally have another full-length record out after four years, and I'm excited for the world to hear it," said Marks.
Marks is pumped to see fans' reaction to his song "Sorry For Nothing," which he feels a special connection to.
“Sorry For Nothing is one of my favourite songs on the album and hits home for me in a nostalgic way," said Marks.
"Where I came from, what I've been through, and where I'm going. It’s for any small-town kid with a dream—and believe me, there will be roadblocks...but keep working towards it and be sorry for nothing!”
His new album contains 13 songs, which Marks says is equally divided between arena-rock and roots country.
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 received Platinum certification in Canada and Gold in the U.S.
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), Sorry For Nothing’s tracks 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 (Make My) Country Rock and DL of Bad Wolves on Guilty.
“The record is really who I am,” says Cory. “The title says it all. I love rock and I love country. I’ve always wanted to be part of something, but I pave my own lane, do what I want to do, and try to bring people together. Whether you’re a rock fan, a metal fan or a country music fan, my mission is to reach anyone who feels a little different.”
“It’s a kick in the ass, the good, the bad, and the ugly, the ups and downs of life, adding that little bit of fuel to the fire to keep you fighting and to keep your eye on the prize. There are songs for partying, songs to look back on life and have a good cry, love songs… something for everyone.”
Watch it streaming below or via YouTube here. Sorry for Nothing is available now on exclusive red vinyl, CD, and/or digital download here.
Marks will also be heading overseas for the Sorry for Nothing Tour which will take him to Europe in March of 2025. It will include stops in France and Germany.